About Us

Inspiring Creativity and Purposeful Innovation

The Perricelli-Gegnas Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (PGCEI) empowers bold ideas and transformative action at Bucknell University. Founded in 2024, the center bridges Bucknell’s three colleges to spark creativity, drive innovation, and create lasting impact. Through hands-on workshops, dedicated mentorship, and a dynamic community, we equip students and faculty with the skills to turn ideas into impactful ventures while cultivating personal and professional growth to drive meaningful change.

Our Mission

Building people before ventures, inspiring purposeful action to create value for the common good.

At the center, we are committed to:

Our Director

Prof Erin Jablonski, the visionary leader of the center, is dedicated to fostering creativity and guiding individuals toward impactful innovation. With a passion for empowering students and faculty, Erin emphasizes an entrepreneurial mindset rooted in curiosity, critical thinking, and purposeful action. Have an idea? Schedule a consultation with Erin.

Our Vision

The Perricelli-Gegnas Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation will be an academic leader in cultivating entrepreneurial mindsets and innovative solutions, empowering individuals to transform ideas into impactful ventures that shape a better future for society and the world.