Bucknell University is a private liberal arts university in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, distinguished by offering accredited engineering programs within a liberal arts setting. The university sits in the scenic Susquehanna Valley and maintains a strong sense of community through its active Greek life and small class sizes. Bucknell is known for producing well-rounded graduates who combine technical skills with broad intellectual foundations.
Mascot: Bison
Notable Alumni
Christy Mathewson (Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher)•Philip Roth (Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist)•Ken Langone (co-founder of Home Depot)
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Very low incidence of serious crime. Public Safety works closely with the tight-knit Lewisburg community. Most reported incidents are disciplinary actions.
Lewisburg is a small, quiet rural town in central Pennsylvania with very low crime rates and a strong sense of community.
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