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
 

Government Intervention in the Supply Chain Concerns Experts

Cybersecurity and Data Risk remains high in Lehigh Business Supply Chain Risk Management Index

Lehigh Business in Top 100 for Research

Faculty members in the College of Business have had 32 papers in top-tier journals over the past two years.

James R. Maida ’85 Appointed Chair of Lehigh’s Board of Trustees

Second-generation alumnus and global entrepreneur succeeds Vincent Forlenza ’75

Racism Has No Place: A Message from President Helble

The following was sent to members of the Lehigh community.

Iacocca Institute Name Updated

The new name, Lee Iacocca Institute for Global Leadership, reflects the Institute’s evolving mission.

Lehigh Report Explores Data Center Power Solutions

At the national scale, the percentage of electricity used by data centers is expected to grow from 4% to possibly 12% by 2030, according to a new report from Lehigh’s Center for Advancing Community and Electrification Solutions (ACES).

Lehigh Announces Tuition for 2026-27 Academic Year

Undergraduate tuition will increase 3.9% next year.

Interdisciplinary Research Initiative Uses Assistive Technology to Support Students with Developmental Disabilities

The Center for Community-Driven Assistive Technology is bringing together a diverse team of experts to approach the transition gap in individuals with disabilities, reinforcing self-management skills and building a roadmap of assistive technology use.

Pete Buttigieg Speaks About Family, the Future and Finding Common Ground at the 2026 Kenner Lecture

Buttigieg urged audience to imagine “what’s next” for the country during the 2026 Kenner Lecture

Michael Gould Named Lehigh’s New Chief Investment Officer

Gould most recently served as Lehigh’s Interim Chief Investment Officer and brings extensive experience in investment management.

Lehigh University Participates in PBS39 Community Forum on Data Centers

Economics Professor Alberto Lamadrid discusses energy demand and the university’s ACES research center

Decoding Quantum Complexities

Pouya Sampourmahani is a fifth-year Ph.D. candidate in Lehigh’s Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, conducting research in the Quantum Computing and Optimization Lab under the supervision of Professor Tamás Terlaky. He received two notable honors for his research in semidefinite optimization and quantum computing.

Examining Brain Focus

The master’s student employs eye tracking and EEG methods to investigate how the brain prioritizes information amid distraction. Her work may ultimately inform strategies for people with attention challenges, such as ADHD, where focusing on key information is often difficult.

Lehigh Partners with Global Industry Leaders to Revolutionize Catastrophe Modeling

A recent two-day meeting held on Rice University's campus offered opportunities for closer collaboration.

President Video Message: Spring Semester Begins, Upcoming Community Conversation

A message sent to members of the Lehigh campus community.

Return to Normal Operations on Tuesday, February 24

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

A Night of Excellence: Connection and Celebration at the 2025 Faculty Appreciation Banquet

The university celebrated faculty and recognized 18 award recipients for their dedication to the Lehigh community during the 2024-2025 academic year.

Remote Teaching, Learning and Work on Monday, February 23, 2026

The following message was sent to the Lehigh community on February 22, 2026.

Winter Storm Warning Issued for the Lehigh Valley

The following message was sent to the Lehigh community on February 22, 2026.

High-Q Planar Transformers for Data Center Energy Efficiency

Lehigh professor Zhang, alongside PhD candidate Peng, pioneer a high-efficiency Transformer for 380V-to-48V conversion, enabling the next generation of AI data center power infrastructure.