Stories about Student Experience

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The Heartbeat of Campus Community: Clayton University Center at Packer Hall Encourages Collaboration and Connection

The recently renovated Clayton University Center at Packer Hall, now open 24 hours, continues to foster community and collaboration through a variety of fresh spaces for studying, dining and socializing.

Julie Wright ’25 M’26 and Rhema Hooper ’26 sit on an orange couch in the Health, Science and Technology building.

Community and Global Health Majors Research Cobalt Mining, Permaculture and Attend Model World Health Organization Conference

Julie Wright ’25 M’26 and Rhema Hooper ’26 built a friendship and a record of impact through community and global health research, advocacy and community.

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Lehigh University Opens First Public Trail in Forest Park

Unlocking recreation for community and campus, the initiative is part of Lehigh’s 2025 campus master plan.

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Former NYSE President Stacey Cunningham ’96 to Address Graduates at Lehigh’s 158th Spring Commencement

Cunningham is a groundbreaking figure in the global capital markets, the first woman to lead the New York Stock Exchange in its more than 200-year history and a proud Lehigh engineer.

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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.