Stories about Global

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Student Fulbright Scholars Help Lehigh Reach Record Number of Recipients

Two student recipients and an alternate, along with nine faculty scholars, set a Lehigh record for a single academic year.

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Former Congressman Charlie Dent M'93 Tells Graduates ‘You Can and You Will Make a Difference’

Dent delivered the address at the 2026 Graduate Commencement and Doctoral Hooding Ceremony during Lehigh’s 158th Spring Commencement Weekend.

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The Partnerships That Carried Lehigh’s Class of 2026

Graduates and their mentors are among those who found community, collaboration and purpose through partnership at Lehigh.

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Vrushti Patel ’26 and Khanjan Mehta: Global Experiences, Lasting Impact

Vrushti Patel ’26 completed six study abroad experiences through Lehigh programs, including two Creative Inquiry Global Social Impact Fellowships guided by Khanjan Mehta, vice provost for Creative Inquiry.

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Iacocca Institute Name Updated

The new name, Lee Iacocca Institute for Global Leadership, reflects the Institute’s evolving mission.

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Arthur C. Tauck Jr. ’53 P’79, Travel Industry Innovator and Philanthropist, Has Died at Age 94

Tauck was known for his successful 75-year career in the travel industry, philanthropy and generosity to Lehigh.

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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.

Richard Verma '90 and Joseph J. Helble

President’s Distinguished Fellowship Term Extended

Richard Verma ’90 will continue to engage with the Lehigh community as the inaugural President’s Distinguished Fellow.

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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.

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Lehigh Joins Elite Group of NGOs Granted UN Economic and Social Council Special Consultative Status

New accreditation expands on a remarkable 20-year partnership with the U.N.