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Bucknell mourns the loss and honors the life of alumna Rachel Apa ’24
The Bucknell community on campus and beyond mourn the loss of alumna and former field hockey star Rachel Apa ’24 after her tragic passing during the New York City Marathon. Apa collapsed as she was approaching the 24-mile marker while running in the NYC Marathon on Nov. 1. She tragically passed away in the hospital several hours later. Apa was running her first marathon to raise money to support research for Parkinson’s disease in honor of her late grandfather.
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York College to buy Penn State campus
York College of Pennsylvania plans to buy the Penn State York campus for $7.4 million, officials announced Thursday. The college plans to partner with WellSpan Health to turn the property into a hub for education, healthcare training and regional workforce development. Penn State York will stay open through the spring...
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Bucknell launches historic $1 billion ‘Be the ’ray’ campaign
Lewisburg, Pa. — Bucknell University publicly launched “Be the ’ray,” the most ambitious comprehensive campaign in its history, on Friday, Nov. 6. With a $1 billion goal, the multi-year effort has already secured $518 million in donor support, surpassing the record amount raised in the university’s previous “WE DO” campaign. Be the ’ray is organized around five commitments that frame the $1 billion goal: The Bucknell Advantage: faculty and staff support, global learning, undergraduate research, and interdisciplinary centersThe Foundation: leadership, advising, and residential experienceThe Arena: student-athletesThe Launch: career advancement, guaranteed internships, and alumni networkThe Promise: meeting 100% of demonstrated need for every admitted student, eliminating loans for families earning under $150,000, and strengthening merit scholarships “The achievements of this campaign will allow Bucknell to shape the future of higher education,” John Bravman, president of Bucknell University, said. “Bucknell has always been at its best when we have been willing to think boldly about what students need and what education can become. This is a pivotal moment, and Be the ’ray gives us the resources to define our path forward and build on our strengths.” Annie Drapeau ’88, chair of the Board of Trustees, said: “By 2035, Bucknell will be the
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Swimming and diving breaks 2 school records at quad meet
The swimming and diving team traveled to Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, on Saturday to compete against host Bucknell University, the Naval Academy and American University in a quad meet. Both the men’s and women’s squads earned victories over American but dropped matches against the two other schools. The men’s team...