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Bucknell Set to Celebrate Class of 2020, 2022 Commencements
Class of 2020 graduates will get their Commencement ceremony on May 21, with the traditional Class of 2022 Commencement set for May 22.
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Bucknell's Class of 2022 Honors LGBTQ+ Community With Senior Tribute
A powered pergola provides space for study, gathering and reflection — and a model for future improvements.
Admissions Podcast
Episode 42: The Residential vs. Commuter Experience
While many students choose to live where they learn, plenty of others opt to commute to college instead. In this episode, we're decoding what distinguishes the commuter experience from a traditional residential one.
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Meet the Student Speaker and Soloist for Bucknell's 172nd Commencement
Tarrin Earle ’22 will address the Class of 2022 as this year’s Commencement student speaker, following a performance of the national anthem by Lia Zavattaro ’22.
Admissions Podcast
Episode 41: Applying to College as a Home-schooled Student
Many students and their families opt for high school learning that happens at home. In this episode, we're offering helpful insights for home-schooled students who are navigating the college process.
Admissions Podcast
Episode 40: How to Get a Feel for Campus Culture
In this episode, we're sharing some tips on how prospective students can get a sense of a university's campus culture — from the brochure to the college tour and far beyond.
Admissions Podcast
Minisode: Get To Know Your Hosts
We're dropping in mid-week with a special mini-episode to share some recent changes at College Admissions Insider. Bryan Wendell, who cohosted the podcast, is now pursuing new and exciting career opportunities beyond Bucknell — and we wish him the best of luck!
Joining Brooke Thames as the podcast's new cohost is Becca Haupt Aldredge, senior associate director of admissions at Bucknell.
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Fresh Pre-Orientation Programs Offer Greater Opportunities for Connection and Exploration
Three new Pre-O programs will take incoming students to Philadelphia, West Virginia and North Carolina this fall.
Admissions Podcast
Episode 39: So You Want To Be a Teacher: Preparing for a Career in Education While in College
Whether we met them in elementary, junior high or high school, we all have that one teacher who went above and beyond to mentor and encourage us.
It's easy to think that those wonderful teachers were simply born for the job. But dedicated, compassionate and empowering educators aren't magic — they're made. This episode of College Admissions Insider is for future college students who want to be that wonderful, life-changing teacher someday.
Admissions Podcast
Episode 38: Financial Aid and College Affordability
In this episode of College Admissions Insider, we share the truth behind college affordability.
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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 Welcomes New Garman Dean of the College of Engineering Brad Putman
The associate dean for undergraduate studies at Clemson University has served on the civil engineering faculty there since 2005.
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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.
Admissions Podcast
Episode 37: Merit Awards: How Are They Granted?
If you’re a high school student on the track to college, there may be numerous merit scholarships out there for you. Here's how to find one and apply.
Admissions Podcast
Episode 35: What to Do While You Wait for a Decision
Waiting is hard. That's why we rounded up some tips for making the most of the time leading up to decision release day and advice for how to mitigate anxiety while you wait.
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Bucknell Breaks Application Record for Second Straight Year
The University currently has 11,364 applications, or over 100 more than last year’s record with more coming in.
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Daisy Auger-Domínguez ’95 is Bucknell’s 2022 Commencement Speaker
The designer of inclusive and equitable work cultures and human capital strategist is chief people officer at Vice Media Group and author of a new book on dismantling racial inequality in the workplace.
Admissions Podcast
Episode 34: Preparing for Your Dream Job While in High School
What's the best path from a dream to a dream job? We stopped by Bucknell’s Center for Career Advancement to help high school students answer that very question.
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Bucknell MLK Week Series to Reflect on King’s Legacy and Philosophies
Bestselling author and civil rights leader Valarie Kaur will deliver the Jan. 24 keynote for the series of lectures and events, running from Jan. 17 to Feb. 3.
Admissions Podcast
Episode 33: So You Want To Be a Doctor: Preparing for a Medical Career While in College
In this episode, the hosts are joined by a pre-health adviser who shares can't-miss details for high school students considering a career in the health care profession.