Bucknell University

Bucknell University, a private liberal arts institution located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, is currently in the news due to legal proceedings following the death of a freshman football player. Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr. died after collapsing during a training session in July 2024. The university's former strength and conditioning coach, Mark Kulbis, has been charged in connection with the player's death. The parents of Calvin Dickey Jr. have expressed their appreciation for the criminal charges filed against the coach. This situation highlights ongoing concerns regarding athletic training protocols and accountability within university sports programs.