Stories about Community

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Natalie Werbel ’26 and Joanna Mishtal: Meaningful Connection, Research Collaboration

Through mentorship from professor Joanna Mishtal and support across the College of Health, Natalie Werbel ’26 found confidence in her research interests and her future in public health.

Photograph of Anya Getzfeld and Sameen Mariaca hugging at Getzfeld's outdoor graduation ceremony in 2024 at Goodman Stadium .

Sameen Mariaca ’26 and Anya Getzfeld ’24: Lifelong Friendship, Emerging in Healthcare

What began through a shared pre-health journey at Lehigh that helped Sameen Mariaca ’26 and Anya Getzfeld ’24 navigate setbacks and milestones became a lifelong friendship pursuing bright futures in healthcare.

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At Mountaintop, Student Film Celebrates Cycling and Community

A screening of “Fifth is First” by Holly Fasching ’26 highlighted Mountaintop as a vibrant destination for experiential learning, recreation and partnership.

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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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Squawk: What’s One Piece of Helpful Advice You Would Pass on to the Class of 2026?

Ahead of Commencement, we asked the Lehigh community to share advice for current and incoming students.

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Strengthening Our Impact

A letter from Lehigh President Joseph J. Helble '82 in the Spring 2026 Alumni Bulletin.

Lehigh University Reunion Parade of Classes 2025

Building a Lifelong Community

A letter from Stephanie Fisher, assistant vice president for Alumni Relations, in the Spring 2026 Alumni Bulletin.

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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.

Julie Wright ’25 M’26 and Rhema Hooper ’26 sit on an orange couch in the Health, Science and Technology building.

Community and Global Health Majors Research Cobalt Mining, Permaculture and Attend Model World Health Organization Conference

Julie Wright ’25 M’26 and Rhema Hooper ’26 built a friendship and a record of impact through community and global health research, advocacy and community.