President
Elisabeth Mermann-Jozwiak
Provost
Karl Voss
Douglas K. Candland Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences
Brad Putman
Richard E. Garman Dean of the College of Engineering
Cindy Guthrie
Interim Dean of the Freeman College of Management
Karin Rilley
General Counsel and Chief of Staff
Amy Badal
Fritz Family Dean of Students
Jermaine Truax
Director of Athletics & Recreation
Robert Midkiff
Vice President for Strategic Initiatives
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Eileen Petula
Vice President for Finance & Administration
Scott Rosevear
Vice President for University Advancement
Param Bedi
Vice President for Library & Information Technology
Heather Johns
Vice President for Communications
Nicole Whitehead
Vice President for Human Resources
Jeffrey Loss
Associate Vice President for Facilities
Carol Kennedy
Executive Director, Office of the President and University Secretary
Dawn Becker ’85
Keren Bergman ’88
John Bravman, President Trustee
J. Frank Brown ’78
Tom Buchholz ’84
Bob Chrencik ’73
Laureen Costa ’90, Assistant Secretary
Frank Davis ’82, P’13
Lisa Cadette Detwiler P’18
Michael Dominguez ’91
Annie Drapeau ’88, Vice Chair
Brenda Earl ’81
Mako Fujimura ’83, P’13
Martin Gilliard ’99
Robert Gilligan ’81
Gene Gorab ’85, P’12, P’16
Sunil Gulati ’81
Donald Isken ’75, P’12, P’20
Alexandra Jung ’92
Steve Kohn ’81, Vice Chair
Bridget LaCroix Lecky ’09
Jordy Leiser ’06
Carolyn Miles ’83
Sam Nana-Sinkam Jr. ’10
Chris O’Brien ’80, P’18, P’20, Chair
John Reynolds ’92
Laurie Schmidt ’99
Frank Schoeneman ’76, P’06
Kirsten Schubauer Heinemann ’81, P’12, P’15
Erika Stanat ’90
Chris Sullivan ’92
Garry Thaniel ’04, Secretary
Kathryn Vizas ’79
Dave West ’85
Audra Wilson ’94
Robin Zafirovski ’79, P’09
As of December 2022


Dear
Bucknellians,
We’re proud of the education and opportunities we offer students, both in and out of the classroom — but we want to do even more to ensure that we are an exceptional residential campus. In these pages you’ll learn how Bucknell continues to offer a truly life-changing educational experience for the whole student — not just academically, but also mentally, physically and emotionally. You’ll meet some of the Bucknellians who make our campus community such a special place to live, learn and grow. You’ll discover how we continue to deepen our commitment to diversity and sustainability, strengthening our campus culture and prioritizing good stewardship of resources. You’ll read how we are making Bucknell more accessible to talented students with financial need, and how gifts from alumni, parents and friends of the University enhance every aspect of student life, every day.
I’m inspired by what we’ve accomplished together — and I’m energized by what the future holds. Thank you for being part of this exciting era in the history of our great University.
Sincerely,

We Are Living Bucknell’s Mission

Cultivating academic excellence across the institution
(P. 8)

Building and sustaining a diverse community in which all students, faculty and staff experience a sense of belonging supported by a foundation of inclusion, equity and access
(P. 12)

Providing an integrated and exemplary residential student experience
(P. 12)

Creating a sustainable future through the responsible stewardship of the University’s financial, natural, human and other resources
(P. 20)





Cultivating academic excellence across the institution
(P. 8)


Building and sustaining a diverse community in which all students, faculty and staff experience a sense of belonging supported by a foundation of inclusion, equity and access
(P. 12)


Providing an integrated and exemplary residential student experience
(P. 12)


Creating a sustainable future through the responsible stewardship of the University’s financial, natural, human and other resources
(P. 20)

Bucknell’s Mission
Revolutionizing Access
The Bucknell Gateway Scholars Program
Read more about our newest access initiative in the Winter 2023 edition of Bucknell Magazine and at bucknell.edu/GatewayScholars
Expanding Our Community
Embracing Diverse Perspectives

“… the state of American democracy is not as we would like it to be … And so we’ve got to find a way to have Americans again be confident and respect their institutions … I am optimistic because I believe our institutions are pretty strong.”
Read more at bucknell.edu/CondoleezzaRice
“… the state of American democracy is not as we would like it to be … And so we’ve got to find a way to have Americans again be confident and respect their institutions … I am optimistic because I believe our institutions are pretty strong.”
Read more at bucknell.edu/CondoleezzaRice

“At the end of the day, voters can surprise you, [and] that’s the great thing about America. It’s up to the voters. It’s not up to the politburo. … I think the majority of Americans trust the electoral process.”
Read more at bucknell.edu/JakeTapper

The Three College Difference
Bucknell is defined by three exceptional colleges and student-focused faculty who are leaders in teaching, research and innovation. Our distinctive structure — paired with our size and the depth of our academic offerings — sets us apart among liberal arts colleges.
As the University prepares for its spring 2024 review by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the determined work of faculty and institutional researchers is on track to prove to our accreditors that we are an effective, forward-thinking institution that delivers a top-tier education.
Our self-assessment will also provide Bucknell with information that can be leveraged to achieve long-range goals and spur new innovations to provide an even more exceptional undergraduate experience.
Fertile Ground for Research
Lewisburg and the surrounding region offer rich opportunities for learning beyond the classroom.
Research is action. Whether it moves us closer to understanding age-old mysteries or contributes to direct improvements in the life of our community, the work of our faculty and undergraduate researchers informs, effects and creates change. Evidence of that unfolding evolution surrounds Bucknell in the community that is both our home and a rich living laboratory.
On the water: A computer science and engineering double-major from Oley, Pa., Kit Jackson ’25 spent his summer in Bucknell’s Animal Behavior Lab, creating a sensor to track how mussels move and clean the Susquehanna River. Bucknell’s proximity to the river, as well as smaller streams like Bull Run, allows students to gain hands-on technical skills as they conduct a myriad of research projects including the development of filtration systems, pollutant benchmarking, conservation and stream clean-up.
On the water: A computer science and engineering double-major from Oley, Pa., Kit Jackson ’25 spent his summer in Bucknell’s Animal Behavior Lab, creating a sensor to track how mussels move and clean the Susquehanna River. Bucknell’s proximity to the river, as well as smaller streams like Bull Run, allows students to gain hands-on technical skills as they conduct a myriad of research projects including the development of filtration systems, pollutant benchmarking, conservation and stream clean-up.
Ecosystems of Support
Going Beyond for Students
Bison Pride
Leading the Way,
by Way of Bucknell
Our students are eager to carve their own paths of innovation and discovery — and they know that Bucknell is preparing them well. From climate change to economic inequality, population growth to pandemics, the path ahead presents obstacles of a dizzying scale and complexity. But Bucknellians are tenacious in their fight for a brighter tomorrow, and we’re eager for the future they will shape.
The Classroom Shuffle
How the class led to the project that led to the internship that led to the job offer.
Tomorrow’s leaders and innovators are found in Bucknell classrooms today. Through hands-on, project-based learning opportunities, Bucknell faculty — like Professor Sam Gutekunst, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Assistant Professor of Data Science — help students connect the dots between what they learn in class and the world they inhabit, and put their knowledge to work in making that world better.
Impressed by the initiative Thomas Smith ’23 (left) and Jake Luther ’23 (right) showed in his classroom, Gutekunst invited both computer engineering majors to participate in a research project aimed at helping Bucknell’s Registrar’s Office improve class scheduling. “Jake and Thomas stood out for their incredible intellectual curiosity and potential, so I was elated to get them on a project,” Gutekunst says.
Financial Summary
Breaking Down the Budget

Striving for a Brighter Tomorrow
Bucknell is taking action to create a more sustainable and abundant future.
Jeff Loss, associate vice president for facilities
Solar Array
New Natural Pathway
Living Laboratory
Hyper-local Dining
Something new is sprouting in Bostwick and the Bison. Employing indoor Babylon Micro-Farms that use 96% less water and 55% less plastic than traditional farming, Bucknell Dining Services served up leaf lettuce, romaine, fresh mint and more — all grown right in the kitchen.
LEED Gold for Holmes Hall
Bucknell’s newest academic building, Holmes Hall, achieved LEED Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Like all recently constructed buildings at Bucknell, Holmes was built to meet stringent environmental guidelines and to remain sustainable for decades to come.

A Steady Hand
President John C. Bravman will continue leading Bucknell and the fulfillment of the University’s strategic plan.
On Oct. 21, 2022, the Bucknell University Board of Trustees unanimously voted to extend President John C. Bravman’s contract through at least 2028. Already among the longest-serving presidents currently leading American universities, Bravman will, by the end of his current contract, have held the third-longest tenure among all Bucknell presidents. Through periods of uncertainty and opportunity, Bravman’s leadership has kept Bucknell focused on its mission and the fulfillment of its long- and short-term strategic goals.
High points of Bravman’s presidency include the passage of the The Plan for Bucknell 2025, the University’s first strategic plan in 13 years; his leadership of the successful efforts to remain open and ensure the continued delivery of in-person instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic; the establishment of the Freeman College of Management as Bucknell’s third college in 2017; the construction of new academic and residential facilities that have transformed the campus and the student living-learning experience; and the completion of Bucknell’s most ambitious fundraising campaign to date, the $500 million WE DO Campaign.
Bravman’s leadership offers a clear, bright and exciting vision for the Bucknell of tomorrow — one that will undoubtedly elevate and further strengthen the University’s well-established position among leaders in higher education.
