February 6th, 2017
Professor Carmen Gillespie Garners Stillhouse Press Poetry Award
Professor Carmen Gillespie, English, recently received the 2016 Poetry Prize from Stillhouse Press, a book publisher that bills itself as “craft publishing for …
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 …
President Barack Obama recently announced the appointment of Kenneth J. Schutz ’76, a Bucknell University graduate, to the National Museum and Library Services Board, an …
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS), a national advocacy group, recently named William Tighe ’00, a Bucknell University graduate, as its vice president …
William Humphries ’92, a graduate of Bucknell University, was recently appointed executive vice president of dermatology at Valeant Pharmaceuticals. Humphries comes to Valeant from Merz …
Steven Hoerter ’91, a Bucknell University alumnus, was recently appointed to the board of directors of Ignyta, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on precision medicine …
Men’s Health
What do Jimmy Kimmel and Professor Joel Wade’s research have in common? Earlier this month, actor Ryan Gosling joined Jimmy Kimmel Live! and …
Melissa Plaisance ’82, a Bucknell University graduate, was recently elected to the board of the National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI), a professional association of corporate …
Professor Virginia Zimmerman, English, recently gave an interview for Writer, Writer, Pants on Fire, a writing blog. In it, she discusses her approach to …
Bridgette Mayer ’96, a Bucknell University alumna, recently wrote an essay about her career path that led her to open her own art gallery in …
South China Morning Post
As January 20 inches closer, a hot topic of discussion in the news has been and will likely continue to be …
Last week, Sasha Carpenter ’19 was the subject of a featured spot on WNEP news. The local ABC affiliate told the story of how Carpenter …
Medical Daily
Professor Joel Wade, psychology, made some comments in this article about why some couples do appear to look and act alike. …
Jim Steele ’77, a graduate of Bucknell University, was recently added to the board of directors of Yext, a location data management company. Steele is …
Scientific American
Professor Peter Jansson, electrical & computer engineering, was quoted in this recent article that explores the process of cold fusion — the …
Ray Sisson ’87, a graduate of Bucknell University, recently co-founded a commercial aircraft leasing company, AVi8 Air Capital. Sisson was previously the president and …
Emma Frawley ’17 was one of five Bucknell University students that attended the 2016 Pennsylvania Botany Symposium held in State College last month, and one …
Professor Chris Martine, biology, was recently one of two guests for an interview on Viewpoints Radio about teaching science to kids. Martine spoke about …
U.S. News & World Report
IPP Review
As an expert on Asian politics and relations between the United States and Asian countries, particularly China, Professor …
Washington Post
Professor Scott Meinke, political science, wrote an op-ed in which he refers to his recently published book and explains ways in which …
China Daily
Over the last month, president-elect Donald Trump has been busy picking his cabinet for the upcoming administration that will assume power in January. …
R. Scott Latimer ’77, a Bucknell University alumnus, was recently appointed vice president, financial planning & strategic transactions at the Einstein Healthcare Network. Latimer comes …
Jackie Lundblad ’81, a graduate of Bucknell University, was recently appointed vice president of strategic planning at Ensemble Real Estate Solutions, a company that provides …
Joseph Roy M’89, a graduate alumnus of Bucknell University, was recently named the Pennsylvania Superintendent of the Year. The Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators annually …
William Watkinson ’45, a Bucknell University graduate and World War II veteran, is the subject of this story on NJ.com. Today marks the 75th anniversary …
Bucknell University recently upgraded the lighting in both the Harvey M. Powers and Tustin Studio Theaters. This article, in Projection, Lights and Staging News …
Marsha Hunt ’85, a Bucknell University alumna, was recently appointed to the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). The FASB is a private organization that establishes …
Paul Adkins ’81, P’15, a Bucknell University graduate, was recently appointed executive vice president and chief operating officer at Corporate Office Properties Trust (COPT), an …
Richard Pfeifer ’73, a Bucknell University alumnus, was recently named the director of preclinical development at AVROBIO, Inc. a clinical-stage biotechnology company that develops gene …