Bison Club
Elevating Division I excellence, on and off the field.
Winning championships has never been the full measure of Bison Athletics. Our larger mission is to develop student-athletes as whole people who embody commitment, leadership and teamwork on the field, in the classroom and throughout their lives.”
Tim Pavlechko ’91, Vice President for Athletics & Recreation
Bucknell asks its student-athletes to compete at the highest level of NCAA Division I and to excel in some of the most demanding classrooms in the country. They deliver on both, with a 97% graduation success rate that ranks among the best in the NCAA. The Bison Club is what makes that standard possible year after year. Gifts go directly to the team a donor chooses and are put to work in the same season, allowing coaches to recruit, train, travel and compete with the nation’s strongest programs.
Stronger teams. Stronger futures.
On the field: More than 700 student-athletes across 27 varsity programs train with the equipment, tools and recovery support that let them perform at their best.
In the classroom: Smarter travel — including flights in place of long bus rides to distant competitions — protects study time and brings athletes back ready for class.
Beyond Bucknell: Bison Club members are a network of alumni, parents and friends with a stake in every team. Student-athletes gain mentors, internships and career connections that last long after the final season.
700+
Division I Student-athletes Supported
27
Varsity Programs Impacted
97%
Graduation Success Rate (Ranks near top of NCAA DI)
What your gift makes possible
Every Bison Club gift supports the team you choose and counts toward Be the ’ray.
Team travel: Gets teams to competition rested, ready and on time, including postseason play.
Performance gear & equipment: Keeps every program outfitted to compete at the Division I level.
Training & recovery: Advanced training tools that help athletes get stronger and stay healthy.
Team experiences: Opportunities that broaden perspective and build the cohesion winning teams depend on.
Coach’s greatest need: Flexible dollars each coach directs where they matter most, including the moments no budget can predict.
Invest in the Whole Student-Athlete
Give the Bison the resources to pursue championships, excel in the classroom and develop the skills and confidence to thrive in every arena that follows.