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We are Bucknellians.
We are a community of doers, of innovators and earth-shakers more than 54,000 strong.
We blaze diverse and diverging paths, but we're united by a shared identity and quiet confidence shaped at Bucknell — an understanding that what we do, matters.
In every corner of the globe, we are making change happen in our companies, communities and the world.
In the summer 2024 edition of Bucknell Magazine, you'll learn about the revival of a decades-old club preparing the next generation of emergency service responders
Bucknell Magazine
Each year, more than 1,000 Bucknellians lend their time, energy and expertise in countless ways to build a stronger Bucknell.
Volunteer for Bucknell
Bucknellians are all over the world, pursuing their passions and creating change in countless ways.
Alumni Stories
Power Possibility at Bucknell
Support Bucknellians
Each year, annual gifts from alumni, parents and friends strengthen the Bucknell experience and empower students to thrive. They fund scholarships, financial aid and student programs, drive innovation, support hands-on research, and ensure every student has access to the opportunities, mentorship and resources they need to succeed. Each gift makes a difference, and the impact is felt every day on campus.
Make your gift by June 30 to support students this year!
Meet Bucknell's 2025 Commencement Speaker
Bucknell's 175th Commencement
Jessica Livingston '93 — a trailblazing entrepreneur, investor and co-founder of Silicon Valley's premier startup incubator, Y Combinator — will deliver the keynote address at Bucknell University's 175th Commencement on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
Bucknell’s 175th Commencement
CLASS OF 2025
Join us Sunday, May 18, for Bucknell’s 175th Commencement Ceremony, in person or online. The ceremony and livestream will begin at 10 a.m. Tickets are not required if the ceremony is held outdoors on Malesardi Quad.
Reunion Weekend 2025
Reconnect. Reminisce. Relive.
May 30–June 1
Join fellow Bucknellians for an unforgettable celebration of friendship, nostalgia and the enduring Bucknell spirit. Enjoy activities like all-class celebrations and class-year events, tours of campus, Bucknell 360° classroom sessions and outdoor activities. This year’s Reunion Weekend honors class years ending with 0 or 5 and all emeritus classes.
Bucknell Magazine
Spring 2025
Dive into our spring digital edition. In this issue, we examine the problematic nature of plastic. Once a revolutionary innovation, plastic is now a global environmental challenge. Fortunately, Bucknell faculty and alumni are developing solutions to combat plastic waste. You'll also read about Taylan Stulting '16, who is preparing to spend 40 days rowing across the vast and unpredictable Pacific Ocean. Additionally, we are celebrating Bucknell’s 175th Commencement. We delved into the University archives to uncover historical images and interesting facts from this time-honored tradition.
Forever a Bucknellian
The Center for Alumni & Family Engagement
Reconnect with your alma mater and classmates, on campus and around the country, every month of the year. Learn more about how you can get involved with life after Bucknell.
Join Your Local Herd
Join fellow Bucknell alumni and parents at events in your local area to celebrate all things Bucknell.
Advance Your Career
Our career assistance and advising doesn't stop at your first job — it's for life. Alumni Career Services offers advice and exclusive resources to help you search for jobs, build your network and plan your next move.
Bucknell Makes Headlines Around the World
MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS 2023-24
Bucknell nearly doubled its global media reach in 2023-24, appearing in media outlets in 56 countries, 25 more than in the preceding year. Bucknell faculty and University leaders appeared nearly 3,000 times across media channels, including stories in The New York Times, The Chronicle of Higher Education and on the cover of National Geographic. Learn why Bucknell experts are sought for their expertise on issues of global interest in our annual collection of media highlights.
New Centers for Excellence
Advances the scholarship of data science by fostering cross-college, data-integrated learning and data literacy among students
Dominguez Center for Data Science
Amplifies cross-disciplinary programming, bringing the entrepreneurial mindset to the forefront of the Bucknell experience
Perricelli-Gegnas Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
'ray Bucknell!
Homecoming 2024
Bucknellians celebrated all things orange and blue at Homecoming 2024!
Alumni reconnected with favorite faculty members and friends, celebrated Bucknell's first 30 Under 30 honorees, and participated in engaging events and campus information sessions. Check out the weekend recap video and view photos from the festivities.
Nominate a Bucknellian!
The Bucknell University Alumni Association (BUAA) is seeking nominations to join its board.
BUAA Board of Directors
The BUAA Board of Directors is a diverse group of passionate alumni who care about maintaining a strong bond between alumni, the University and its students. It seeks representatives from varying class years, backgrounds and geographic locations to ensure all our alumni communities are represented.
Nominate a Bucknellian to join the BUAA Board of Directors
The Bucknell spirit lives in all of us.
The Bucknell University Alumni Association Board of Directors invites you to look back on your Bucknell experience, and consider making a gift to create opportunities for today’s students and future generations of Bucknellians on their path to becoming the change-makers of tomorrow.
Thank you for passing along the pride, the hope and the promise of the Bucknellian spirit.