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Lehigh Named Top-Tier Research School by Carnegie Classification

R1 status recognizes universities with the highest level of research activity in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

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Lumen Technologies’ Kate Johnson ’89 to Address Graduates at Lehigh’s 157th Undergraduate Commencement

Johnson is president and chief executive officer at Lumen Technologies, a global technology and communications company, and a technology innovator with a proven track record of driving business transformation success at several Fortune 100 companies.

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James T. Wassil ’99G ’05G of Vaxcyte, Inc. Named Lehigh’s 2025 Graduate Commencement and Doctoral Hooding Ceremony Speaker

Wassil, who has held leadership positions at Pfizer, Novartis and Merck, will speak at Goodman Stadium on Saturday, May 17, 2025.

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Lehigh University Announces Two New Research Centers to Address Community Health, Energy Systems

The Center for Community-Driven Assistive Technologies (CDAT) will explore novel ways to improve the lives of people with disabilities, while the Center for Advancing Community Electrification Solutions (ACES) will focus on creating efficient, reliable and self-sustaining energy systems.

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Richard Verma Discusses Global Challenges, Opportunities at Inaugural Presidential Distinguished Fellow Lecture

The diplomat and former U.S. deputy secretary of state returned to Lehigh to share insights on global affairs and his career experiences as the university’s inaugural President’s Distinguished Fellow.

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Spring on South Mountain: See Photos of Campus Life in Full Bloom

Lehigh's spring semester blooms with brighter days and boundless opportunities.…

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Lehigh Hosts Budding Scientists for 36th Annual Lehigh Valley Science & Engineering Research Fair

The Lehigh-sponsored research fair showcased original scientific research from…

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Schooled in Safety: Peter Luba '22 Co-Founded Successful SmartPass App

Luba is the co-founder of SmartPass, a digital hall pass system that is used in…

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Honoring a 34-Year Career at Lehigh

Last December, Jack Lule retired from his position as Iacocca Professor and…

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Olivia Abrams ’21 Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Impact List

Abrams is the cofounder of TiCK MiTT, a reusable, tick-removing glove…

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New Material Gives Copper Superalloy-like Strength

Breakthrough material could transform aerospace, defense and industrial…

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