The Latest Breaking News from Bucknell University

Football star died after 100 burpees—Now his coach faces criminal charges

Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr., an 18-year-old freshman, collapsed during a July 2024 conditioning session and died two days later

The Independent UK · Jul 8

‘You Move Like AI’: Pennsylvania Woman Tries Hurdles Like an Olympic Athlete. She Goes Viral For Stumbling Her Way Through

A track runner from Bucknell University has gone viral because of her valiant, yet catastrophically failed, effort to run a hurdles race. It seems that the internet has gained its latest meme on TikTok with Ella Majeran and her goofy attempt at hurdles (@ellasuperspam33). Majeran, who is from Pennsylvania, shared…

The Mary Sue · Jun 11

University Kills the Press That Made It Famous to Save $300,000

Bucknell University is closing its 57-year-old press to save $300,000, sparking outcry from faculty and scholars who warn the decision destroys institutional prestige and signals a dangerous trend as more university presses face closure amid financial pressure.

International Business Times · Nov 13, 2025