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President Video Message: A Community of Belonging for All

A message sent to members of the Lehigh campus community.

Baccalaureate

Scholar of Faith and Technology to Deliver 2026 Baccalaureate Address

Timothy Beal will explore AI, ethics, and the role of higher education in shaping a just and sustainable future.

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Lehigh Launches Venture Studio, Turning Research Discoveries Into Real-World Businesses

A new initiative expands the Venture Creation pathway connecting research, entrepreneurship and experiential learning to turn university innovations into scalable startups.

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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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Lehigh Announces New Structure for Arts, Libraries and Technology

The new organizational structure is designed to elevate arts engagement, enhance interdisciplinary collaboration, and strengthen the digital infrastructure supporting research, education and innovation.

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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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Former Congressman Charlie Dent M'93 Named 2026 Graduate Commencement and Doctoral Hooding Ceremony Speaker

Dent, who served seven terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, will speak at the May 16 ceremony.

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James R. Maida ’85 Appointed Chair of Lehigh’s Board of Trustees

Second-generation alumnus and global entrepreneur succeeds Vincent Forlenza ’75

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Lehigh Report Explores Data Center Power Solutions

At the national scale, the percentage of electricity used by data centers is expected to grow from 4% to possibly 12% by 2030, according to a new report from Lehigh’s Center for Advancing Community and Electrification Solutions (ACES).

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Lehigh Announces Tuition for 2026-27 Academic Year

Undergraduate tuition will increase 3.9% next year.