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, PGCEI 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 PGCEI, we are committed to:
- Driving positive societal impact through creative innovation.
- Welcoming and respecting all ideas and identities.
- Upholding ethical practices and investments.
- Serving the entire Bucknell community and beyond.
Our Director
Prof Erin Jablonski, is the visionary leader of PGCEI, 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.
Erin’s Vision Statement:
“To inspire and equip Bucknellians to recognize opportunities for change, develop meaningful solutions, and create value for the benefit of society.”
Our Advisory Board
Our Student Ambassadors
Featured in the Media
PGCEI’s transformative work was recently highlighted in Poets & Quants as a model for fostering entrepreneurial growth at universities. The article showcases how PGCEI integrates creativity, innovation, and purpose-driven action across Bucknell’s three colleges. Read the full article here to learn how PGCEI empowers students to innovate and create.
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