Stories about Mountaintop

Small Cities Lab

The Small Cities Lab at Lehigh University: Partnering with Communities for Lasting Change

Lehigh's Small Cities Lab is envisioning the future of often-overlooked small cities, driving new solutions in collaboration with other communities.

Giana Jarrah ‘22

Launching With Meraki Co.: Giana Jarrah’s Journey Through Lehigh’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

This investment is part of a broader effort to enhance community health, economic development and cultural vibrancy in Bethlehem.

Dhruv Seshadri

Wearable Tech to Advance Women's Health

Two initiatives led by Assistant Professor Dhruv Seshadri and industry partner Ultrahuman focus on injury prevention in female athletes and breaking menstrual health taboos in India through data, education and outreach.

Linderman Library seen through pink flowers blooming

Shaping Tomorrow: Lehigh Strategy Town Hall Showcases Innovation, Growth and Impact

Town hall highlights progress and momentum with Inspiring the Future Makers Strategy.

Pub Tables

Bringing History to the Table: View Photos of the Process Behind Lehigh's Pub Tables

Students create new tables using historic wood from the Clayton University Center.

Lehigh Mountaintop Bays shot by a drone

Lehigh’s Future Makers Grants Spark Innovation Across Disciplines

A year after the inaugural Future Makers grants were awarded, they are igniting creativity and driving impactful change across campus.

Chen Shi

Supporting Parents of Children with Behavioral Challenges

Chen Shi ’21 is conducting research focused on helping children with emotional behavioral disorder, ADHD and their families.

Burger in the lab.

The Symphony of Sound: Decoding the Brain’s Auditory Secrets

Neuroscientist Michael Burger’s innovative research blends genetics and virtual reality to explore how the ear and brain work in harmony to process sound.

Willy the Robotic Monkey

Ideas on the Move: Lehigh Introduces New Robotics Studio

The Freed Family Robotics Design Studio in Wilbur Powerhouse is Lehigh’s latest Design Lab where students can explore robotics design, complex movement, problem solving and more.

Pub Tables

Reclaimed History: Student Project Incorporates Material From Clayton University Center at Packer Hall

Original wood beams were used for a table inside the new pub, and the building’s nearly 160-year-old bell will be part of a special display.