March 15th, 2017
Working Smarter, Not Harder, in Admissions
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Reviewing more than 10,000 applications can be a daunting task. But, in this article, Dean of Admissions Rob Springall …
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Reviewing more than 10,000 applications can be a daunting task. But, in this article, Dean of Admissions Rob Springall …
George Coe M’80, a graduate alumnus of Bucknell University, was recently named the chief operating officer of the Follett Corporation and Baker & Taylor. He …
New Scientist
New Scientist magazine reported on the findings of a study by Professor Andrea Halpern, psychology, that asked whether our ability to …
Niche-Canada.org
Professor Claire Campbell, history, recently wrote this article that details a new dual-class project that she is undertaking with Professor Andrew Stuhl, …
John McKeegan ’84, a Bucknell University alumnus, was recently named vice president for institutional advancement at Linfield College in McMinnville, Ore. He has worked at …
WNYC
Professor Jennifer Silva, sociology & anthropology, recent gave an interview on WNYC’s The Takeaway in which she discusses some of her current research …
Earlier this year, Bucknell University graduate William Tighe ’00 was named the new vice president of federal government affairs at the National Association of Chain …
GoodCall
Professor Neil Boyd, management, has done research on workplace dynamics and best managing and leadership practices, so he is often asked to comment …
Philly.com
Professor of Education Abe Feuerstein argues in this opinion piece that inequities in school funding across Pennsylvania need to be addressed, but a proposed …
Professor Joseph Tranquillo, biomedical & electrical engineering, was recently featured on the VentureWell website, in which he talks about teaching, entrepreneurship and innovation in …
Joseph Salvino M’83, a graduate alumnus of Bucknell University, was recently appointed professor in the Molecular and Cellular Oncogenesis Program and Scientific Director of …
Geoffrey Gallo ’82, a graduate of Bucknell University, was recently named senior vice president of marketing and strategic consulting at Grennan Fender CPAs, an Orlando-based …
Philly.com
Mako Fujimura ’83, P’13 and current member of Bucknell’s Board of Trustees, discusses art, faith and his work as a special adviser on the …
Mary Medure ’17 recently committed to join Teach for America (TFA) following her graduation from Bucknell University in the spring. Medure, who will be the …
Huffington Post
Professor Chris Martine, biology, recently wrote a column in which he encouraged his fellow scientists to engage in and embrace more self-promotion, …
Diane Allen ’70, a Bucknell University alumna and New Jersey State Senator, recently announced her retirement following the end of her current term in January …
In December, Bucknell University President John Bravman was named the chair of the Geisinger Health System Board of Directors. The top of the Geisinger board …
Ira Levee ’71, a graduate of Bucknell University, was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America. Levee is …
Washington Jewish Week
Professor Scott Meinke, political science, helped explain the role of whips in the U.S. House of Representatives in this article that …
Luke McGuire ’08, a Bucknell University alumnus, recently received a Bisgrove Scholar Award from Science Foundation Arizona (SFAz). With support from Arizona philanthropist Jerry Bisgrove, …
Washington Post
Professor Lindsay Nielson, political science, co-authored an op-ed today that summarizes her latest research with her two colleagues on voter ID laws. …
Zenji Nakazawa ’89, a Bucknell University graduate, was recently appointed to a leadership post at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Nakazawa will serve as the …
Everyone enjoys a good romance story on Valentine’s Day, right? This article tells the story of how Shari Aser ’98 and her husband, Bill, who …
A new book recently debuted that profiles Jay Wright ’83, the head men’s basketball coach at Villanova. Titled Long Shots: Jay Wright, Villanova, and College …
Rebecca Critser ’10, a Bucknell University alumna, was recently selected as the recipient of the Richard and Kaye Woltman Endowed Fellowship in Health Communications for …
Professor Andrew Stuhl, environmental studies, recently garnered a 2017 Young Scholars Prize from the International Union of History and Philosophy of Science and …
Bucknell has a proud, engaged and vibrant alumni network, and the website CollegeRank recently recognized it as one of the Top 25 Best College Alumni …
Kim Ruth ’76, a graduate of Bucknell University, was recently elected to the Board of Directors of TriState Capital Holdings, Inc., the parent company of …
Professor Carmen Gillespie, English, recently received the 2016 Poetry Prize from Stillhouse Press, a book publisher that bills itself as “craft publishing for …
Jonathan Johnson ’00, a Bucknell University graduate, recently became a member of the Schulman Study Group, a distinguished and select group of prominent orthodontists …
GoodCall
In this article, Bucknell University Dean of Admissions Rob Springall spoke about some of the factors that can predict success in college for …
Samantha Deffler ’10, a Bucknell University alumna, was recently featured on NPR’s Morning Edition. The story tells of Deffler’s work in cognitive science and her …
The Bucknell student chapter of the American Chemical Society (ACS) recently received a Commendable award for its activities during the 2015-16 academic year. The announcement …
Kim Casko ’96, a Bucknell University graduate, was recently featured in a Q&A in the Corridor Business Journal, a trade magazine in Iowa. In …
Lester Erb ’91, a Bucknell University graduate, was recently profiled on NJ.com. Earlier this month, Erb was named the running backs coach for the football …
The Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, a local performing arts center, is currently producing Gunpowder Joe, a play about Joseph Priestley, the 18th-century scholar generally credited …
Patriot-News
Professor Virginia Zimmerman, English, wrote this op-ed about how she believes that Betsy DeVos, President Trump’s nominee for Education Secretary, is not qualified …
Kurt Krauss ’94, a graduate of Bucknell University, was recently named the chief projects officer for the U.S. advisory services group at WSP | Parsons …
Charles Wilson M’63, a graduate alumnus of Bucknell University, was recently awarded the Frank W. Reinhart Award from ASTM International, an international standards organization that …
WKOK Radio
Steve Stumbris, director of the Bucknell Small Business Development Center, yesterday gave an interview on local radio station WKOK-AM and spoke about …
Steve Kohn ’81, an alumnus of Bucknell University, was recently profiled in a Q&A piece in the Commercial Observer, a trade publication for New …
The recent replacement of the Rooke Chapel belfry received some local media coverage. This story in the Daily Item chronicles how the construction crew needed …
Makoto Fujimura ’83, a graduate of Bucknell University, recently received the 2016 Aldersgate Prize from the John Wesley Honors College at Indiana Wesleyan University for …
China Daily
Professor Zhiqun Zhu, international relations and political science, in this article commented on U.S. Secretary of State nominee Rex Tillerson’s remarks during …
Doug Kellermeyer ’15, a Bucknell University alumnus, was recently named the Direct Recruiters, Inc. (DRI) 2016 Rookie of the Year. One of a handful of …
Bucknell University’s Community College Scholars program was recognized in this article in The Chronicle of Higher Education. The piece highlights efforts that several colleges and …
It’s not everyone that gets an opportunity to have a bronze statue made of them, or at least pose as the stand-in subject of a …
Eric Hoerner ’81, a Bucknell University graduate, was recently one of three new members elected to the Lancaster Theological Seminary (LTS) Board of Trustees. LTS …
Erica Bowyer-Grason ’00, a Bucknell University alumna, recently joined Burns & McDonnell as a project manager, where she will lead environmental permitting projects within the …
From John Kehoe’s Cell, a blog dedicated to exploring the history of the Molly Macguires, recently posted an entry that recapped November’s lunchtime presentation …