University Communications

University Communications

Lehigh University
Communications and Public Affairs
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P: 610-758-4487
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Email: communications@lehigh.edu
Website: www.lehigh.edu/communications

University Communications Staff

Kristen DiPrinzio
Director, University Communications

Lauren Thein
Stephen Gross
 

Israel E. Wachs Elected to National Academy of Engineering for Pioneering Catalyst Research

Lehigh chemical engineering professor recognized for pioneering catalyst research with global impact on sustainability, energy, and industry

Lehigh Students Visit Buzzi Unicem USA as Part of New Cement Manufacturing Course

A class trip to Buzzi Unicem USA’s Stockertown Cement Plant offered a behind-the-scenes look at one of the region’s most important industrial operations.

Lehigh Researchers Propose New Solutions to Address Climate Change Risks

New research outlines how resilience bonds and coordinated relocation policies could stabilize insurance markets and promote climate justice.

University Returns to Normal Operations on Tuesday, Jan. 27

After snowstorm response efforts across campus, normal operations and instruction will resume on Jan. 27, 2026.

Remote Teaching, Learning and Work on Monday, Jan. 26

The university will operate remotely on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.

Winter Weather Information

The following message was sent to the Lehigh community on January 23, 2026.

Squawk: What’s Your Favorite Meaningful Lehigh Moment?

Lehigh alumni share their most meaningful moments.

Lehigh Faculty in the Media: Fall/Winter 2025

Highlights of Lehigh faculty members recently featured in media reports.

Gratitude to Generations: Clayton University Center Time Capsule

Founder’s Weekend 2025 featured the Clayton University Center at Packer Hall dedication, which included the placement of a time capsule that will be opened in 2075.

Becoming ‘AI Ready’ at Lehigh

With its new “AI Readiness” initiative, Lehigh embraces an AI future—where students will both learn about and with AI, and do it ethically.

Bookshelf: New Novel by Lori Goldstein ’95 Explores AI in Creative Writing

The fiction novel follows Sofie Wilde, a bestselling author challenged by another author whose successful book was created using AI.

Lehigh Earns Top Spots in LinkedIn and Wall Street Journal Rankings

The university was recognized as one of the nation’s top institutions in LinkedIn’s inaugural career-focused rankings and The Wall Street Journal’s Best Colleges in the U.S.

Health Care Disruptors: Alumni-Founded Companies WiseCare AI and Vytalize Health Are Redefining The Patient Experience

WiseCare AI and Vytalize Health aim to improve the patient experience through innovative platforms.

Moment of Reflection

A letter from Lehigh President Joseph J. Helble '82 in the Fall/Winter 2025 Alumni Bulletin.

Meeting Our Alumni Where They Are

A letter from Stephanie Fisher, assistant vice president for Alumni Relations, in the Fall/Winter 2025 Alumni Bulletin.

Gokhan Metan M’06 Ph.D.’08 and Demet Metan MS’09 Are Simplifying Health Care Plan Selection With AI Platform

Alumni-founded company WiseCare AI helps patients find and easily enroll in the right health care plan for their needs.

Economic Risk to Supply Chain Up Significantly Over Last Quarter

Six of ten categories have increased in the Lehigh Business Supply Chain Risk Management Index.

Lehigh’s Research Highlights of 2025

Take a look back at some of the top research stories at the university in 2025.

Optimal Workload Scheduling and Energy Management of AI Data Centers with Demand Response

Lehigh Professors Shalinee Kishore, Alberto J. Lamadrid, and Javad Khazaei, and Ph.D. Candidate Morteza Ghorashi, Develop MILP Framework for 20% Data Center Cost Reduction via Demand Response

Art, Empathy and Interdisciplinary Innovation: A Collaborative Exhibit Explores the Lived Experience of Mental Health

One year after receiving a Future Maker Grant, Lehigh College of Health ethicist Ally Peabody Smith’s interdisciplinary project created space for reflection, wellbeing and community.