Stories about Alumni

illustration for Ask the Expert on Great Ideas

You Have a Great Idea. Now What?

Entrepreneur Craig Ploetner ’94 mentors Lehigh students through the Baker Institute for Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Innovation.

Joseph J. Helble with students in Latin America

Lehigh Visits Latin America

In his first overseas trip as president, Joseph J. Helble ’82 connects with alumni and students.

Eugene Vivino ’16 holds a Lehigh sign at the Arctic

A Trip to the Arctic

Eugene Vivino '16 helps manage the cyber infrastructure for research vessels around the world.

Sean Carberry

‘Passport Stamps’: Lehigh Grad and Former War Correspondent Recounts his Experience

Sean Carberry ’91 writes about his time overseas in his new book, “Passport Stamps: Searching the World for a War to Call Home.”

Walnut Street Bridge

A Connection to History: Historic Bridge Saved by Lehigh Alumni Gets National Designation

A bridge in Hellertown, Pennsylvania rehabilitated by a group of Lehigh engineering students in 1994 has been added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Sanjay Shah

Tech Entrepreneur & Philanthropist Sanjay Shah ’89 MBA Killed in Accident

The distinguished Lehigh alumnus provided the generous gifts that established the Vistex Institute for Executive Education at Lehigh.

SpaceX

Engineering Dreams: From Lehigh to SpaceX

Lehigh’s Design Labs help shape the next generation of space pioneers through experiential learning.

Chris Zadra

Chris Zadra '16 '17G Flies Drones for Whale Research

Zadra turned his engineering acumen, entrepreneurial spirit and interest in drones into a life-changing career with the Drones for Whale Research program.

Helble in Quito

Lehigh President Joseph J. Helble ’82 Kicks off Latin American Tour with Lecture at Universidad San Francisco de Quito

Helble delivered a lecture during his first stop on a tour of Latin America Thursday, highlighting Lehigh’s commitment to interdisciplinary education.

Students at 1972 rivalry game.

Squawk: What is Your Favorite Lehigh Football Memory?

From The Rivalry to a piece of a goal post, members of the Lehigh community recall Lehigh traditions and other moments.