Stories about Societal Challenges

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U.S. Election Concern for Supply Chain Managers

Lehigh Business Supply Chain Risk Management Index shows fear of government intervention.

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Politically Connected Corporations Received More Exemptions from U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Imports, Study Finds

Exemption grant process functioned as a “spoils system” rewarding political supporters and punishing opponents

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Lehigh Joins Global Design Thinking Alliance to Help Advance Empathy-Based Innovation

The university is just the fourth U.S. institution to be accepted to this alliance.

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Katie Couric Discusses Future of Journalism, Balancing Fact-Checking at Compelling Perspectives

The former anchor and managing editor of the “CBS Evening News” and co-anchor of NBC’s “Today” show also talked about her cancer research advocacy and the changing media landscape.

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David Vicic Wins American Chemical Society Award for Creative Work in Fluorine Chemistry

The professor was selected for the international award due to his outstanding contributions to the advancement of fluorine chemistry.