Stories about Alumni

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Royal Thai Scholars Program Partnership Enhances Lehigh's Global Footprint

The university places among the top 10 in the United States for hosting Royal Thai Scholars.

Andrew Knoll '73

Worlds Beneath Our Feet: Andrew Knoll ’73 and Daniel Richter ’73 Explore Life’s Origins Underground

Two geoscientists and former Lehigh classmates from the Class of 1973 examine clues hidden deep in rocks and soil to explore the history of life on Earth.

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Lehigh University Ranked Among LinkedIn’s Top 20 U.S. Colleges for Long-Term Career Success

The university was included in LinkedIn’s inaugural career-focused rankings.

Zemichael Gebeyehu ’24

Robotics Experience Leads Zemichael Gebeyehu ’24 to Apple

The mechanical engineering major was able to secure a job at Apple with his background in robotics, which includes being the team lead for Lehigh Underwater Robotics.

Small Cities Lab

The Small Cities Lab at Lehigh University: Partnering with Communities for Lasting Change

Lehigh's Small Cities Lab is envisioning the future of often-overlooked small cities, driving new solutions in collaboration with other communities.

Giana Jarrah ‘22

Launching With Meraki Co.: Giana Jarrah’s Journey Through Lehigh’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

This investment is part of a broader effort to enhance community health, economic development and cultural vibrancy in Bethlehem.

Lehigh University graduates toss their mortarboards in celebration

Class of 2025: Defined by Resilience and Innovation

Lehigh University saluted the achievements of 1,485 graduates at its 157th Commencement.

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Olivia Abrams ’21 Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Impact List, Featured on ABC's Shark Tank

Abrams is the cofounder of TiCK MiTT, a reusable, tick-removing glove.

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Lehigh Students Gain Insider Perspectives on Global Affairs During UN Partnership Trip

Students meet with Jeh Johnson, former U.S. secretary of homeland security; Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation and Ambassador Dorothy Shea during one of the year’s final programs led by Ambassador Richard Verma ’90.

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James T. Wassil ’99G ’05G of Vaxcyte, Inc. Named Lehigh’s 2025 Graduate Commencement and Doctoral Hooding Ceremony Speaker

Wassil, who has held leadership positions at Pfizer, Novartis and Merck, will speak at Goodman Stadium on Saturday, May 17, 2025.