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Episode 35: What to Do While You Wait for a Decision
Waiting is hard. That's why we rounded up some tips for making the most of the time leading up to decision release day and advice for how to mitigate anxiety while you wait.

Bucknell Breaks Application Record for Second Straight Year
The University currently has 11,364 applications, or over 100 more than last year’s record with more coming in.

Daisy Auger-Domínguez ’95 is Bucknell’s 2022 Commencement Speaker
The designer of inclusive and equitable work cultures and human capital strategist is chief people officer at Vice Media Group and author of a new book on dismantling racial inequality in the workplace.

Episode 34: Preparing for Your Dream Job While in High School
What's the best path from a dream to a dream job? We stopped by Bucknell’s Center for Career Advancement to help high school students answer that very question.

Bucknell MLK Week Series to Reflect on King’s Legacy and Philosophies
Bestselling author and civil rights leader Valarie Kaur will deliver the Jan. 24 keynote for the series of lectures and events, running from Jan. 17 to Feb. 3.

Episode 33: So You Want To Be a Doctor: Preparing for a Medical Career While in College
In this episode, the hosts are joined by a pre-health adviser who shares can't-miss details for high school students considering a career in the health care profession.

Bucknell Welcomes New Chief of Public Safety Anthony Morgan
The former chief of police at Humboldt State (Calif.) University has 19 years of law enforcement experience.

Episode 32: So You Want To Be a Lawyer: Preparing for Law School While in College
In this episode, the hosts are joined by a pre-law adviser who shares must-hear details for high school students considering a career in the legal profession.

Episode 31: How I Crafted a Killer Application Essay
In this episode, two students who wrote killer application essays will read an excerpt and share how they turned their unique story into unforgettable prose.

10 Reasons to ’ray About 2022
With live entertainment, a return to normal athletics schedules, two on-campus Commencement ceremonies, and fresh opportunities for students — both current and future — to engage their curiosity, 2022 is shaping up to be a banner year for Bucknell University.

Food, Friends and Fulfillment: On-Campus Farm Provides Transformative Opportunities for Bucknellians
With plentiful rows of organic fruits and vegetables hand-grown by students, faculty and staff, Bucknell's 5-acre plot on South Campus is the ultimate space for environmental exploration and community engagement.

Episode 30: Inside the Mind of an Application Reader, Vol. 2
In this episode, we'll peek behind the curtain to see how two application readers approach the review process.

Episode 29: Why Bucknell? Students Answer the Top Questions About Bucknell
In this episode, three current students share their "Why Bucknell?" story and answer top-searched questions about the University.

College Admissions Insider Podcast Surpasses 15,000 Downloads in First Year
University communicators published 26 episodes aimed to demystify the college admissions process in the first year.

Organic Engagement: Student Work Helps Preserve Local Farming History
Bucknellians have been instrumental in cementing the legacy of Walnut Acres Organic Farm, one of America's pioneer organic farms, established in Penns Creek, Pa.

Episode 28: Making the Most of a Counselor Visit to Your High School
In this episode, we'll share our top tips for making the most of counselor visits to your high school.

Episode 27: Last-minute Application Reminders Before You Click “Submit”
In this episode, we'll cover all the last-minute reminders students need before clicking "submit" on their college application.

Episode 25: Preparing for Your First Semester
In this episode, we'll uncover the exhilarating new set of challenges — and opportunities — awaiting students when they arrive at college for their first semester.

Bucknell Poetry Path Update Brings Fresh Literature to Lewisburg
The 1-mile path now features a new set of markers at 10 culturally significant Lewisburg locations, each featuring a contemporary or traditional poem that resonates with the site.

Bucknell Joins TikTok, Giving Audiences a Fresh Glimpse at Life on Campus
Bucknell's TikTok account will feature regular takeovers by students who can share their Bucknell experience in interesting ways.