The Foundation
Every student belongs, grows and leads
Strengthening programs and spaces that bring students together to succeed.
Our residential community isn’t separate from the academic one. It’s where personal and professional growth continues, and where connections develop and deepen.
Together, the places and initiatives we build will close the gap between who someone is and who they’re capable of becoming. Be the reason a student reaches their potential.
Campaign Progress
Thanks to the generosity of Bucknell supporters like you, Be the ’ray is on its way to hitting our $1 billion goal.
Overview
Total Donations Raised
$466,721,016
47% of $1 Billion Donation Goal Raised
Areas of Investment
The Center for Access & Success
Talent opened the door. Community guides them through.
The Bucknell Leadership Institute
Every Bucknellian has the potential to lead, with or without a title. Through self-awareness, empathy and ethical decision-making, students learn to inspire others through challenges and create meaningful change.
Community & Connection
Belonging isn’t optional; it’s the foundation that makes everything else possible.
Student Spaces
Community needs spaces to thrive. From welcoming residence hall lounges and cultural hubs to wellness centers and quiet places for reflection, Bucknell’s campus brings students together.
Health & Wellness
Early intervention, harm reduction and recovery support help students navigate alcohol and substance use, manage stress and mental health challenges, build resilience and foster healthier connections.
Impact Stories
Our students graduate ready to shape the world they live in. Learn more about how Bucknellians lead, grow and inspire others.
The Foundation
Opening Doors to Art and Opportunity: Wendy Quest Trevisani ’92
Wendy Quest Trevisani ’92 is expanding access to Bucknell through an endowed scholarship and, with her husband, Peter, supporting hands-on arts experiences that empower students to shape the Samek Art Museum’s permanent collection.
11.06.26
The Foundation
A Place that Feels Like Home: Hannah Kosko ’27
The Center for Access & Success has supported every step of Hannah Kosko's Bucknell journey. Now, she's helping make the center an even more welcoming space for first-generation students and scholarship recipients.
11.06.26
The Foundation
Focusing on Wellness: A Gift to Promote Growth
Strategic enhancements across Bucknell's health and wellness ecosystem strengthen support in order to comprehensively foster student success.
11.06.26
Our Other Commitments
This is one of five commitments in our historic campaign. Explore the other ways we’re shaping the future of Bucknell University.
The Bucknell Advantage
Every student learns across disciplines.
The Arena
Every student athlete competes and wins beyond the field.
The Launch
Every graduate lands with purpose.
The Promise
Every student who belongs here, gets here and stays.
Build an even brighter future for Bucknell
Because of your generosity, we are opening more doors, creating more opportunities and changing more lives.