Stories about Inclusive Excellence and Belonging

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Scooping Up Smiles: Sara Heintzelman M’11 Has a Mission to Empower Through Education and Entrepreneurship 

Adding to her career in education, Heintzelman opened Get Joy Ice Cream and Coffee, providing employment to those with differing abilities.

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President Video Message: A Community of Belonging for All

A message sent to members of the Lehigh campus community.

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AI Dominates Conversation at Inclusive Excellence in Teaching Workshop

The all-day event held Jan. 15 at Lehigh’s Mountaintop Campus featured panels composed of business leaders, faculty and students.

Zoellner Arts Center Well-Being Concert

Zoellner Arts Center’s Well-Being Concerts Support Wellness, Community Health Through Partnership

The collaboration in partnership with Carnegie Hall aims to reduce stress and foster resilience in the Lehigh community and beyond.

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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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President Video Message: Free Expression and Belonging, and Lehigh’s New Brand

A message sent to members of the Lehigh campus community.

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Year Two Progress Report - Inspiring the Future Makers

A message sent to members of the Lehigh community.

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What This Moment Asks of Us

A Personal Reflection From President Helble

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President Video Message: Fall 2025 Campus Update

A message sent to members of the Lehigh campus community.

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Fun Festivities Highlight 2025 International Bazaar

In addition to numerous dance groups, attendees were treated to a fashion show and food sampling as they celebrated the international community at Lehigh.