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Adopted December 1936 ARTICLE 1. The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics is a socialist state of workers and peasants. ARTICLE 2. The Soviets of Working People's Deputies, which grew and attained strength as a result of the overthrow of the landlords and capitalists and the achievement of the dictatorship of the proletariat, constitute the political foundation of the U.S.S.R. ARTICLE 3.

The graduates from the Class of 2025 at Commencement in May. Photo by Emily Lamparter, Marketing & Communications From maintaining Navy submarines in Maine to shaping education policy in Texas, analyzing financial risk in San Francisco to pursuing law in Boston, members of the Class of 2025 are applying their Bucknell education to solve problems and create impact.

An aerial view of Bucknell's Malesardi Quadrangle. Photo by James T. Giffen, Marketing & Communications Bucknell University has once again been recognized among the nation's leading liberal arts institutions, finishing tied for No. 30 in the category of National Liberal Arts Colleges in the new U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges rankings, published today. This marks the second time in three years that Bucknell has placed in the top 30 in this category, improving from 31st last year.

They didn't come to Washington, D.C., to solve all the problems facing higher education. But for nearly two hours inside the storied halls of the National Press Club, 11 college presidents did their best to take on the big questions from a record number of journalists covering the academy during the eighth annual Presidents Dinner, hosted by Bucknell and emceed by President John Bravman.

From the recording studio to the flight deck, this year’s 30 Under 30 are stepping up and standing out. These young alumni are turning big ideas into real-world impact by creating viral brands, building startups and creating award-winning content. They are founders, mentors, storytellers and innovators who are shaking things up and rewriting the rules. We’re thrilled to announce the 30 Bucknellians who are leading the herd in 2025.

Bucknell University will open its 180th academic year on Monday, Aug. 25, with a record overall student enrollment for a fifth straight year with 3,969 students, bolstered by its largest incoming class in University history. The Class of 2029 numbers 1,040 new students — surpassing the previous record of 1,039 students in the Class of 2026 — selected from among 11,561 applicants. As of Aug.

Bucknell University has been named the top liberal arts college in the nation and ranked 21st overall among the "50 Top Colleges in the U.S." in LinkedIn's first-ever ranking of schools that best set graduates up for long-term career success.

Job Scams – How to Recognize and Avoid Them If it sounds too good to be true it probably is! Here are some tips on avoiding employment scams, summarized from articles listed below. Don’t get involved with an employer that’s willing to hire you without even a phone interview. If the employer doesn’t use a company email address or verifiable phone number to schedule and conduct a phone or video call, that can be a red flag.

In the Freeman College of Management, students chart a course that encourages them to embrace new challenges, develop teamwork and leadership skills, and test big ideas that can have lasting impacts far beyond the classroom. And it all begins with Management 101. Now in its 45th year, Management 101 once looked very different from the hallmark course it is today.

Two Bucknellians have earned Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants, one of the nation's most prestigious academic honors. The Fulbright Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, offers competitive, merit-based awards for students, scholars and professionals to conduct research, study or teach abroad. It's a highly selective opportunity that promotes cultural exchange and international collaboration.