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Scooping Up Smiles: Sara Heintzelman M’11 Has a Mission to Empower Through Education and Entrepreneurship 

Adding to her career in education, Heintzelman opened Get Joy Ice Cream and Coffee, providing employment to those with differing abilities.


Lehigh Appoints Two New Members to Board of Trustees

Two new members joined the board of trustees and began their terms on July 1.


Nine Faculty Fulbright Scholars Among Record-Setting Cycle

With nine faculty, two student winners and a student alternate, this year marks the most Lehigh recipients in an academic year.


Robin Hojnoski Named Dean for Lehigh’s College of Education

Hojnoski most recently served a two-year term as Acting Dean of the College of Education.


Lehigh Board of Trustees Approves Leadership Updates and Advances Strategic Projects

Leadership updates, reappointments and university projects are shaping Lehigh’s continued momentum and long-term priorities.


Lehigh’s Diligent Management Approach Earns Top Spot in Forbes Financial Grade Report

“America’s Financial Grades 2026” examines the financial health of more than 900 private not-for-profit institutions with student enrollment of more than 500.


Lehigh University announces sale of 91.3 WLVR-FM license to Lehigh Valley Public Media

The agreement signals the shift in student learning outcomes related to digital content creation.


Barriers to Breakthroughs: How Mathematics Innovation is Redefining Student Success at Lehigh

Mathematics department faculty are infusing innovative teaching strategies and initiatives that are reshaping the student experience and outcomes, with fewer students receiving a grade of D or F, or withdrawing from mathematics courses.


Inside the Partnership: How Lehigh and Industry Are Shaping the Future of Catastrophe Modeling

A groundbreaking academic consortium bridges the gap between scientific research and real-world risk management to protect global communities.


Student Fulbright Scholars Help Lehigh Reach Record Number of Recipients

Two student recipients and an alternate, along with nine faculty scholars, set a Lehigh record for a single academic year.


Lillian Wu ’27 Receives Goldwater Scholarship, Continuing Pivotal Discoveries in Antibiotic Resistance

The nationally competitive Goldwater Scholarship recognizes students who show exceptional promise as future research leaders in science, engineering and mathematics.


Former Congressman Charlie Dent M'93 Tells Graduates ‘You Can and You Will Make a Difference’

Dent delivered the address at the 2026 Graduate Commencement and Doctoral Hooding Ceremony during Lehigh’s 158th Spring Commencement Weekend.


Class of 2026: Redefining the Future

Lehigh University saluted the achievements of graduates at its 158th Commencement.


26 Stories From the Class of 2026: View Photos of Graduates and Their Meaningful Objects

Graduates share stories of memorable items that shaped their Lehigh journeys.


The Partnerships That Carried Lehigh’s Class of 2026

Graduates and their mentors are among those who found community, collaboration and purpose through partnership at Lehigh.


How Are Students Using AI at Lehigh?

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) use becomes more widespread, Lehigh students are navigating where, how and when to use it. Two students share how they incorporate generative AI into studying, research and preparing for careers.


Student Innovation Takes Center Stage at Entrepreneurship Showcase

The event brings together emerging startups, hands-on learning and live investment-style competitions that turn ideas into viable businesses.


New Advising Tools Help Lehigh Students Turn Plans Into Possibilities

New platforms enabled by Lehigh’s strategic plan, bring planning, advising and support into one connected experience, helping students navigate college with purpose.


At Mountaintop, Student Film Celebrates Cycling and Community

A screening of “Fifth is First” by Holly Fasching ’26 highlighted Mountaintop as a vibrant destination for experiential learning, recreation and partnership.


Discover Alumni Stories, University News, Research Updates and More in the Spring 2026 Lehigh Alumni Bulletin

The latest edition of the Bulletin features R1 research momentum at Lehigh, an inside look at the reimagined Clayton University Center at Packer Hall, student and alumni stories and more.