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Tuesday, May 31st, 2016

Experts: Sanders Imperils Clinton, Ex-First Lady Caught in Cross-Fire Between Foes

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Professor Chris Ellis, political science, was quoted in this story from over the weekend about the upcoming conclusion of the Democratic primary …

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Friday, May 27th, 2016

Leslie Moonves to Bucknell Grads: ‘When Change Comes, Embrace It’

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Bucknell University graduate Leslie Moonves ’71 delivered the Commencement keynote address on Sunday, and his speech was highlighted in this article. …

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Thursday, May 26th, 2016

President Obama Nominates J. Patricia Wilson Smoot ’85 as Commissioner of the United States Parole Commission

President Obama recently nominated Bucknell University graduate J. Patricia Wilson Smoot ’85 for Commissioner of the United State Parole Commission (USPC), which is part of …

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Thursday, May 26th, 2016

Professor Erin Jablonski Takes Lead Role in New Lewisburg Children’s Museum

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Professor Erin Jablonski, chemical engineering, has taken a lead role in establishing a new children’s museum in Lewisburg at the site of …

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Wednesday, May 25th, 2016

Australian Bucknell Student Reunites With Mom After Two Years

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This article, which ran over Commencement Weekend, tells the story of Claire Maree O’Bryan ’16, an Australia native who saw her mother …

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Wednesday, May 25th, 2016

Brian Hollinger ’91 Promoted to Associate Vice President at Dewberry

Brian Hollinger ’91, an alumnus of Bucknell University, was recently promoted to associate vice president at Dewberry in the firm’s Gainesville, Va. office. Hollinger was …

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Tuesday, May 24th, 2016

College Choice Ranks Bucknell’s Engineering Degree Program as 19th Best in Country

The College Choice website has ranked Bucknell University’s engineering program as the 19th best in the country in its “2016 Best Bachelor’s Degrees

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Monday, May 23rd, 2016

William Roark ’03 Elected to Board of Directors of Legal Aid of SE Pennsylvania

William Roark ’03, a Bucknell University alumnus, was recently elected to the Board of Directors of Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania, which provides quality legal …

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Monday, May 23rd, 2016

Professor Jennifer Silva Speaks to BBC for Feature on Rising Death Rates

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Professor Jennifer Silva, sociology & anthropology, was one of four experts that the BBC interviewed for a feature on the rising death rates …

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Friday, May 20th, 2016

Want to Really Help the Economy? Patronize a Small Business

Harrisburg Patriot News
Steven Strumbris, director of the Bucknell University Small Business Development Center (SBDC), recently wrote an op-ed that implored readers to …

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Wednesday, May 18th, 2016

Joseph Jones, III to be Named Superintendent of Neshaminy School District

Joseph Jones, III ’86, a graduate of Bucknell University, will be named the next superintendent of the Neshaminy (Pa.) School District in Bucks County, the …

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Tuesday, May 17th, 2016

Michael Loughead ’81 Selected Superintendent of Hampton Township School District

Michael Loughead ’81, a Bucknell University alumnus, was recently named the new superintendent of the Hampton Township (Pa.) School District, located just outside Pittsburgh in …

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Friday, May 13th, 2016

Austin Kevitch ’14 and Tech Startup Featured in U of Richmond Newspaper

Austin Kevitch ’14, a graduate of Bucknell University, and his technology startup Brighten, were recently featured in an article in the Collegian, the …

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Thursday, May 12th, 2016

Professor Scott Meinke Quoted in Story on PA Senate Race

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
While it is the presidential election and the soon-to-be concluded primaries that are receiving most of the media attention, there are numerous legislative …

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Thursday, May 12th, 2016

Professor Ludmila Shleyfer Lavine Comments on Russian Fashion

Vogue
Professor Ludmila Shleyfer Lavine, Russian and director of the Russian Studies program, recently was quoted in an article about Russian fashion, specifically children’s …

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Wednesday, May 11th, 2016

Richard Botteicher ’98 Named General Manager for Underground Solutions at Aegion Corporation

Richard (Bo) Botteicher ’98, a graduate of Bucknell University, was recently named general manager for underground solutions at the Aegion Corporation, a global leader in …

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Monday, May 9th, 2016

Professor DeeAnn Reeder Quoted in Story on Retiring of Circus Elephants

USA Today
Professor DeeAnn Reeder, biology, was quoted in a recent story about the retirement of circus elephants from the Ringling Brother and Barnum & …

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Friday, May 6th, 2016

Christopher Shaheen ’84 Named Partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Christopher Shaheen ’84, a Bucknell University graduate, was recently named a Partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP, a legal firm based in Minneapolis, Minn. with …

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Thursday, May 5th, 2016

Valerie Murray ’96 Promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Beacon Trust

Valerie Murray ’96, a Bucknell University graduate, has been promoted to chief operating officer at Beacon Trust Company, a wealth management firm based in Morristown, …

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Wednesday, May 4th, 2016

Professor Chris Martine Works With Middle School Class to Name Australian Plant

Science Daily
Professor Chris Martine, biology, and the Burpee Chair in Plant Genetics & Research, teamed up with a class of seventh graders from …

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Wednesday, May 4th, 2016

Three Bucknell Faculty Members Elected as Councilors of the Council on Undergraduate Research

Three members of the Bucknell faculty have been elected to three-year terms as councilors of the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) beginning in June. Professor …

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Monday, May 2nd, 2016

Charles Mitchell ’05 Promoted to President & CEO of Commonwealth Foundation

Charles Mitchell ’05, a Bucknell University alumnus, was recently named the president and CEO of the Commonwealth Foundation (CF), effective July 1. The organization’s board …

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Friday, April 29th, 2016

Jay Doubman ’93 Appointed Senior Vice President at Cabot Corporation

Jay Doubman ’93, a graduate of Bucknell University, was recently appointed senior vice president, corporate strategy and development at the Cabot Corporation, a Boston-based global …

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Thursday, April 28th, 2016

Gina Russo ’00 Named Executive Director of Corporate Angel Network

Gina Russo ’00, a Bucknell University alumna, has been named the new executive director of the Corporate Angel Network (CAN). The CAN is a nonprofit …

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Tuesday, April 26th, 2016

Professor Scott Meinke Weighs in on PA Primary, Potential Republican Convention Scenario

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Professor Scott Meinke, political science, was quoted twice in an article about the five states that are having their presidential primaries today. …

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Tuesday, April 26th, 2016

Guy Williams ’76 Named President and CEO of Detroiters Working for Environmental Justice

Guy Williams ’76, a Bucknell University graduate, was recently named the first full-time president and CEO of Detrioters Working for Environmental Justice (DWEJ). Williams, who …

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Monday, April 25th, 2016

Ted Grace ’95 Appointed Vice President, Investor Relations at United Rentals

Ted Grace ’95, a Bucknell University graduate, was recently appointed vice president, investor relations at United Rentals, Inc. Grace has over 20 years of …

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Friday, April 22nd, 2016

J.T. Ferrara ’17 Accepted Into Prestigious Budapest Semesters in Mathematics

J.T. Ferrara ’17, a double major in electrical engineering and mathematics, has been accepted into the prestigious Budapest Semesters in Mathematics program for the fall …

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Friday, April 22nd, 2016

Professor Chris Ellis Featured on Public Radio Interview

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Professor Chris Ellis, political science, recently conducted an interview with Minnesota Public Radio about the untapped potential of non-voters — those individuals …

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Thursday, April 21st, 2016

Nick Stone ’99 Joins Cherry Bekaert at Risk Advisory Services Director

Bucknell University alumnus Nick Stone ’99 has joined Cherry Bekaert LLP as the firm’s Risk Advisory Services Director. Over the last eight years, Stone has …

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Wednesday, April 20th, 2016

Sarah Bush ’89 Awarded Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence

Sarah Bush ’89, a Bucknell University graduate, was recently awarded a 2016 Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence at the University of Missouri. Bush is an …

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Tuesday, April 19th, 2016

Professor Chris Martine Garners Rutgers Alumni Association Award

Bucknell University Professor Chris Martine, biology, and the Burpee Chair in Plant Genetics & Research, has been selected to receive the 2016 Dennis M.

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Monday, April 18th, 2016

New Mobile App Aims to Draw More Downtown Traffic in Lewisburg

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Bucknell University students Dylan Yuska ’16 (economics), Matthew Bresnahan ’17 (economics) and Chris Shadek ’17 (computer science & engineering) hope that their new …

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Monday, April 18th, 2016

David Henry ’71 Announced as Co-Founder of New Specialty Finance Platform

Orangewood Partners, a private investment firm, and David B. Henry ’71, a Bucknell University alumnus, have announced the launch of Peaceable Street Capital (PSC), a …

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Thursday, April 14th, 2016

Lynda Roscoe Hartigan ’72 Promoted to Deputy Director of Peabody Essex Museum

Lynda Roscoe Hartigan ’72, a Bucknell University graduate, was recently promoted to James B. and Mary Lou Hawkes Deputy Director at the Peabody Essex Museum …

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Wednesday, April 13th, 2016

Bucknell Small Business Development Center Garners Regional Award

The Bucknell University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) recently received an award that is given out annually in advance of National Small Business …

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Tuesday, April 12th, 2016

James Luterman ’90 Appointed Senior Vice President at OvaScience

James Luterman ’90, a Bucknell University alumnus, was recently appointed senior vice president, research & development at OvaScience, a global fertility company that focuses on …

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Monday, April 11th, 2016

Professor Ken Field’s Research Gets National Recognition

Associated Press
Professor Ken Field, biology, and his work were recently mentioned in an article showing that describes how some hibernation spots for bats …

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Monday, April 11th, 2016

Paul Cowie ’02 Joins Ownership Group at Meketa Investment Group

Paul Cowie, III ’02, a Bucknell University graduate, has been added to the ownership team at the Meketa Investment Group, a global investment consulting firm. …

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