The Launch
Every graduate lands with purpose
Bucknellians aren’t prepared just to get a job, but to lead in one.
Career readiness won’t be housed in an office. It will be an immersive experience that builds across five years, powered by guaranteed internships, a strong alumni network and rich real-world experiences. We will prepare students for an ever-changing job market, ensuring they graduate with skills and experience equivalent to mid-career jobs, not entry-level ones.
We will aim for 100% of graduates to find meaningful outcomes within nine months, not as an aspiration, but as a standard. Be the way forward for the next members of our alumni community.
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
College of Engineering Career Hub
Enhancing career support for the engineers who will solve the challenges of tomorrow.
Freeman College of Management Career Hub
From classroom to boardroom, accelerating professional ambition.
Athletics Career Hub
The game prepares them for life. The hub launches them into it.
Bison Helping Bison: Mentoring & Networking
From campus to career, activating the Bucknell network.
Impact Stories
Here, students prepare for a life of meaning and impact — not just for a first job. Read about the career ecosystem we’re strengthening at Bucknell and the alumni who are leading the way forward.
The Launch
No. 1 Is Just the Beginning: Career Outcomes Set the Stage for Growth
Bucknell is already recognized as one of the nation’s premier universities for preparing students for rapid career advancement and a lifetime of success. The Be the ’ray Campaign is about building on our momentum to become the very best.
11.06.26
The Launch
Stronger With Every Step: Charting a Five-year Career Journey
Incoming classes will experience five years of career support, beginning before they even arrive at Bucknell. Through the Be the ’ray Campaign, Bucknell will strengthen career development at every stage.
11.06.26
The Launch
The Connection that Started Everything: Ken Freeman ’72
A Bucknell connection launched Ken Freeman’s career. His legacy will help thousands of Bucknell students launch theirs, today and in the future.
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 Foundation
Every student belongs, grows, and leads.
The Arena
Every student athlete competes and wins beyond the field.
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.