Stephen Gross

Stephen Gross

Senior Writer
Office of Communication and Public Affairs
610-758-3017
smg418@lehigh.edu

Stephen Gross is a member of the editorial team in the Office of Communications and Public Affairs. He serves as associate editor of the Lehigh Alumni Bulletin and writes and edits for Lehigh’s news websites and a number of the university’s publications.

Gross joined Lehigh in 2018 after spending 12 years at The Morning Call daily newspaper in Allentown, Pa. He was a sports reporter for his final five years at the paper, covering mainly the Philadelphia Phillies and Lehigh Valley Phantoms. He also freelance copy edits for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and previously co-hosted a Sunday morning radio show for Fox Sports Radio of the Lehigh Valley for two and a half years.

The Lehigh Valley native holds a B.A. in English from Moravian College, where he also minored in political science.

AI Dominates Conversation at Inclusive Excellence in Teaching Workshop

The all-day event held Jan. 15 at Lehigh’s Mountaintop Campus featured panels composed of business leaders, faculty and students.

Four Questions with Shalinee Kishore: ‘Deliver Local Solutions to Electrification’

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PROFILE: Audrey Jimenez ’28, Lehigh Women’s Wrestling

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New Lehigh Football Traditions

Lehigh Athletics adopted a number of new traditions and policies in 2025.

Hologram Zoo Brings Animals Alive with Light

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Addie Micir Helping Lehigh Women's Basketball Elevate Their Game

The head coach inherited a stable program, but facing Duke in the NCAA Tournament was the first step in taking Lehigh women’s basketball to the next level.

Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Leadership in Organizations

Professor Ozias Moore used a Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) report to integrate AI into his management and leadership course.

Arianna Huffington Discusses How AI Can Improve Health at Compelling Perspectives

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ACES Symposium on Energy, Water and Data Centers Brings Together Leaders from Education, Industry and Government

The day-long event in Iacocca Hall facilitated dialogue regarding challenges and opportunities for powering the future.

Meet Lehigh’s Newest Faculty Members for the 2025-26 Academic Year

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Without reliable housing, the material science and engineering major refused to take no for an answer and forged her own path toward a degree.

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The school, affiliated with Lehigh’s College of Education, continues its forward-thinking approach and research work as it celebrates a milestone anniversary.

Stephanie Fisher Named AVP of Development and Alumni Relations

Stephanie Fisher, who joined Lehigh in 2017, had been serving as interim assistant vice president since last fall.

Jared Isaacman to Kick Off Lehigh’s New Future Makers Speaker Series

The new series will provide the community with a window into the early stages of important societal, economic and industry changes.

Lehigh's Class of 2029 Moves In

The university's newest students arrived in South Bethlehem on Thursday, moving into their dorms and preparing for the beginning of the new academic year.

Profile: Esther Brossard ’28, Lehigh Women’s Soccer

The second-year forward is headed to the FIFA Futsal World Cup after leading Canada to a CONCACAF championship.

Robotics Experience Leads Zemichael Gebeyehu ’24 to Apple

The mechanical engineering major was able to secure a job at Apple with his background in robotics, which includes being the team lead for Lehigh Underwater Robotics.

Report shows Lehigh's Economic Impact on Community Totals $1.4 Billion

The university invested in a Community and Economic Impact Report for Fiscal Year 2024, which showed its comprehensive impact on the Lehigh Valley.

Fun Festivities Highlight 2025 International Bazaar

In addition to numerous dance groups, attendees were treated to a fashion show and food sampling as they celebrated the international community at Lehigh.

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.