Bucknell University

Since its founding in 1846, Bucknell University has become one of the most well-respected universities in the country. Our students are among the nation’s best. Our faculty year after year earn the appreciation of students for their lasting impact as teacher-scholars. Our beautiful campus features some of the finest buildings and grounds in American higher education. In this exceptional learning environment, students prepare to play a vital role in professions and communities across America and around the world.

Now, the University has reached a moment of opportunity. Building on Bucknell’s strengths and capitalizing upon a history of success, our bold strategic plan – The Plan for Bucknell – reflects the University’s greatest aspirations.

Bucknell is a unique national university, where liberal arts and professional programs complement each other. Bucknell educates students for a lifetime of critical thinking and strong leadership characterized by continued intellectual exploration, creativity, and imagination. A Bucknell education allows students to interact, day by day, with faculty who exemplify a passion for learning and a dedication to scholarship. Bucknell fosters a residential, co-curricular environment in which students develop intellectual maturity, personal conviction and strength of character, informed by a deep understanding of different cultures and diverse perspectives.

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