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Bucknell Formalizes Partnership with Matriculate to Aid Access for Underserved Students

University commits to meeting full demonstrated financial need for at least two Matriculate High School Fellows annually.

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Professors Emeriti Pauline, English, and David Fletcher, Biology

The Pauline and David Fletcher Scholarship supports first-generation students at Bucknell.

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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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Bucknell Joins National Initiative on College Cost Transparency

University commits to follow a set of principles and standards that ensure transparency, clarity and understanding around student financial aid offers.

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Bucknell Launches New Center for Access & Success

The center will provide a cohesive system of support and mentoring for students entering Bucknell through its national and signature pathway scholarship programs.

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New Program Expands Access, Creates Opportunities for First-generation Students

The Gateway Scholars Program meets full, demonstrated need for 20 first-generation students.

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A Commitment to Opportunity: Bucknell Receives Largest Single Pledge in University History

A pledge of more than $40 million from Michael Pascucci '58 will support generations of students by way of more than $30 million in unrestricted financial aid endowment, and with a new athletics team center and other enhancements in and around Christy Mathewson–Memorial Stadium.

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Michael Pascucci '58, P'81, P'87, G'21, G'22

A pledge of more than $40 million from Michael Pascucci '58 will support generations of students by way of more than $30 million in unrestricted financial aid endowment, and with a new athletics team center and other enhancements in and around Christy Mathewson–Memorial Stadium.