June 15th, 2017
Bucknell Professor Darakhshan Mir Named Data & Society Fellow
Professor Darakhshan Mir, computer science, has been named a 2017–18 fellow by Data & Society, a New York City-based research institute focused …
Professor Darakhshan Mir, computer science, has been named a 2017–18 fellow by Data & Society, a New York City-based research institute focused …
Bucknell Professor Raphael Dalleo, English, has won the 2017 Gordon K. and Sibyl Lewis Prize from the Caribbean Studies Association for his book, American Imperialism’s
Two Bucknell students, Emma Frawley ’17 and Nic Diaz ’17, were the sole winners of a top research prize from one of North America’s leading …
CNN
Fareed Zakaria, journalist and host of CNN’s Fareed Zakaria GPS, discusses free speech and the silencing of conservative views — two themes of …
Fox News Opinion
On this Memorial Day, Professors David Del Testa, history, and Adrian Mulligan, geography, discuss how a team of faculty and students is …
NPR
Following President Donald Trump’s creation by executive order of an Advisory Commission on Election Integrity, NPR affiliate KJZZ of Phoenix, Ariz., interviewed Lindsay Nielson, …
The Philadelphia Inquirer
The Bush Tomato, a plant species first described by Bucknell Professor Chris Martine, biology, was one of only two plants named to …
Bucknell University chemical engineering major Jordan Berger ’17 recently shared the results of his research with an influential audience — elected officials at the Pennsylvania …
Savanna Morrison ’18, a triple major in music, art history and Italian, has been awarded a Beinecke Scholarship. The prestigious scholarship is …
Granta: The Magazine of New Writing
Literary magazine Granta has selected Bucknell University Professor Chinelo Okparanta, English, to its list of the most …
Accounting.com ranked Bucknell University’s program in accounting sixth among U.S. colleges and universities. The website praised the degree in business administration with a concentration in …
The Bucknell team of Aiqiu Wang ’19, Haipu Sun ’19 and Haoyu Xiong ’19 were named meritorious winners at the 2017 Mathematical Contest in Modeling …
Payscale
Salary-information provider Payscale.com ranked Bucknell University third on its list of Best Value Liberal Arts Colleges for the second year in a row. The …
Voice of America
Professor Zhiqun Zhu, political science and international relations, discusses the advantages of President Trump hosting foreign leaders at his Mar-a-Lago estate. …
The New York Times
While President Trump’s plan to revive the coal industry made front-page news, Pulitzer-prize winning composer Julia Wolfe brought her choral work …
Lynn Breyfogle, associate dean for the College of Arts & Sciences and professor of mathematics, was awarded an ACE Fellowship for 2017-2018. Since 1965, …
FoxNews.com
Professor Zhiqun Zhu, political science and international relations, calls Japan’s plan to populate a cluster of islands between Okinawa and Taiwan “counterproductive in terms …
NPR — Here & Now
NPR’s Here & Now talks with writer and artist Jonathon Keats about his Reciprocal Biomimicry Initiative — the concept behind …
Kelly Murphy ’12 and Kate Benenson ’13 were honored with Success Academy Charter Schools Excellence Awards. Murphy won an ETHOS Excellence Award, which recognizes school …
WNEP-TV
Reporter Mike Steven’s tells the story of “Dust and Light,” a coal-themed photography exhibit hosted by the Weis Center for the Performing Arts in …
WalletHub
Visiting Associate Professor of Management Mark McNabb offered tips for consumers hoping to improve their credit scores as part of WalletHub story ranking the …
The New York Times
The New York Times highlighted work by Professor Jennifer Silva, sociology, as an example of how sociologists can shed …
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 …