Stories about Education and Research Innovation

2025 Lehigh University Research Symposium

Research Symposium Recognizes and Honors Impact of Lehigh’s Research Community

The day-long event in the Clayton University Center at Packer Hall celebrated Lehigh’s R1 designation and research enterprise.

Attendees talking at the symposium

ACES Symposium on Energy, Water and Data Centers Brings Together Leaders from Education, Industry and Government

The day-long event in Iacocca Hall facilitated dialogue regarding challenges and opportunities for powering the future.

Matt O'Connell '26

Matt O’Connell ’26 Strives to Help Others Live Healthier Lives Through Research

O’Connell was part of the 2025 Amgen Scholars Program and has conducted research across the country and world as an undergraduate student at Lehigh.

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Lehigh, Rice Launch Consortium for Enhancing Resilience and Catastrophe Modeling

New consortium unites academia, industry and government to advance catastrophe modeling and strengthen community resilience worldwide.

Students interact with wall screens in the Immersive Learning Center

Immersive Learning, Tight-Knit Community Part of Centennial School’s 60 Years

The school, affiliated with Lehigh’s College of Education, continues its forward-thinking approach and research work as it celebrates a milestone anniversary.

Lehigh University ranks among Wall Street Journal's best colleges

Lehigh Remains a Top University in Wall Street Journal’s 2026 Best Colleges

Focused on career and financial success, WSJ ranks Lehigh among the nation’s top institutions for the third straight year.

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Natasha Vermaak Leads Project Investigating Materials For Next-Generation Propulsion Systems

The Lehigh professor is part of a team researching rotating detonation engine materials.

Lehigh University and Good Shepherd Rehabilitation announce partnership

Lehigh University and Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Join Forces to Advance Disability Health Equity

The bold university-wide partnership will drive innovation through joint appointments, interdisciplinary research and more.

Captain America

Exploring Real-World Replication of Captain America’s Shield

Professor Ricardo H.R. Castro recently contributed to a Popular Science article exploring the materials science behind Captain America’s iconic shield.

Andrew Knoll '73

Worlds Beneath Our Feet: Andrew Knoll ’73 and Daniel Richter ’73 Explore Life’s Origins Underground

Two geoscientists and former Lehigh classmates from the Class of 1973 examine clues hidden deep in rocks and soil to explore the history of life on Earth.