Stories about Strategic Plan

President Helble standing on campus on walking path

President Video Message: Fall 2025 Campus Update

A message sent to members of the Lehigh campus community.

Provost Nathan Urban speaking to attendees

Lehigh Hosts National Workshop on Rethinking PhD Training in Washington, D.C.

There was a strong agreement among attendees at the three-day event that the traditional PhD model must evolve.

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Lehigh Trustees Endorse New Plan to Shape Campus for Future Generations

The plan is "logical next step” in implementing Lehigh’s Inspiring the Future Makers strategy, notes President Joseph J. Helble ‘82.

Aerial view of South Bethlehem

Report shows Lehigh's Economic Impact on Community Totals $1.4 Billion

The university invested in a Community and Economic Impact Report for Fiscal Year 2024, which showed its comprehensive impact on the Lehigh Valley.

President Helble and researchers discussing new projects

Lehigh’s Community and Economic Impact: Moving the Lehigh Valley Forward Together

A look at Lehigh’s Community and Economic Impact Report.

widespread flooding

Engineering the Future of Resilience

Lehigh’s First Future Makers Research Center Tackles Catastrophe with Data, Simulation and Human Insight.

Matthew Lahey

Matthew Lahey Named Lehigh’s New Vice President and University General Counsel

Lahey brings deep experience in legal affairs, governance and institutional strategy to Lehigh.

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.

Katherine Lavinder

Katherine Lavinder Named Lehigh’s New Vice President for Student Affairs

Lavinder brings a student-centered approach and deep experience in fostering connected and vibrant campus communities.

Christine Cook

Chris Cook Named Lehigh’s New Vice President for Finance and Administration

Cook brings deep experience in higher education finance and a strong commitment to strategic resource alignment.