Stories about Education and Research Innovation

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Lehigh’s Research Highlights of 2025

Take a look back at some of the top research stories at the university in 2025.

Research poster discussing optimal scheduling and energy management for data centers.

Optimal Workload Scheduling and Energy Management of AI Data Centers with Demand Response

Lehigh Professors Shalinee Kishore, Alberto J. Lamadrid, and Javad Khazaei, and Ph.D. Candidate Morteza Ghorashi, Develop MILP Framework for 20% Data Center Cost Reduction via Demand Response

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Art, Empathy and Interdisciplinary Innovation: A Collaborative Exhibit Explores the Lived Experience of Mental Health

One year after receiving a Future Maker Grant, Lehigh College of Health ethicist Ally Peabody Smith’s interdisciplinary project created space for reflection, wellbeing and community.

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Lehigh University Awarded Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Healthcare Innovation Award

Recognition honors the university’s excellence in advancing disability health equity in the Lehigh Valley

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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 Senator Dave McCormick on stage at Compelling Perspectives.

Senator Dave McCormick Discusses AI Innovation at Compelling Perspectives

The senator spoke about Pennsylvania’s AI future, as well as the ethical and societal implications of AI.

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.

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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 Launches Consortium for Enhancing Resilience and Catastrophe Modeling

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