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Bucknell's DeeAnn Reeder Authors New Book on 'The Lives of Bats'
One of the world's leading scholars on bats brings her research and expertise to the public in an illustrated new book.

Bucknell Students to Teach National Poetry Month Classes with Lewisburg Schools
Sixteen Bucknell students enrolled in a new National Poetry Month Project course will begin teaching poetry classes March 17 through next month.

Bucknell's Martine Contributes to Study on Martu Aboriginal Seed Dispersal
Biology professor collaborates on ‘Nature’ study finding some local ‘wild’ plants, are dependent on intervention by Indigenous peoples for their survival.

Darren Mayrowetz '27, Music
With help from Bucknell's Center for Career Advancement, Darren Mayrowetz '27 got the chance to combine his interests in music and business through an internship with a Grammy award-winning artist.

Bucknell Professor Leads Discovery of Magnetic Loops Around Black Hole
Professor Jack Gallimore led a team of international astronomers who, for the first time, have observed evidence of magnetic filaments in the accretion disk surrounding a nearby galaxy’s supermassive black hole.
Michael Fountain '91: A Champion for the Humanities
Laurel and Michael Fountain '91 have ensured the humanities remain a focal point at Bucknell University through an endowment gift that bolsters the mission and future endeavors of the Bucknell Humanities Center.
Jeesoo Park '07
Jeesoo Park '07 discovered her passion for behind-the-camera journalism during an internship with NBC's Today show and has since become a senior producer at The New York Times, where she skillfully balances breaking news with cinematic storytelling.

Emma Feld '26, Early Childhood Education
Emma Feld '26 started her Bucknell journey set on becoming a doctor, but after discovering a passion for teaching children and raising service dogs, she realized she could still fulfill her goal of helping people in unexpected ways.

Professors Emeriti Pauline, English, and David Fletcher, Biology
The Pauline and David Fletcher Scholarship supports first-generation students at Bucknell.

Bucknell to Host Three-day Event Celebrating ‘Afrodescendant Women Artists in Italy and Beyond National Borders’
The Oct. 24-26 event will feature nine overseas directors and actresses of African descent, including two who played in ‘Bridgerton’ and ‘House of Gucci.’

Anna Lajos '25, International Relations
International tennis player Anna Lajos '25 searched high and low for a U.S. school with top-tier sports and a supportive academic environment. She found both — and more — at Bucknell.

Chris Sims '25, Economics
At Bucknell, Chris Sims ’25 has defied limits, excelling as a rare two-sport athlete on the football field and the track.

Bucknell Students Produce Interdisciplinary Insights Through Summer Research
Typically, summer break offers students and faculty a well-earned reprieve from the rigor of an academic year packed full with classes, clubs, athletic events and more. However, curiosity and intellectual inquiry don’t take a break just because classes do. These three Bucknellians have been engaged in meaningful summer research that has produced new insights across the University’s three colleges.

Asha Jordan '13, Environmental Science
Asha Jordan '13 applies the critical-thinking skills she sharpened at Bucknell to tackle the uncertainties of climate-related financial risks.

Bucknell Professors DeeAnn Reeder, Ken Field Featured in August National Geographic Cover Story
The biology professors have their Uganda research on bats and Ebola featured in the story, including photos.

Sam Gutekunst, Mathematics and Computer Science
Sam Gutekunst, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Assistant Professor of Data Science, provides students with hands-on experiences that help them understand, apply and appreciate the significance of data science.

Bucknell's Class of 2024: Ready for Their Next Chapter
After four years of perseverance and commitment, Bucknell University's Class of 2024 is ready to embark on a bright and promising future.

Bucknell's Lower Co-authors Study Finding Climate Change's Impact on Firefly Population
The new meta-analysis uses data from the citizen science program Firefly Watch and machine learning models to evaluate factors impacting firefly populations.

Sarah Downey '25, Italian Studies and Political Science
Writing reveals connections between the humanities and the social sciences for Sarah Downey '25.

Bucknell Class Plans Educational Eclipse Excursion to Texas
A class of 13 students will join faculty and staff in the Addison, Texas trip to conduct eclipse corona research, also presenting to students at the Greenhill School.