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First Wave of Test-optional Applicants Joins Bucknell
Meet four of the more than 1,600 applicants who chose to take advantage of Bucknell's test-optional admissions policy. The policy, which makes SAT or ACT scores optional for most applicants, was introduced in 2019 for students applying to join the Class of 2024 and beyond.

Student Awards Uplift Bucknellians’ Extracurricular Accomplishments
More than 30 Bucknell students were recognized for their leadership in co-curricular activities across campus.

Fulbright Grants Take Bucknellians Abroad
Three Bucknellians earned English teaching assistant awards through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, one of the world's most prestigious cultural exchange initiatives.

Class of 2020 Announces Senior Tribute
Seniors present a fire pit as Bucknell's newest outdoor learning and gathering space, located steps away from the Bucknell Farm on South Campus.

Bucknell Expands Summer Session Course Offerings
The University will offer nearly 50 courses to assist students whose summer plans have been disrupted by the pandemic.

Bucknell Ranked Among National Top 20 for Return on Investment
The University earns U.S. News distinction in the same week it freezes tuition.

Meet Bucknell’s 2020 Commencement Student Speaker and Soloist
Lily Mitchell '20 will help kick off Commencement with a performance of the national anthem, and Brishti Mandal '20 will address the Class of 2020 as this year's Commencement student speaker.

22 Bucknell Faculty Earn Tenure or Advance to Full Professor
The promotions recognize faculty teaching, scholarship and service.

Some Good News: Environment Sees a Boost Before Earth Day’s 50th
Bucknell professors size up the sustainability of environmental gains from pandemic’s physical distancing.

Bucknell Career Center Offers Tips for Job or Internship Video Interviews
Now that job interviews will be conducted by video for the time being, the Bucknell Center for Career Advancement offers advice on how students can put their best virtual foot forward.

Allers Develops New Technique to Measure Wind Speed Outside Solar System
Bucknell University physics & astronomy professor Katelyn Allers' groundbreaking new study measured atmospheric wind speed on a brown dwarf.

Fitness, Fun and Fellowship: Bucknell Helping Students Keep Active Even While Keeping Their Distance
To help students stay fit and have fun during this period of self-isolation at home, Bucknell University's recreation services staff is getting creative.

Bucknell Launches Bison to Bison, an Online Community for Admitted Students
Bucknell introduces B2B: Bison to Bison, a digital network where admitted students and their families can interact with one another, ask questions and determine whether Bucknell is the right choice for them.

Bucknell Experts Share Tips For Reducing Stress During Physical Isolation
Psychology faculty and staff emphasize the importance of self-care and connection as Bucknellians adjust to physical isolation.

Bucknell Transitions to Remote Classes, Cancels Events to Protect From COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus
In the interest of protecting students, faculty, staff and the greater Lewisburg community from coronavirus (COVID-19), Bucknell University will transition to remote classes for the remainder of the spring 2020 semester.

Bucknell Welcomes New Vice President for Enrollment Management Lisa Keegan
Following a nationwide search, Bucknell President John Bravman announced March 10 that the University has hired Lisa A. Keegan as its new vice president for enrollment management. Keegan will join Bucknell on July 1.

Bucknell Awarded $1 Million Mellon Foundation Grant for Liberal Arts Based Digital Publishing Cooperative
Bucknell University has been awarded a $1 million grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, in partnership with the National Historical Publications and Records Commission, to develop a liberal arts based digital editions publishing cooperative.

Bucknell Receives STARS Gold Rating for Sustainability Achievements
Bucknell University has earned a STARS Gold rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). The University improved its rating from Silver in 2014 to Gold this year.

20 Things to Do at Bucknell in 2020
Ready to embrace new experiences in the coming year? Here are 20 things to get you started.

Bucknell Students Teach Peers to Be Better Problem Solvers with Innovative Approach
Ryan Bailis ’21, Julia Knox ’21 and Kartikeya Sharma ’21 introduce Susquehanna University students to design thinking, a problem-solving process that helps creators develop effective solutions.