Alliance for a Better Bucknell

Welcome, Dr. Bravman

ABB is encouraged to read today that Bucknell's Board of Trustees has selected the next president: Stanford vice provost John Bravman. As we said in the fall, we respect and will miss the current president, Brian Mitchell. It's our fervent hope that under President Bravman, Bucknell will not only consolidate the numerous gains it has made under President Mitchell, but reach new heights of excellence. We look forward to being part of that, and we offer heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Bravman.

Getting Beaten by Lehigh

If you've been following this site for the last six months, you know Bucknell has been embroiled in a free-speech controversy--having shut down peaceful student protests in the spring. You probably also know that sadly, Bucknell's administration has not responded to pleas from ABB and others to make things right. But what you may not know is what our rival Lehigh has been up to.

Not What We Envisioned

The new academic year is about to begin at Bucknell. For many students, especially the new Class of 2013, it is a time of excitement and new beginnings. Regrettably, for many of us who are not on campus, this is a time of sadness given two recent developments.

Free Speech on Campus

A civil liberties group in Philadelphia has issued an extremely disturbing critique of Bucknell.

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The Curriculum

It's hard to think of anything more important about Bucknell than what the students are learning.