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Anna Paparcone

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.’

Kendall Robertson wears a black dress and smiles while standing in a hallway with brick columns and windows behind her.

Bucknellians Earn Scholarships to Advance as Global Citizens

​Four Bucknellians have been accepted into the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student program, and another student has been selected as a Key Into Public Service Scholar.

Portrait of Anushka Mehrotra ’16

Anushka Mehrotra '16, English – Creative Writing

Anushka Mehrotra '16 wrote the script for an award-winning dramatic web series that depicts one of the most significant events in Mumbai's recent history.

Sarah Haber stands outside on Bucknell's campus

Sarah Haber ’22, French and Comparative & Digital Humanities

For Sarah Haber '22, the comparative & digital humanities major has given her unrivaled access to professors, immersive interactive experiences and a marketable set of skills that will impress future employers.

Colleen Hull stands outside in winter.

Colleen Hull ’22, Spanish and Managing for Sustainability

Colleen Hull '22's experience in both of her majors — Spanish and managing for sustainability — has been defined by a closeness with fellow students and professors that goes far deeper than classwork.

Hiram Smith

Hiram Smith, Spanish

Professor Hiram Smith, Spanish, utilizes historical and social context to help his students gain a broader perspective on language and linguistics.

2020 Fulbright Scholars

Bucknell Among Top Producers of Fulbright U.S. Student Awards

Four Bucknell students received Fulbright awards in 2019-20 competition, ranking the University among the top 40 baccalaureate institutions.

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Audra Wilson ’94, International Relations and Spanish

Audra Wilson '94, who majored in international relations and Spanish, is president and CEO of the Shriver Center on Poverty Law.

Estie Pyper '16 stands outside

Estie Pyper ’16, Theatre and Literary Studies

Estie Pyper '16 parlayed her writing and live theatre experience at Bucknell into a job as an associate producer for MSNBC's Morning Joe.

Student dancer on the Weis Center Stage

The Show Goes On: Students Share Performance Skills and Passions With the World in Weis Center Sessions

Video series gives students a unique outlet to showcase their creativity while advancing the center's mission of bringing arts and culture to the Bucknell community and beyond.

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Allure Cooper ’23, Arabic & Arab World Studies

From working in Bucknell's innovative labs to advancing humanities-focused projects, Allure Cooper '23 is taking every chance to make the most of her college experience.

2020 Fulbright Scholars

Fulbright Grants Take Bucknellians Abroad

Three Bucknellians earned English teaching assistant awards through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, one of the world's most prestigious cultural exchange initiatives.

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Giuliana Ferrara ’22, Italian Studies and International Relations

Giuliana Ferrara '22 is channeling her passion for global education into on-campus leadership and research.