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Learn about the trails they've blazed and how Bucknell has helped them throughout their journey. Section Navigation Subpages * Bucknell Stories * Alumni Stories * Donor Stories * Faculty Stories * Student Stories Vivian Kuang '25, Management Vivian Kuang '25 embraced every opportunity at Bucknell — balancing management, music, study abroad, faith and even life as Bucky the Bison — to launch parallel careers in corporate banking and concert piano. Read more Gia Hayes '20, Computer Science & Engineering Gia Hayes '20 doesn’t believe in choosing just one path — the Microsoft software engineer, entrepreneur and investor is building a career centered on innovation, ownership and impact. Read more Deepshikha Parmessur '19, International Relations After a global journey that took her from Mauritius to South Africa, Bucknell, Geneva and Uganda, Deepshikha Parmessur '19 returned to the African Leadership Academy to lead entrepreneurial leadership programs and mentor the next generation of changemakers across Africa. Read more Stephen Leslie '18, Biomedical Engineering Stephen Leslie '18 is making his mark both as a biomedical engineer and as a musical artist and producer by blending his technical knowledge with a love for music. Read more Mark Tallman '02, Education Mark Tallman '02 stars as the charismatic Nick in "Your Friends & Neighbors" on Apple TV+, a breakout hit series whose second season premieres April 3. Read more Yacine Bouabida '24, Computer Science and Economics Yacine Bouabida '24 works at an AI startup helping companies save money on cloud computing, using experience he first developed through research at Bucknell. Read more Juliet King '18, Biology Juliet King '18, now a doctoral researcher at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is investigating how genetic mutations disrupt the cellular processes that shape the developing palate — work that could help advance treatments for cleft palate. Read more Michel Ajjan '14, International Relations and Economics Michel Ajjan '14 works in international commercial planning at Delta Air Lines, overseeing transatlantic markets and helping connect people around the world. Read more Chris Gregory '18, Theatre, Animal Behavior, and French Chris Gregory '18 has combined his wide-ranging Bucknell interests into a healthcare career, teaching and mentoring EMT students while pursuing medical school. Read more Joel Boyd '79, M'80, Biology Joel Boyd '79, M'80 is the head physician for the U.S. men's ice hockey team at the Winter Olympics in Milan. Read more Cricket Treanor '18, Economics and Environmental Studies From Bucknell to Patagonia headquarters, Cricket Treanor '18 has built a career at the intersection of sustainability and business. Her journey shows how aligning your work with your values can create opportunities you never imagined. Read more Rebecca Baptiste-Forbes Carter '17, Economics, International Relations, and French Rebecca Baptiste-Forbes Carter '17 used her interdisciplinary Bucknell education to build a dynamic finance and technology career, earning a spot on Forbes' 30 Under 30 Finance list. Read more Alex "Goldie" Golden '17, Theatre Alex "Goldie" Golden '17 turned her jam-packed college experience into a successful, fast-paced career as a music director, culminating in a full-circle moment working on Broadway’s 'The Notebook' alongside her musical inspirations. Read more Uttam Kumaran '18, Computer Engineering Uttam Kumaran '18 credits Bucknell for giving him a strong foundation in engineering while also enabling him to explore entrepreneurship and management. Read more Serena Tramm '20, Mechanical Engineering As an applied science systems lead engineer at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Serena Tramm '20 has turned her dream career into a reality. Read more Jeesoo Park '07, English — Literary Studies Jeesoo Park '07 discovered her passion for behind-the-camera journalism during an internship with NBC's Today show and has since become a senior producer at The New York Times, where she skillfully balances breaking news with cinematic storytelling. Read more Asha Jordan '13, Environmental Science Asha Jordan '13 applies the critical-thinking skills she sharpened at Bucknell to tackle the uncertainties of climate-related financial risks. Read more Chrissy Haney Scheimreif '16, Political Science and Sociology Chrissy Haney Scheimreif '16, owner of an interior design firm in Lewisburg, found career fulfillment by following her passions and confidently embracing new opportunities. Read more Jaylen Amaker '15, Political Science and Economics Jaylen Amaker '15 broadens his horizons by always seeking to learn from those around him. Read more Bonnie Limmer '02, Classics and English — Literary Studies Bonnie Limmer '02 works to identify and share information about cyber threats and vulnerabilities so organizations can safeguard themselves. Read more Pagination * Page 1 * Page 2 * Page 3 * Next page Next › * Last page Last » Want to learn more about Bucknell? Request information Site Footer (c)2026 Bucknell University. All rights reserved. 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