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3.12.20: Lehigh moves to remote learning for remainder of academic semester

Several new developments have led us to conclude that conducting classes remotely for the remainder of the semester (through the end of final exams on Wednesday, May 13) is necessary and in the best interest of the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff, and of the greater Bethlehem community.


3.11.20: Lehigh moves to remote learning temporarily

A message sent to the campus community from President Simon.


3.11.20: Flights suspended from Europe

President Trump announced this evening that all flights from Europe to the US will be suspended for 30 days, beginning Friday, March 13 at midnight. These restrictions will not apply to the UK.


3.9.20: Lehigh COVID-19 domestic travel and other updates

New guidance for domestic travel, hosting events, visitors to campus, human resource-related matters, and other information regarding Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19).


Engineering a World Record

John Knecht ’08 helps orchestrate longest Hot Wheels track run.


3.6.20: Lehigh University Semester Study Abroad update 3/6/20

The university senior leadership and medical professionals in the Health and Wellness Center continue to monitor the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak and to provide updates.


3.5.20: Novel Coronavirus Campus Response Update

Faculty guidance for instructors in all departments to plan for teaching in an online environment.


3.5.20: COVID-19 update and NEW travel information

The university senior leadership and medical professionals in the Health and Wellness Center continue to monitor the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak and to provide updates.

Jackie Krasas, deputy provost for faculty affairs at Lehigh University

Jackie Krasas '87 Named Lehigh’s New Deputy Provost for Faculty Affairs

Krasas succeeds Robert Flowers, who was recently named dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

A collection of colorful shampoo bottles on a shower shelf

Lehigh Physics Professor Demonstrates: Why Is an Empty Shampoo Bottle So Easy to Knock Over?

This easily observed and annoying phenomenon yields insights into center of mass and impacts. Jerome Licini and a first-year physics student demonstrate the effects of impact.

Lehigh's Alumni Memorial Building

Lehigh Accounting Program Ranked on Optimal’s 2020 Best Colleges List

Graduates with an accounting degree from Lehigh have the eighth highest median salary one year after graduation, according to the GradReports.com rankings.


3.2.20: Lehigh Update on COVID-19 for Summer Study Abroad and Internships

The university senior leadership and medical professionals in the Health and Wellness Center continue to monitor the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak and to provide updates.


3.2.20: Lehigh University Study Abroad Update on COVID-19

The university senior leadership and medical professionals in the Health and Wellness Center continue to monitor the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak and to provide updates.


3.2.20: Important faculty and staff information regarding travel and COVID-19

The university senior leadership and medical professionals in the Health and Wellness Center continue to monitor the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak and to provide updates.

Nathan Urban headshot

Nathan Urban Appointed Lehigh Provost

Urban joins Lehigh from the University of Pittsburgh, where he serves as vice provost for graduate studies and strategic initiatives.


3.2.20: Reminder - Temporary Closure of Packer Avenue

The purpose of these updates is to keep the Lehigh community informed about the temporary closure of Packer Avenue.


2.29.20: Update from Lehigh: Italy risk level 2/29

The university senior leadership and medical professionals in the Health and Wellness Center continue to monitor the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak and to provide updates.


2.28.20: Update from Lehigh: Italy risk level 2/28

The purpose of this page is to keep the Lehigh community informed about the public health situation relating to the Coronavirus. Check this page for ongoing updates and answers to frequently asked questions.


2.28.20: Important information regarding spring break travel and COVID-19

The university senior leadership and medical professionals in the Health and Wellness Center continue to monitor the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak and to provide updates.


Lehigh announces tuition increase for upcoming academic year

The 4.0 percent increase was recently approved by university trustees.