Bucknell University
Private college in Lewisburg
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| 2025 | Noah Williamson wins Patriot League Player of the Year, and John Griffin III wins Patriot League Coach of the Year. |
| 2025 | U.S. News & World Report ranked Bucknell tied for 31st in the 'National Liberal Arts Colleges' category. |
| 2024 | Bucknell enrolled the Class of 2028, receiving 11,377 applications, accepting 3,291 students (28.9%), with 994 students enrolling (30.2% yield rate). |
| 2024 | Forbes rated Bucknell 93rd in its list of 'America's Top Colleges' and 22nd among liberal arts colleges. |
| 2024 | Washington Monthly ranked Bucknell 60th among liberal arts colleges based on contribution to public good. |
| 2024 | Payscale 'College Salary Report' ranked Bucknell 40th among all colleges and 10th among liberal arts colleges for salary potential. |
| 2024 | Bucknell University's College of Engineering was ranked 7th among American colleges without a PhD in engineering in the U.S. News & World Report college ranking. Additionally, the university received high rankings in specific engineering disciplines: Computer Engineering (5th), Civil Engineering (3rd), Electrical Engineering (4th), and Mechanical Engineering (3rd). |
| 2023 | The Bucknell Humanities Center began its annual themed programming focused on 'Colonial entanglements'. |
| 2023 | The school began constructing the first part of the Bucknell Greenway, an educational recreation path connecting campus and athletic fields. |
| 2023 | The Century Plant (Agave americana) in the Bucknell Greenhouse bloomed for the first time in thirty years. |
| March 21 2023 | John Griffin III was appointed as the 22nd head coach of the Bucknell Bison men's basketball program. |
| 2022 | Jay Wright concluded his tenure as head coach of the Villanova University basketball team. |
| 2022 | Bucknell University adopted a test-optional admissions policy, allowing applicants to choose whether to submit SAT and ACT scores when applying. |
| 2022 | Times Higher Education U.S. College Rankings placed Bucknell 27th among U.S. liberal arts colleges. |
| 2022 | The Bucknell Humanities Center continued its annual themed programming with the theme 'Pandemics'. |
| 2022 | The Freeman College of Management was ranked 17th among undergraduate business schools after four years as an independent college. |
| 2022 | A 1.76-megawatt solar array was installed as part of Bucknell's commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030. |
| 2021 | The Bucknell Humanities Center launched its annual themed programming with the theme 'Non/Humanity'. |
| 2021 | Largest graduating majors were identified: Accounting and Finance (79 graduates), Political Science and Government (76 graduates), and Economics (67 graduates). |
| 2021 | Holmes Hall, the newest building on Bucknell University's campus, was inaugurated, representing the continued growth and modernization of the university's infrastructure. |
| 2018 | Most recent appearance in the NCAA tournament for the Bucknell Bison men's basketball team. |
| 2018 | Zach Thomas wins Patriot League Player of the Year. |
| 2018 | The Bucknell Farm was established, building on the success of the Lewisburg Community Garden, to provide learning opportunities and fresh produce. |
| 2017 | Nana Foulland wins Patriot League Player of the Year, and Nathan Davis wins Patriot League Coach of the Year for the second time. |
| 2017 | The Bucknell Humanities Center was inaugurated with the opening of Hildreth-Mirza Hall, dedicated to supporting humanities research, pedagogy, and community. |
| 2017 | Bucknell University added the Freeman College of Management, expanding its academic offerings and providing a balance of liberal arts and pre-professional training. |
| 2016 | Peter Balakian won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry, highlighting his significant achievement in literature as a distinguished poet and author. |
| 2016 | Nathan Davis wins Patriot League Coach of the Year for the first time. |
| 2014 | Rob Andrews concluded his term as U.S. Representative from New Jersey |
| 2014 | Cameron Ayers wins Patriot League Player of the Year. |
| 2013 | Bill Westenhofer won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects for the film Life of Pi. |
| 2013 | Mike Muscala wins Patriot League Player of the Year for the second time. |
| 2013 | Mike Muscala graduates from Bucknell University, later becoming a professional basketball player. |
| April 2013 | The Geisinger-Bucknell Autism and Developmental Medicine Institute was established as a partnership between Bucknell University and Geisinger Health System, focusing on clinical treatment and interdisciplinary research on neurodevelopmental disorders. |
| February 2013 | Mike Muscala was drafted 44th overall by the Atlanta Hawks, becoming the only Bucknell Bison player to actively play in the NBA. |
| 2012 | Dave Paulsen wins Patriot League Coach of the Year for the second time. |
| 2012 | Won their first game in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT), defeating Arizona 65-54 in the First Round before losing to Nevada in the Second Round. |
| 2011 | Kristen Henderson co-authored Times Two: Two Women in Love and The Happy Family They Made, published by Simon & Schuster, and was named to Buzzfeed's Most Powerful LGBT Icons and Allies List |
| 2011 | Mike Muscala wins Patriot League Player of the Year, and Dave Paulsen wins Patriot League Coach of the Year for the first time. |
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