Stories about Athletics

Wrestler in a poised stance on the mat, focused, with a determined expression.

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.

A brown bird mascot in a sports jersey dances on the sidelines at a football game.

New Lehigh Football Traditions

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

A coach crouches and gestures while observing a basketball game from the sideline.

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.

A man in a suit smiles outdoors near a stone building with winter foliage.

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.

Esther Brossard holding award

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.

Dhruv Seshadri

Wearable Tech to Advance Women's Health

Two initiatives led by Assistant Professor Dhruv Seshadri and industry partner Ultrahuman focus on injury prevention in female athletes and breaking menstrual health taboos in India through data, education and outreach.

Lehigh football team celebrates Patriot League title

From a Chili Cookoff to Accountability, Kevin Cahill’s Culture Change Has Lehigh Football Back on Top

In just two seasons, head coach Kevin Cahill has changed the culture of Lehigh football, and it’s already paying dividends on and off the field.

Joey Knight poses for a portrait

Joey Knight ’07: ‘Pushing It Forward’

Learn more about Joey Knight ’07, associate vice president for development in the Office of Development and Alumni Relations.