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Bucknell’s 171st Commencement Sends Class of 2021 Off With Empathy, Courage and Lessons Learned

Nearly 900 graduates were recognized throughout three ceremonies held in Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium in accordance with COVID-19 safety guidelines.

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Episode 16: My Application Story

In this episode of College Admissions Insider, we invite listeners to our first college admissions roundtable. You'll hear from three current college students about each step of their application process.

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Bucknell's Class of 2021 Supports First-year Connections With Senior Tribute

Located just outside James S. Swartz Hall, the new patio space presents a fresh, beautiful space for first-year and sophomore students to study, relax and connect.

Ruby Lee '21

Bucknell Selects Student Speaker and Soloist for Its 171st Commencement

Ruby Lee ’21 will deliver a parting message as this year’s Commencement student speaker following a performance of the national anthem by Artemisia Ashton ’21.

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Episode 15: The Role of Social Media When Looking at Colleges

In this episode of College Admissions Insider, the hosts discuss the role of social media when looking at colleges, including whether colleges review applicants' posts and how students can use social media when exploring schools on their list.

Glen Tullman

Gift to Honor Bucknell Mentor Benefits Many

$6 million gift will enhance transformational learning experiences and advance Bucknell’s mission of engaging with the region.

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Episode 14: Beyond Academics — How to Show Who You Really Are on an Application

In this episode of College Admissions Insider, the hosts share how to show who you really are on an application — offering a complete picture that goes way beyond grades.

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Bucknell Partners with Encore Renewable Energy to Install Solar Project

The project, to be built near the West Athletic Fields and Bucknell Golf Club, will supply campus with clean, renewable energy.

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Bucknell Teams with Togetherall to Enhance Student Mental Health Services

Bucknell Student Government and the Counseling & Student Development Center fund the 24/7 online peer-to-peer platform to support student mental health.

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Episode 13: Is a Gap Year Right For You?

In this episode of College Admissions Insider, the hosts offer a complete guide to gap years.

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Bucknell Will Continue In-person Instruction in Fall 2021

The University will also return to its regular, unmodified academic calendar.

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Bucknell’s Custom Viewbook Gives Students the Power of Personalization

With Bucknell's new Custom Viewbook, prospective students and their families select the academic departments and areas of student life that interest them most to generate a made-to-order overview of Bucknell.

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Bucknell Sets Commencement Plan

The University will have three in-person Commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 23, at Christy Mathewson–Memorial Stadium

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Episode 12: A Guide to Early Decision and Early Action

In this episode of College Admissions Insider, the hosts offer a complete guide to Early Decision and Early Action.

Will Snyder '21 sits at desk with computers displaying brain scans

Advancing Clinical Creativity: Bucknell Neuroscience Major Receives Prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholarship

Awarded to only 25 U.S. applicants annually, the scholarship will provide William Snyder '21 full funding to pursue a Ph.D. at the University of Cambridge.

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Episode 11: What International Students Need to Know About Applying to College in the U.S.

In this episode of College Admissions Insider, the hosts discuss what international students need to know about applying to college in the United States.

Prospective student viewing the Bucknell Virtual Experience on an Oculus

Be Here From Anywhere: Bucknell Virtual Experience Helps Future Students See Campus With Their Own Eyes

The all-new experience takes dozens of the iconic elements that make Bucknell and Lewisburg unique and blends them together to create an interactive multimedia space ripe for exploration.

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More Than a Plaque: How Bucknell’s Newest LEED Gold Building Benefits Students

Many of the green features of Academic East, the University's third new construction project to receive LEED Gold status, can be used by student researchers.

Portrait of Audra Wilson ’94

Lawyer and Policy Shaper Audra Wilson ’94 Is Bucknell’s 2021 Commencement Speaker

From working with President Obama to heading the Shriver Center on Poverty Law, Wilson's 20-year career has been one of leadership in law, politics and community development.

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Episode 10: A Guide to Transferring Colleges

In this episode of College Admissions Insider, the hosts offer a guide to transferring colleges.