Stories about Future Makers

People attending Future Makers Convocation

Lehigh Launches Inaugural Future Makers Convocation

The university honored 96 seniors for bold achievements in research, innovation and
community impact beyond the classroom.

Senator Dave McCormick

Senator Dave McCormick to Discuss Pennsylvania’s AI Future in Compelling Perspectives Series

The senator is positioning Pennsylvania as a national leader in artificial intelligence (AI) through investments in energy and innovation.

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.

Jared Isaacman with Provost Nathan Urban on stage

Astronaut Jared Isaacman at Lehigh’s Inaugural Future Makers Speaker Series: Space is “the greatest adventure in human history”

The astronaut, pilot and entrepreneur visited Lehigh for the inaugural Future Makers Speaker Series event on Oct. 14th.

President Joseph J. Helble '82 and Murray H. Goodman Dean of Athletics Jeremy L. Gibson

Jeremy L. Gibson Installed as New Dean of Athletics

Gibson: "Our students will be champions in the classroom and on the field."

Athiel Mading and Elena (Caruso-Myers) Troy with Kenyan flag

Determination Led Athiel Mading ’25 from Nairobi to Lehigh

Without reliable housing, the material science and engineering major refused to take no for an answer and forged her own path toward a degree.

Lehigh University Art Galleries

A Century of Art: Lehigh University Art Galleries Celebrates 100 Years

Lehigh University Art Galleries prepares to celebrate the milestone by honoring the past and shaping the future.

Linderman Library

Royal Thai Scholars Program Partnership Enhances Lehigh's Global Footprint

The university places among the top 10 in the United States for hosting Royal Thai Scholars.

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.

Jared Isaacman

Jared Isaacman to Kick Off Lehigh’s New Future Makers Speaker Series

The new series will provide the community with a window into the early stages of important societal, economic and industry changes.