Stories about Alumni

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Lehigh University Announces Marty Baron as President’s Distinguished Fellow

As fellow, the former executive editor of The Washington Post, The Boston Globe and The Miami Herald will engage in campus discussions this spring.

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Remembering Brooke Eby ’10: Humor, Honesty and a Life That Reached Millions

Eby, a popular social media personality and ALS advocate, built a global audience by sharing her experience with the disease and raising awareness for research and treatment.

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Full-Circle Mentorship: Diana Nicholas '19 on Becoming a Co-Founder and Leaning into the Unexpected

One connection at LehighSiliconValley changed the course of Nicholas’s career. Now, she hopes to be that mentor for others.

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Summer 2026 Lehigh Alumni Bulletin: Discover Student and Alumni Stories, Athletics Updates, University News and More

Dive into stories about Lehigh’s dedication to community service, alumni shaping the theater and aerospace industries and an exclusive Q&A with Jeremy Gibson Pʼ28, Murray H. Goodman Dean of Athletics.

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TIME Ranks Lehigh No. 21 in America’s Best Colleges for 2026-2027

The inaugural ranking highlights institutions demonstrating excellence in higher education and preparing students for long-term success.

Lehigh University ranked #23 in LinkedIn Top Colleges 2026

Lehigh Remains a Top University in LinkedIn’s Career-Focused Rankings

Lehigh ranks highly in outcomes-focused list for second consecutive year.

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Scooping Up Smiles: Sara Heintzelman M’11 Has a Mission to Empower Through Education and Entrepreneurship 

Adding to her career in education, Heintzelman opened Get Joy Ice Cream and Coffee, providing employment to those with differing abilities.

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Lehigh Appoints Two New Members to Board of Trustees

Two new members joined the board of trustees and began their terms on July 1.

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Former Congressman Charlie Dent M'93 Tells Graduates ‘You Can and You Will Make a Difference’

Dent delivered the address at the 2026 Graduate Commencement and Doctoral Hooding Ceremony during Lehigh’s 158th Spring Commencement Weekend.

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Class of 2026: Redefining the Future

Lehigh University saluted the achievements of graduates at its 158th Commencement.