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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.
Save the Children CEO Carolyn Speer Miles ’83, P’14 is Bucknell’s 2020 Commencement Speaker
The president and chief executive officer of Save the Children will address the Class of 2020 on Sunday, July 17, on the Malesardi Quadrangle.
Bucknell Opens Academic East, a Student-centered Hub for Innovation and Exploration
Academic East, a 78,000-square-foot innovation center for the College of Engineering and Department of Education at Bucknell, opens in August 2019.
Bucknell to Begin Test-Optional Admission Policy
Standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) will now be optional for students to submit when applying to Bucknell University starting with the class applying for enrollment in fall 2020.
Division I Double Take
Identical twins Alex '21 and Robert Dessoye '21 both chose Bucknell to study biology and run Division I track & field, but since arriving on campus they've also explored new interests and pursued passions that are anything but identical.
Elisabeth Mermann-Jozwiak Named Provost
Elisabeth Mermann-Jozwiak, former dean of Gonzaga University College of Arts & Sciences, is Bucknell's new provost.
Bucknell Trustees Approve New Management and Art Building
Bucknell University's Board of Trustees has approved construction of a new management and art building, setting the stage for the next phase in the Kenneth W. Freeman College of Management's evolution and deepening the interdisciplinary collaborations that distinguish a Bucknell education.
Madeleine Albright is Bucknell’s 2019 Commencement Speaker
Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright — a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, in 2012 — will deliver the keynote address at Bucknell University's 169th Commencement on Sunday, May 19.
A Year of Achievement, Expansion and Exploration
It's been a year of big announcements and even bigger achievements for Bucknell University.