Stories about P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science

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Barriers to Breakthroughs: How Mathematics Innovation is Redefining Student Success at Lehigh

Mathematics department faculty are infusing innovative teaching strategies and initiatives that are reshaping the student experience and outcomes, with fewer students receiving a grade of D or F, or withdrawing from mathematics courses.

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Lillian Wu ’27 Receives Goldwater Scholarship, Continuing Pivotal Discoveries in Antibiotic Resistance

The nationally competitive Goldwater Scholarship recognizes students who show exceptional promise as future research leaders in science, engineering and mathematics.

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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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Class of 2026: Redefining the Future

Lehigh University saluted the achievements of graduates at its 158th Commencement.

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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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Sydney Parlett ’26 and Amanda Greaney ’24: Fielding Dreams, Engineering the Future

Sydney Parlett ’26, a student-athlete on the women’s softball team, was inspired to pursue a future in industrial engineering—a path pitched to her by her friend, mentor and former teammate Amanda Greaney ’24, a systems engineer at Lockheed Martin.

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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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How Are Students Using AI at Lehigh?

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) use becomes more widespread, Lehigh students are navigating where, how and when to use it. Two students share how they incorporate generative AI into studying, research and preparing for careers.

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From Lehigh to Liftoff: Mark Riddle ’87 on Creativity, Engineering and Working on Artemis II

Riddle’s interdisciplinary education at Lehigh led him to engineer the launch of the Artemis rocket.

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Lehigh Faculty in the Media: Spring 2026

Professors share their research and perspectives on predicting future data, teacher shortages across Pennsylvania and more.