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.

Forging Ahead: Lehigh’s Blacksmithing Club Provides Creative Outlet for Student Metalworkers

As screen-free experiences and activities remain popular with this generation’s students, the Lehigh Blacksmithing Club continues to grow in popularity since its inception two years ago.

2026-27 Fulbright Scholars Set Lehigh Record

Two student recipients, a student alternate and nine faculty members topped the previous high of six total scholars in the 2018-19 cycle.

‘This Doesn’t Happen Everywhere’: How Lehigh Football Kept Its Staff Together as Rich Nagy Named Head Coach

With a head coaching vacancy, Lehigh football was able to keep much of the staff together, promoting defensive coordinator Rich Nagy and others.

NIL, the Transfer Portal and Lehigh

Jeremy Gibson Pʼ28, Murray H. Goodman Dean of Athletics, discusses recent changes to college athletics.

Bringing His Own Shoes

Jeremy Gibson is Lehigh’s first new head of the athletic department in 36 years. While respecting the past, he’s looking to make his own mark.

PROFILE: Ajani Banton ’29, Lehigh Men’s Soccer

Fully healthy, the second year defender, who has represented Jamaica and Barbados on the pitch, is excited for his Mountain Hawks debut.

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.

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.

‘B Beautiful’ Map Helps Community Improve South Bethlehem

Professor Kate Jackson and a Lehigh Valley Social Impact Fellowship team has created a website to facilitate community partnerships within the city.

Mountain Hawks Soaring with Titles in Wrestling, Football and Basketball

Lehigh Athletics is celebrating a landmark year as Audrey Jimenez wins a national championship, men’s basketball returns to March Madness and football earns another Patriot League title.

Former Congressman Charlie Dent M'93 Named 2026 Graduate Commencement and Doctoral Hooding Ceremony Speaker

Dent, who served seven terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, will speak at the May 16 ceremony.

Lehigh Sets New Record for Total Applications Received

The university has received more than 13 applications for each available spot in the Class of 2030.

Steve Wozniak Discusses Apple, AI and Pranks as Compelling Perspectives Speaker

The Silicon Valley icon, technology entrepreneur and philanthropist advocated for AI regulation and said he’s proud of “not selling out” as the series’ third and final guest of the academic year.

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’

Director of Lehigh's new Center for Advancing Community Electrification Solutions, the Iacocca Chair and professor of electrical and computer engineering discusses her team’s work and its impact.

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

Audrey Jimenez ’28 has already made history as a female wrestler winning an Arizona boys high school state title. Now she’s making more as Lehigh’s women wrestling squad enters its first varsity season.

New Lehigh Football Traditions

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

Hologram Zoo Brings Animals Alive with Light

Manpreet Patel MBA’25 opened what she calls an ‘edutainment center,’ the second of its kind in the nation, in 2025.

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.