Bulletin Fall 2024
A boring lunch routine turned into a new career and flourishing business for Kevin Takarada ’06G. Learn about his journey in the Fall 2024 edition of the Lehigh Alumni Bulletin along with how Lehigh is helping to develop wearable tech in the lab, while its athletic teams are benefiting from it on the field. Also featured is Deirdre Murphy, assistant teaching professor of art, and her work as the Lower Merion Conservancy’s inaugural Climate Action artist-in-residence. And Joe Sterrett ’76 thanks the Lehigh community.
Kevin Takarada ’06G took an unconventional path using his engineering background to create innovative MakiMaki Sushi restaurants.
Dhruv Seshadri, Lehigh University assistant professor of bioengineering, studies how wearable technology can be improved and how the data can better athletes’ performance while preventing injury.
Deirdre Murphy, assistant teaching professor of art, was named the Lower Merion Conservancy’s inaugural Climate Action artist-in-residence.
The former anchor and managing editor of the “CBS Evening News” and co-anchor of NBC’s “Today” show also talked about her cancer research advocacy and the changing media landscape.
Joe Sterrett ’76 expresses his gratitude to the Lehigh community as he steps down from his role as dean of athletics at the end of 2024.
Ashley Pritchard '09 credits Lehigh's international focus with helping launch her career in international service and defending human rights.