February 25th, 2017
Art book takes Scorsese’s “Silence” to the next level
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 …
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 …
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. …