Stories about 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.

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How Lehigh Researcher Michelle Spicer ’12 M’14 Uses Epiphytes to Study Climate Change

From Lehigh’s campus to tropical rainforests, Spicer studies canopy plants to understand how forest ecosystems adapt in a warming climate.

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‘B Beautiful’ Map Helps Community Improve South Bethlehem

Professor Kate Jackson and a Lehigh Valley Social Impact Fellowship team has created a website to facilitate community partnerships within the city.

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Racism Has No Place: A Message from President Helble

The following was sent to members of the Lehigh community.

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President Joseph J. Helble: Record Applications, Research Growth and Strengthening Community

Community hears updates on admissions and career outcomes, research, faculty recognition and facilities.

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Lehigh University Participates in PBS39 Community Forum on Data Centers

Economics Professor Alberto Lamadrid discusses energy demand and the university’s ACES research center