Bulletin Spring 2026
The Spring 2026 edition of the Lehigh Alumni Bulletin highlights faculty, students and alumni driving research momentum forward in the first year since Lehigh was named an R1 research university. The issue explores the reimagined Clayton University Center at Packer Hall, which continues to foster community and collaboration through a variety of fresh spaces. The magazine features Julie Wright ’25 M’26 and Rhema Hooper ’26, who built a friendship and record of global impact through research, advocacy and community. Also featured are the recently hired head coaches of women’s tennis, women’s lacrosse, women’s wrestling and volleyball, who are bringing fresh leadership and momentum to Lehigh women’s athletics.
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Alumni Letter:
From advancing infectious disease prediction to strategizing AI literacy, members of the Lehigh community are driving research momentum forward in the first year since the university earned R1 status.
The recently renovated Clayton University Center at Packer Hall, now open 24 hours, continues to foster community and collaboration through a variety of fresh spaces for studying, dining and socializing.
Compelling Perspectives speakers share viewpoints on the challenges and possibilities of AI.
Julie Wright ’25 M’26 and Rhema Hooper ’26 built a friendship and a record of impact through community and global health research, advocacy and community.
With the women’s basketball and softball programs sustaining success, Lehigh looks to extend that momentum to all female sports across the athletics department.
Professor Ozias Moore used a Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) report to integrate AI into his management and leadership course.