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Meet Lehigh’s Faculty for the 2026-27 Academic Year

Explore profiles of the university’s new faculty as they are introduced to the campus community.

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Lehigh University Announces Marty Baron as President’s Distinguished Fellow

As fellow, the former executive editor of The Washington Post, The Boston Globe and The Miami Herald will engage in campus discussions this spring.

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Robin Hojnoski Installed as Dean of the College of Education

Family, friends and colleagues celebrated Hojnoski’s installation.

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DOE Acting Assistant Secretary Curt Coccodrilli Visits Lehigh’s Leading Energy Facilities

The Department of Energy’s Powering America Roadshow led to Lehigh, the first university in Pennsylvania featured in the country-wide tour.

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Zoellner Arts Center Leads Kennedy Center Art Education Program in Pennsylvania

Any Given Child Bethlehem envisions a learning environment where every child experiences, creates and values the arts.

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Remembering Laurence Silberstein, Inaugural Berman Professor of Jewish Studies

Professor emeritus Laurence Silberstein helped establish Jewish Studies at Lehigh while building a global presence as a scholar of religion, culture and society.

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U.N. Tech Envoy Amandeep Gill Urged Lehigh to Take an Active Role in Shaping the Future of AI

Gill rejected the idea that technology alone will determine AI’s future, stating that people still have control over how it develops.

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TIME Ranks Lehigh No. 21 in America’s Best Colleges for 2026-2027

The inaugural ranking highlights institutions demonstrating excellence in higher education and preparing students for long-term success.

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President George W. Bush Joins Compelling Perspectives Series at Pivotal Moment in American Democracy

The 43rd U.S. president is the first speaker in 2026-27 Compelling Perspectives programming.

Lehigh University ranked #23 in LinkedIn Top Colleges 2026

Lehigh Remains a Top University in LinkedIn’s Career-Focused Rankings

Lehigh ranks highly in outcomes-focused list for second consecutive year.