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Bucknell to Open 2024-25 with Record Total Enrollment
Class of 2028 numbers 994 new students, bringing opening total enrollment to 3,950.
Bucknell Accepted to FirstGen Forward Network, Enhances Support for First-Generation Students
By joining this national network and making significant changes to its support structure, Bucknell is expanding its commitment to first-generation students.
Bucknell Honors Exemplary Employees for Outstanding Service
President John Bravman presented the 2024 Geiger, Zeller, and Maxwell Awards, which annually recognize staff, faculty, and collaborative teams nominated by peers for their exceptional contributions to Bucknell.
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.
Minisode: What to Pack
In this College Admissions Insider minisode, we're sharing some tips and considerations to keep in mind when packing for your first year of college.
Episode 82: Inside the Mind of an Application Reader
If you've been listening to College Admissions Insider for a while, the title of this episode might ring a bell. In some of our early episodes, we invited real admissions counselors here to talk about how reading applications really works.
Today, we're doing it all again. We'll be chatting about the process front to back — and then some.
Bucknell Establishes Center for Community Engaged Leadership, Learning & Research; Introduces New Related Minor
The new center, community-engaged leadership minor aim to enhance the University’s community engagement efforts.
Bucknell Names New Vice President for Finance & Administration and Chief Financial Officer
H. Daniel Hungerford will join Bucknell after serving as vice president for finance & administration at St. Bonaventure University
Bucknell Professor Receives NSF Grant to Study Therapeutic Ultrasound
The National Science Foundation Directorate for Engineering has awarded Professor Olivia Boerman, biomedical engineering, a two-year NSF Engineering Research Initiation Grant to study the therapeutic applications of ultrasound.
Episode 81: Tips for Choosing a Major
On this episode of College Admissions Insider, we're providing tips for choosing a major on your application.
Bucknellians Secure Prestigious Fellowships and Scholarships
Five Bucknellians have been awarded some of the most prestigious fellowships and scholarships in higher education.
Episode 80: Making the Most of a Visit
In this episode of College Admissions Insider, we're exploring how you make the most of a college visit from the options available to setting it up and beyond.
President John Bravman One of Posse Foundation’s Gala Star Honorees
President John Bravman was one of three honorees at Posse's Annual Gala – An Evening of Stars on May 22 in New York City.
Bucknell Class of 2023 Grads’ Starting Salary Shows Significant Increase
‘Graduate Outcomes’ report finds grads’ starting salary increased to $72,735, with 93% finding a job or other opportunity within 9 months of graduation.
Bucknell Reunion Weekend Set for May 31-June 2
The University will welcome more than 1,600 alumni and family members to campus this weekend.
Bucknell Honors Outstanding Faculty
Six faculty members from across Bucknell's three colleges were recognized for excellence in teaching.
Bucknell Students Named as National Science Foundation Fellows and Goldwater Scholars
Six Bucknellians have been awarded two of the most prestigious fellowships and scholarships in higher education: National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships and Barry Goldwater Scholarships.
(Re-air) Episode 19: Planning a College Visit Road Trip
In this episode of College Admissions Insider, we provide a road map for planning the ultimate college visit road trip.
Bucknell Honors Class of 2024 Graduates
The Bucknell community gathered together on Malesardi Quadrangle Sunday, May 12, to celebrate the academic achievements of the Class of 2024.
Bucknell SBDC Earns State SBDC Excellence and Innovation Award
The Bucknell SBDC engaged with more than 600 individuals last year, resulting in over 40 new businesses, and is planning the launch of its third incubator, StartUp Milton, in 2024.