Stories about Athletics

Layout of the Spring 2026 Alumni Bulletin

Discover Alumni Stories, University News, Research Updates and More in the Spring 2026 Lehigh Alumni Bulletin

The latest edition of the Bulletin features R1 research momentum at Lehigh, an inside look at the reimagined Clayton University Center at Packer Hall, student and alumni stories and more.

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President Video Message: A Community of Belonging for All

A message sent to members of the Lehigh campus community.

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Mountain Hawks Soaring with Titles in Wrestling, Football and Basketball

Lehigh Athletics is celebrating a landmark year as Audrey Jimenez wins a national championship, men’s basketball returns to March Madness and football earns another Patriot League title.

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PROFILE: Audrey Jimenez ’28, Lehigh Women’s Wrestling

Audrey Jimenez ’28 has already made history as a female wrestler winning an Arizona boys high school state title. Now she’s making more as Lehigh’s women wrestling squad enters its first varsity season.

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New Lehigh Football Traditions

Lehigh Athletics adopted a number of new traditions and policies in 2025.

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Addie Micir Helping Lehigh Women's Basketball Elevate Their Game

The head coach inherited a stable program, but facing Duke in the NCAA Tournament was the first step in taking Lehigh women’s basketball to the next level.

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President Video Message: Reflecting on a Semester of Community

A message sent to members of the Lehigh campus community.

President Joseph J. Helble '82 and Murray H. Goodman Dean of Athletics Jeremy L. Gibson

Jeremy L. Gibson Installed as New Dean of Athletics

Gibson: "Our students will be champions in the classroom and on the field."

Athiel Mading and Elena (Caruso-Myers) Troy with Kenyan flag

Determination Led Athiel Mading ’25 from Nairobi to Lehigh

Without reliable housing, the material science and engineering major refused to take no for an answer and forged her own path toward a degree.

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Profile: Esther Brossard ’28, Lehigh Women’s Soccer

The second-year forward is headed to the FIFA Futsal World Cup after leading Canada to a CONCACAF championship.