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Alumni Story
Brian Pei ’13, Math and Economics
At Spotify, Brian Pei ’13 melds his affinity for data with his love of music.
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Faculty Story
Nina Banks, Economics
Professor Nina Banks is rebuilding a long-overlooked historical body of work by early women economists.
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Faculty Story
Douglas Collins, Chemistry
Professor Douglas Collins' vast indoor air chemistry research seeks to isolate and analyze the abundant reactions between common household chemicals and home surfaces.
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News
Bucknell Faculty Honored with Teaching Awards
The seven award recipients come from across Bucknell’s three colleges and share a common commitment to student success.
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Student Story
Jordan Isaacs '23, Geology and Biology
Geology and biology double-major Jordan Isaacs '23 is using advanced techniques and technology to see what lies beneath the earth's surface — without digging up any dirt.
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Student Story
Grace Hauer '24, Biology
At Bucknell, self-proclaimed "people person" Grace Hauer '24 is furthering her ambition of becoming a doctor while helping other female students prepare for their careers.
News
Bucknell Poll: Most Americans Believe Economy to Be Worse Than Reports Indicate
The national survey found more than half of respondents believed official statistics underestimated inflation and unemployment rates.
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Bucknell's Machado Sáez Awarded National Humanities Center Fellowship
The professor of English will expand her study of U.S. Latinx Theatre during an intensive year at National Humanities Center in North Carolina.
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Student Story
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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News
Bucknellians Awarded Record Seven NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Grants
The five-year fellowship includes three years of financial support including an annual stipend of $34,000 and a cost of education allowance of $12,000 to the institution.
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Student Story
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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News
Google Award Fuels Bucknell Study on Prison Decision-making
Bucknell researchers will use the $60,000 award to compare data about 280,000 individuals incarcerated in Pennsylvania over the last 30 years with the realities the imprisoned describe.
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Three Bucknell Juniors Named Goldwater Scholars
The number of students receiving prestigious math and science scholarships matches or beats some of the nation's top research institutions.
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Bee Brain Research Detects Metabolic Stressors in Pollinators
The team's ongoing research can help unravel the complex factors impacting the health and behavior of honeybees and North American native pollinators.
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Alumni Story
Kendy Alvarez ’06, English
Following years of community engagement and leadership, Kendy Alvarez '06 became mayor of Lewisburg, Pa., in 2021.
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More Than Medicine: Humanities Grant Funds New Health Minor With a Liberal-arts Focus
Funded by nearly $150,000 from the National Endowment for the Humanities, a team of 14 Bucknell faculty will develop a new health humanities minor within the College of Arts & Sciences.
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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 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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Student Story
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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Alumni Story
Margaret Graham ’09, Art History and Creative Writing
A series of art courses at Bucknell opened up a whole new world for Margaret Graham ’09. Now, the creative writing and art history double-major organizes artist interview workshops, public talks, educational programming and more — all to foster critical discussions in modern art conservation.