Stories about Bethlehem

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.

Chinese dancing dragons interacting with crowd

Fun Festivities Highlight 2025 International Bazaar

In addition to numerous dance groups, attendees were treated to a fashion show and food sampling as they celebrated the international community at Lehigh.

Student presenting research to judges at a research fair.

Lehigh Hosts Budding Scientists for 36th Annual Lehigh Valley Science & Engineering Research Fair

The Lehigh-sponsored research fair showcased original scientific research from students in sixth through 12th grade.

Moravian World Heritage

Bethlehem’s Moravian Church Settlements Recognized as World Heritage Site

The UNESCO designation protects sites considered to be of ‘outstanding value to humanity.’

Lehigh + Musikfest

Lehigh at Musikfest: ‘Celebrating Innovation at the Intersection of Disciplines’

Lehigh is bringing new, free events to Musikfest, including the live-taping of a podcast, a musical performance and the 'Lehigh Lounge.'

Fountain Hill food pantry

Food Pantry at Local Elementary School Established Through Community Partnership

Fountain Hill Elementary School on Bethlehem’s South Side is offering food at no cost to local families via their food pantry.

What Matters Most

LUAG Asks “What Matters Most” with New Exhibition

The Lehigh University Art Galleries asks faculty, staff, students and the community to explore what matters most to them as they navigate the pandemic.

Actors and actresses in a rehearsal for The Secret

Festival UnBound Blends Lehigh Scholars with Community Artists

The 10-day festival will examine a Bethlehem reimagined after the demise of Bethlehem Steel.