Stories about Alumni

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R1 Status Excellence: Meet Research-Focused Faculty, Students and Alumni Driving Lehigh’s Research Momentum Forward

From advancing infectious disease prediction to strategizing AI literacy, members of the Lehigh community are solving challenges and developing innovations that continue to shape our world.

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The Heartbeat of Campus Community: Clayton University Center at Packer Hall Encourages Collaboration and Connection

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.

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Lehigh Launches Venture Studio, Turning Research Discoveries Into Real-World Businesses

A new initiative expands the Venture Creation pathway connecting research, entrepreneurship and experiential learning to turn university innovations into scalable startups.

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How Lehigh Researcher Michelle Spicer ’12 M’14 Uses Epiphytes to Study Climate Change

From Lehigh’s campus to tropical rainforests, Spicer studies canopy plants to understand how forest ecosystems adapt in a warming climate.

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Former NYSE President Stacey Cunningham ’96 to Address Graduates at Lehigh’s 158th Spring Commencement

Cunningham is a groundbreaking figure in the global capital markets, the first woman to lead the New York Stock Exchange in its more than 200-year history and a proud Lehigh engineer.

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James R. Maida ’85 Appointed Chair of Lehigh’s Board of Trustees

Second-generation alumnus and global entrepreneur succeeds Vincent Forlenza ’75

Arthur C. Tauck Jr. ’53 P’79

Arthur C. Tauck Jr. ’53 P’79, Travel Industry Innovator and Philanthropist, Has Died at Age 94

Tauck was known for his successful 75-year career in the travel industry, philanthropy and generosity to Lehigh.

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Squawk: What’s Your Favorite Meaningful Lehigh Moment?

Lehigh alumni share their most meaningful moments.

WiseCare AI and Vytalize Health

Health Care Disruptors: Alumni-Founded Companies WiseCare AI and Vytalize Health Are Redefining The Patient Experience

WiseCare AI and Vytalize Health aim to improve the patient experience through innovative platforms.

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Gokhan Metan M’06 Ph.D.’08 and Demet Metan MS’09 Are Simplifying Health Care Plan Selection With AI Platform

Alumni-founded company WiseCare AI helps patients find and easily enroll in the right health care plan for their needs.