Stories about Student Experience

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President Joseph J. Helble: Record Applications, Research Growth and Strengthening Community

Community hears updates on admissions and career outcomes, research, faculty recognition and facilities.

Lehigh students visit Buzzi Unicem USA’s Stockertown Cement Plant as part of a new course on cement manufacturing.

Lehigh Students Visit Buzzi Unicem USA as Part of New Cement Manufacturing Course

A class trip to Buzzi Unicem USA’s Stockertown Cement Plant offered a behind-the-scenes look at one of the region’s most important industrial operations.

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Gratitude to Generations: Clayton University Center Time Capsule

Founder’s Weekend 2025 featured the Clayton University Center at Packer Hall dedication, which included the placement of a time capsule that will be opened in 2075.

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Becoming ‘AI Ready’ at Lehigh

With its new “AI Readiness” initiative, Lehigh embraces an AI future—where students will both learn about and with AI, and do it ethically.

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Addie Micir Helping Lehigh Women's Basketball Elevate Their Game

The head coach inherited a stable program, but facing Duke in the NCAA Tournament was the first step in taking Lehigh women’s basketball to the next level.

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President Video Message: Reflecting on a Semester of Community

A message sent to members of the Lehigh campus community.

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Lehigh Launches Inaugural Future Makers Convocation

The university honored 96 seniors for bold achievements in research, innovation and
community impact beyond the classroom.

Matt O'Connell '26

Matt O’Connell ’26 Strives to Help Others Live Healthier Lives Through Research

O’Connell was part of the 2025 Amgen Scholars Program and has conducted research across the country and world as an undergraduate student at Lehigh.

Lehigh University ranks among Wall Street Journal's best colleges

Lehigh Remains a Top University in Wall Street Journal’s 2026 Best Colleges

Focused on career and financial success, WSJ ranks Lehigh among the nation’s top institutions for the third straight year.

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A Century of Art: Lehigh University Art Galleries Celebrates 100 Years

Lehigh University Art Galleries prepares to celebrate the milestone by honoring the past and shaping the future.