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Minisode: Get To Know Your Hosts
We're dropping in mid-week with a special mini-episode to share some recent changes at College Admissions Insider. Bryan Wendell, who cohosted the podcast, is now pursuing new and exciting career opportunities beyond Bucknell — and we wish him the best of luck!
Joining Brooke Thames as the podcast's new cohost is Becca Haupt Aldredge, senior associate director of admissions at Bucknell.
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Fresh Pre-Orientation Programs Offer Greater Opportunities for Connection and Exploration
Three new Pre-O programs will take incoming students to Philadelphia, West Virginia and North Carolina this fall.
Admissions Podcast
Episode 39: So You Want To Be a Teacher: Preparing for a Career in Education While in College
Whether we met them in elementary, junior high or high school, we all have that one teacher who went above and beyond to mentor and encourage us.
It's easy to think that those wonderful teachers were simply born for the job. But dedicated, compassionate and empowering educators aren't magic — they're made. This episode of College Admissions Insider is for future college students who want to be that wonderful, life-changing teacher someday.
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Episode 38: Financial Aid and College Affordability
In this episode of College Admissions Insider, we share the truth behind college affordability.
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Holmes Hall Earns LEED Gold Certification for Its Planet-friendly Features
Bucknell University's new home for the Freeman College of Management and Department of Art & Art History earned recognition for its sustainable design and features.
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Bucknell Welcomes New Garman Dean of the College of Engineering Brad Putman
The associate dean for undergraduate studies at Clemson University has served on the civil engineering faculty there since 2005.
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Bucknell University Named Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars
Bucknell is one of only four baccalaureate institutions to receive three prestigious ‘scholar’ awards. Bucknell’s scholars are currently pursuing their research in alignment with the Fulbright mission of enhancing mutual understanding in Cyprus, Costa Rica, and Australia.
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Episode 37: Merit Awards: How Are They Granted?
If you’re a high school student on the track to college, there may be numerous merit scholarships out there for you. Here's how to find one and apply.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.