It’s likely everyone can point to at least one mentor who changed their course or made a major impact on their lives or career during their college years. For the Fall 2024 Bulletin, the Lehigh Alumni Facebook page and some of our other social media channels asked which Lehigh professor had that impact. We received many great responses, some of which are featured on this page. Keep an eye on our social media channels for future questions and let us know your thoughts to possibly be featured in an upcoming issue of the Bulletin.
“Heather Beth Johnson. Was and continues to be the most significant influence in my college experience and professional development. I have deep gratitude for the opportunity to study with her.”
—Sara S. ’02 ’03G
“Perry Zirkel. He has a once-in-a-generation mind and a big heart to match.”
—Youssef Chouhoud ’05 ’11G
“Wally Richardson. I will forever remember the tie he would wear on exam days that had little pictures of screws with ‘U’ underneath each. A needed introduction to the real world for a cocky high school valedictorian.”
—Margie Edmonds Wallace ’88
“Neal Simon. Taught me how to prepare and deliver a great presentation.”
—Kari Hackbarth Arienti ’86
“Jack Lule. Not only a wise professor but a wonderful human!”
—Jennifer Albano ’01
“Professor Danielle Lindemann for giving me confidence in my intellectual abilities.” —Genevieve Jacobson ’24
“Floyd Beachum in the College of Ed—TRANSFORMATIVE. Honestly, though, my journey was also impacted by others who I must name: Kathleen Hutnik (Grad Student Life) and Yvonne Lee (Grad Student Writing Director).”
—Kadia Hylton-Fraser EdD ’22G
“Professor Richard Vinci. Brilliant, inspiring and so dearly missed.”
—Laura Moyer ’99 ’02G ’06G ’28P
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