August 5th, 2025
How a Soggy Spring and Hot Summer Nights Made 2025 an ‘Exceptional’ Year for Fireflies
The New York Times
Professor Sarah Lower, biology, provides expertise on some of the scientific biology behind fireflies in this story.
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The New York Times
Professor Sarah Lower, biology, provides expertise on some of the scientific biology behind fireflies in this story.
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ExploreClarion
This story reports that Bucknell thrower Evie Bliss ’27 won the USA Track & Field national championship in the women’s javelin. The story was …
Marketplace
Professor Geoff Schneider, economics, provides some historical background on how hunter-gatherer societies exchanged practical items, not precious metals like gold in this …
The Conversation
Professor Tian Xi, East Asian studies, contends in this commentary that Chinese focus on a writing genre known as “boys’ love …
The Cool Down
Professor DeeAnn Reeder, biology, has an earlier New York Times quote about how white-nose disease has wiped out huge swathes …
The Daily Item
A new study led by Professor Sarah Lower, biology, published in the journal BMC Genomics finding that smell — not …
ABC News
Professor Matias Vernengo, economics, director of the Bucknell Institute for Public Policy, is one of the experts who weighs in …
Discover
A new study led by Professor Sarah Lower, biology, finding that genetic evidence in the common eastern firefly suggesting that smell — …
NorthcentralPA.com
A new study led by Professor Sarah Lower, biology, was featured in this story and suggests that the common eastern firefly uses …
U.S. News & World Report
Jennifer Figueroa, director of international student & scholar services, provides advice in this story on what expenses, beyond …
The Philadelphia Inquirer
This story on why there may be more fireflies in Pennsylvania this summer includes a photo identified as being taken during a …
Patriot League on ESPN Productions
Women’s track & field student-athlete Tori Chace ’26, anthropology and biology, is profiled in this segment for the summer …
Blue Ridge Public Radio
Professor Sarah Lower, biology, is featured in this story about how some firefly species have been declining in number …
Inside Higher Ed
Bucknell’s College Admissions Insider podcast is highlighted in this story about how higher education professionals are increasingly producing podcasts to provide advice …
The Daily Mail/MSN
This story about Michael J Fox making an extraordinary return to acting after three decades with Parkinson’s disease, which is surging in …
Chief Learning Officer
Nicole Whitehead, vice president, talent, culture and human resources; and Ashley Dugger, director of learning and organizational development, co-authored …
Bloomberg News
Professor Zhiqun Zhu, political science and international relations, provides expert analysis in this story on why China was quick to condemn …
Times of India
As Israel rains missiles on Iranian military and nuclear targets and President Trump weight U.S. intervention, China, and its President Xi Jinpin, …
exploreClarion
Evie Bliss ’27, who became only the second two-time All-American in Bucknell women’s track and field history, will compete for Team USA in Germany …
WVIA News
Bucknell’s international student population and its participation in the Community International Festival were highlighted in this story on how international students bring an …
Discover Magazine
Professor Sarah Lower, biology, provides expert insight in this story on why certain species of fireflies may risk extinction from habitat …
WITF-FM
Gina Bavero, director of Bucknell’s Counseling & Student Development Center, is interviewed in this episode of “The Spark” for Bucknell being recognized …
Business News Today
Freeman College of Management Professor James Lawson, accounting, is one of the authors of a new study published by the …
The Daily Item
Professor Steve Jordan, biology, provides expert insight in this story on the emergence of the Brood XIV cicadas in this …
History Channel
Professor Stephanie Larson, professor of classics and ancient Mediterranean studies, discusses the sexuality of ancient Greece in this package.
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CNN
Professor Zhiqun Zhu, political science and international relations, discusses the U.S.-China trade war and how China has the advantage in rare earth …
The New York Times
Professor DeeAnn Reeder, biology, provides research-based perspective in this story about another species of fungus found in Europe and …
The Daily Item
This column by Editor Bill Bowman highlights Bucknell’s sustainable student move-out and its contribution to the local furniture bank DIG and the …
Forbes
A quote from the Commencement address by keynote speaker Jessica Livingston ’93 was included in this nationwide Commencement roundup. …
Deseret News
Professor Zhiqun Zhu, political science and international relations, contributed his expertise to this story on how mounting tensions between the U.S. …
Higher Thinking on Higher Ed podcast
Heather Johns, vice president, marketing & communications, explores what it really takes to lead an integrated, mission-driven …
Katie Couric Media
A quote from the Commencement speech by keynote speaker Jessica Livingston ’93 was included in this Commencement round-up. Also published by …
WNEP-TV
The University’s annual sustainable move-out is featured in this segment, highlighting how students give back to the community while moving out of campus …
The Philadelphia Inquirer
This story reports that among schools in the outlet’s coverage area, Bucknell had two 17-year-olds who graduated in 2020 and 2023 respectively, …
The Athletic
Professor Reggie Gazes, animal behavior, provides insight on why it’s valuable to watch animals in this story. …
U.S. News & World Report
Experts, including Freeman College of Management Professor Stacy Mastrolia, accounting, recommend paying attention to the economy but not …
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Jessica Livingston ’93, an entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder of Silicon Valley’s startup incubator, Y Combinator, is listed in this story as Bucknell’s …
Business Insider
Freeman College of Management Professor Stacy Mastrolia, accounting, advises in this story that if you’re struggling with credit card debt, you …
NorthcentralPA.com
A cutting-edge international experiment is searching for evidence of dark matter particles, and Bucknell Professor Abby Kopec, physics & astronomy, is part …
The Press-Enterprise
The Weis Center for the Performing Arts received the 2025 Green Business Award from the Central Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce, according to this …
The Daily Item
Professor Duane Griffin, geography, affiliated faculty in environmental studies & sciences, provides expert insight in this story on how …
thedailydigest.com/MSN
Professor Jackie Villadsen, physics & astronomy, and her discovery documenting bursts of radio waves from the red dwarf star YZ Ceti, which …
WNEP-TV
Area high school students gathered in Kulpmont Veterans Sports Complex for an Earth Day event exploring environmental stations, one hosted by Bucknell, and this …
WalletHub
Freeman College of Management Professor Sandy Bond, professor in practice in real estate, is a featured expert in this Q&A on what …
WNEP-TV
Professor Eric Faden, English — film/media studies, and the Japanese Paper Film Project he is leading are featured in this segment. …
ABC News
Professor Matias Vernengo, economics, director of the Bucknell Institute for Public Policy, provides analysis in this story on the state …
U.S. News & World
Professor Nate Siegel, mechanical engineering, the Heinemann Family Professor in Engineering, makes recommendations in this story on what homeowners …
WVIA-TV
Keystone Edition Business, hosted by Steve Stumbris, director, Bucknell Small Business Development Center, showcased the SBDC’s BizPitch final in this rebroadcast …
The Overlook
Professor Judy Grisel, psychology and neuroscience, reinforced the urgency of long-term support for those afflicted by substance use in this story …
The Daily Item
Professor Christine Ngo, economics, is featured in this story on the impact of President Trump’s tariff plan on small business. …