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Episode 48: Decoding Diversity Equity & Inclusion

In this episode of College Admissions Insider, we're discussing college resources for students from diverse backgrounds, how to get a sense of a school's commitment to equity and inclusion, the additional steps universities can take to make each student feel welcomed, and more.

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Bucknell to Open 2022-23 with Another Record Incoming Class and Enrollment

Class of 2026 numbers a record 1,039 new students, bringing opening enrollment to a record 3,854 for the start of classes on Monday, Aug. 22.

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Bucknell Employees Honored for Outstanding Service

The annual Geiger, Zeller and Maxwell Awards recognize staff who exceed the expectations of their job descriptions, going above and beyond for their colleagues, the students they serve, and the University.

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Bucknell Forum to Return with Theme ‘The State of American Democracy’

66th U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice will kick off a yearlong speaker series with a virtual event Sept. 13.

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New Public Safety Initiatives Designed to Enhance Community Relationships

Community-building initiatives including a new assessment tool, body cameras and student-led advisory committee have been rolled out over the first six months of Chief Anthony Morgan’s tenure.

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Episode 47: Supporting Your Mental Health While in College

In this episode, we're covering how students can leverage on-campus counseling services to care for their mental and emotional health while in college.

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Bucknell to Unveil New Multiuse Path on Campus

A decades-long plan to carve a new pedestrian path around University grounds comes to fruition this fall.

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Bucknell to Construct New West Campus Apartment-style Residence Halls

Four new apartment-style buildings with enhanced outdoor recreation amenities will replace the 50-year-old residential units known as ‘The Mods’ by fall 2024.

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Bucknell Welcomes New Vice President for Human Resources Nicole Whitehead

The current chief human resources officer at Joliet (Ill.) Junior College brings 20 years of HR and diversity, equity and inclusion experience.

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Episode 46: All About Accessibility Resources

In this episode, we're talking all about accessibility at college — from learning what accessibility resources a school offers to requesting accommodations once you've been admitted and beyond.

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Episode 45: Supporting Your Student Throughout College

In this episode, we're covering how you can continue to advocate for your student — whether they're in their first year of college or rounding out their fourth.

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Bucknell Fulbright Award Winners Take Their Passions for Community-building Global

Serving as English teaching assistants, Bucknell's 2022 Fulbright award winners will build community in Colombia, the Czech Republic and Belgium.

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Episode 44: A Quick Guide to Student Life

In this episode, In this episode, we're discussing how high schoolers can get a sense of what student life looks like at a college.

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Tyler Behrle ’23: American Ninja Warrior

A Bucknell sociology and economics double-major will take on primetime TV’s premier obstacle course on Monday, June 13, at 8 p.m. on NBC.

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Bucknell Reunion Weekend Returns June 3-5

The University will welcome more than 1,600 alumni and family members to campus for its first in-person Reunion Weekend since 2019.

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Episode 43: Taking Your Faith to College

In this episode, we're diving deep into spirituality in college and the role faith can play in a student's experience on campus.

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Bucknell Virtual Experience Hits App Lab

The Bucknell Virtual Experience is now available to download through the Oculus App Lab, enabling anyone, anywhere with an Oculus to explore the University in virtual reality.

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Back-to-back Commencements Honor Bucknell University's Class of 2020 and Class of 2022

For the first time, Bucknell's Commencement weekend celebrated two classes of graduates in ceremonies on Saturday, May 21, and Sunday, May 22.

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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

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