Stories about Innovation

Layout of the Spring 2026 Alumni Bulletin

Discover Alumni Stories, University News, Research Updates and More in the Spring 2026 Lehigh Alumni Bulletin

The latest edition of the Bulletin features R1 research momentum at Lehigh, an inside look at the reimagined Clayton University Center at Packer Hall, student and alumni stories and more.

Juan Zheng

Juan Zheng Researches Hybrid Intelligence System Designed to Help Students Become Strategic AI Users Through Self-Regulated Learning

Zheng, assistant professor of the teaching, learning and technology program in the College of Education, is developing Meta-Partner, a computer program platform that combines human judgment with support from an AI agent.

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R1 Status Excellence: Meet Research-Focused Faculty, Students and Alumni Driving Lehigh’s Research Momentum Forward

From advancing infectious disease prediction to strategizing AI literacy, members of the Lehigh community are solving challenges and developing innovations that continue to shape our world.

Steve Wozniak, gray-haired man with beard, glasses, black jacket.

Four Questions with Steve Wozniak: ‘I Never Wanted to Start An Industry’

The Apple co-founder and technology entrepreneur visited Lehigh in January as a guest in the Compelling Perspectives series. He discussed the early days of personal computing, his passion for engineering, artificial intelligence and the rise of Apple.

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Lehigh Announces New Structure for Arts, Libraries and Technology

The new organizational structure is designed to elevate arts engagement, enhance interdisciplinary collaboration, and strengthen the digital infrastructure supporting research, education and innovation.

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Former NYSE President Stacey Cunningham ’96 to Address Graduates at Lehigh’s 158th Spring Commencement

Cunningham is a groundbreaking figure in the global capital markets, the first woman to lead the New York Stock Exchange in its more than 200-year history and a proud Lehigh engineer.

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Lehigh Report Explores Data Center Power Solutions

At the national scale, the percentage of electricity used by data centers is expected to grow from 4% to possibly 12% by 2030, according to a new report from Lehigh’s Center for Advancing Community and Electrification Solutions (ACES).

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Steve Wozniak Discusses Apple, AI and Pranks as Compelling Perspectives Speaker

The Silicon Valley icon, technology entrepreneur and philanthropist advocated for AI regulation and said he’s proud of “not selling out” as the series’ third and final guest of the academic year.

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Becoming ‘AI Ready’ at Lehigh

With its new “AI Readiness” initiative, Lehigh embraces an AI future—where students will both learn about and with AI, and do it ethically.

WiseCare AI and Vytalize Health

Health Care Disruptors: Alumni-Founded Companies WiseCare AI and Vytalize Health Are Redefining The Patient Experience

WiseCare AI and Vytalize Health aim to improve the patient experience through innovative platforms.