Student Stories
At Bucknell, you'll be surrounded by amazing, talented, creative people who share your curiosity and desire to make a positive difference in the world. Get to know some of them.
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Kona Glenn '25, Computer Science & Engineering and Applied Mathematics
Kona Glenn '25 found her perfect fit at Bucknell, where she found a supportive community that encouraged her to pursue both engineering and rowing.
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Elizabeth Malley '26, Biomedical Engineering
Inspired by her personal experiences with healthcare, Elizabeth Malley '26 wants to pursue a career in pediatric orthopedics, and her hands-on research experience at Bucknell is preparing her for that path.
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Michael Hardyway '25, Environmental Studies
At Bucknell, Michael Hardyway '25 has thrived as a walk-on quarterback while also conducting research that furthers campus sustainability initiatives.
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Sarah Downey '25, Italian Studies and Political Science
Writing reveals connections between the humanities and the social sciences for Sarah Downey '25.
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Jasmine Jones '25, Management & Organizations
Jasmine Jones '25 began her educational journey at a community college before transferring to Bucknell, where she has flourished academically and found a sense of belonging.
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Meghan Catherwood '25, Biology and Spanish
Student-athlete Meghan Catherwood '25 has made a splash in competitive diving while also contributing to impactful biology research at Bucknell.
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Mikey Brandt '26, Markets, Innovation & Design
Student entrepreneur Mikey Brandt '26 wanted a smaller college environment that could help him achieve his business goals.
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Iona Pitkin '25, Civil Engineering
Iona Pitkin '25 is bridging the gap between art and construction through a unique engineering project.
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Deborah Gonkpah '26, International Relations
Deborah Gonkpah '26 used a $10,000 Davis Projects for Peace grant to improve public health in her home country.
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Caiden Covell '25, Mechanical Engineering
Student engineer and Presidential Fellow Caiden Covell '25 is excelling in hands-on research at Bucknell and beyond.
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Vivian Kuang '25, Management
Vivian Kuang '25 has found belonging at Bucknell through her participation in campus government, music programs, diversity networks and athletics. She is building her community through a willingness to lean into all that Bucknell offers.
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Gabby Diaz '25, Education and Political Science
It didn't take Gabby Diaz '25 long to find belonging at Bucknell. She started making connections right away through the Latine Alliance for Community and Opportunity for Students, one of Bucknell's 200 student clubs.
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Henry Martin '25, Psychology and Spanish
Building upon his yearslong interest in psychology, Henry Martin '25 is seeking to unlock insights into human behavior by studying the mammals that most closely resemble us.
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Flora Beleznay ’25, Biophysics
For as long as she can remember, Flora Beleznay '25 has been fascinated by biophysics, which at its heart is a study of the universe.
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Marion Duval ’25, Cell Biology/Biochemistry
At Bucknell, Marion Duval '25 is taking on one of the world's most threatening biological challenges, antibiotic resistance, through her lab research.
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Boati Motau ’25, Biology
After representing South Africa in the Tokyo Olympics, seasoned water polo player Boati Motau '25 brings her winning skills — and pre-med ambitions — to Bucknell.