Stories about Research

Study is first to confirm lead in water causes adverse fetal health outcomes

Study: Lead in Water Causes Adverse Fetal Health Outcomes

Researchers from Lehigh and Bentley universities publish the first study that confirms a link between lead in water and adverse fetal health outcomes such as low birth weights and preterm births.

Anand Jagota

Anand Jagota Named Vice Provost for Research

Jagota will lead efforts to increase the impact and visibility of research at Lehigh.

the U.S. Capitol

Fascism in America: It’s Happening Here, According to Professor's New Book

Political scientist Anthony DiMaggio, in new book, says fighting fascism must become a regular topic of conversation in homes, schools and elsewhere.

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Lehigh Student Awarded Prestigious DOE Grant to Conduct Research at Brookhaven National Laboratory

Evan John Musterman's research is at the forefront of laser-fabricated single crystal architectures in glass. He is one of 80 students to receive the highly competitive award through the Office of Science Graduate Student Research program.

Andrew Knoll

Understanding Earth’s First Three Billion Years

Paleontologist Andrew Knoll ’73 wins prestigious 2022 Crafoord Prize in Geosciences.

Keith Moored examine bio-inspired robots

Lehigh-led Interdisciplinary Research Team Wins Prestigious $7.5M DOD Award

Keith Moored, associate professor of mechanical engineering and mechanics, will lead the team in conducting research to develop fast and efficient schools of bio-inspired underwater vehicles.

A view inside the Health, Science and Technology Building

New Health, Science and Technology Building: A Hub for Interdisciplinary Research

The largest building Lehigh has ever built, HST is designed to encourage collaboration among faculty and students across disciplines.

Pi Day illustration

Happy Pi Day 2022: Shoppers More Likely to Buy During Pi Day Deals

New study shows consumers are more likely to use discounts celebrating a “special day” like Pi Day than for standard sales events, especially when the promotion is both original and appropriate.

Colorful close-up image of Lehigh University's Linderman Library rotunda stained glass

Meet Lehigh's Newest Faculty Members

Learn more about some of the more than 40 new scholars who have joined Lehigh's faculty this year.

Richard Gordon IV

Preparing Effective School Leaders in a Diverse Society

Lehigh’s College of Education focuses on innovative teaching, experiential learning and interdisciplinarity. Its graduates have won accolades for their school leadership.