Katie Clarke is a Staff Writer and member of the communications team in the Office of Communications and Public Affairs at Lehigh University. She writes and edits stories for Lehigh's news websites and the Lehigh Alumni Bulletin, covering research, student experiences and campus initiatives.
Before joining Lehigh in 2025, Clarke gained editorial experience at The American Scholar and Lafayette College. She enjoys telling stories that highlight the work of faculty and students and reflect the energy of the campus community.
Clarke holds a B.A. in Creative Writing and Government from Franklin & Marshall College.
The nationally competitive Goldwater Scholarship recognizes students who show exceptional promise as future research leaders in science, engineering and mathematics.
Lehigh University saluted the achievements of graduates at its 158th Commencement.
Through mentorship from professor Joanna Mishtal and support across the College of Health, Natalie Werbel ’26 found confidence in her research interests and her future in public health.
What began through a shared pre-health journey at Lehigh that helped Sameen Mariaca ’26 and Anya Getzfeld ’24 navigate setbacks and milestones became a lifelong friendship pursuing bright futures in healthcare.
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.
Riddle’s interdisciplinary education at Lehigh led him to engineer the launch of the Artemis rocket.
A Lehigh student, faculty mentor and alumna came together to create Flyways, a public art installation at Washington College in Maryland, inspired by migratory birds and ecological observation.
Julie Wright ’25 M’26 and Rhema Hooper ’26 built a friendship and a record of impact through community and global health research, advocacy and community.
A new initiative expands the Venture Creation pathway connecting research, entrepreneurship and experiential learning to turn university innovations into scalable startups.
From Lehigh’s campus to tropical rainforests, Spicer studies canopy plants to understand how forest ecosystems adapt in a warming climate.
Humphrey, who valued teaching and leading with vision and purpose, was a prominent figure in chemical engineering and biotechnology where his work shaped biochemical engineering, environmental systems and the communities he served.
Cunningham is a groundbreaking figure in the global capital markets, the first woman to lead the New York Stock Exchange in its more than 200-year history and a proud Lehigh engineer.
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