Stories about Regional and State Impact

StartUp Lehigh Valley 2025 winner

Pediatric critical care product wins StartUp Lehigh Valley’s Entrepreneurial Pitch Competition

More than $26,000 in prizes were awarded during the 7th annual competition, presented by Lehigh University

Farrah Moazeni and Maddie Burns '27

Developing Energy-Efficient Solutions for AI Data Centers

Lehigh’s Center for Advancing Community Electrification Solutions (ACES) is addressing the energy needs of AI data centers.

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.

Flu forecasting

When Data Disappear: Lehigh Professor Examines Impact of Limiting Public Health Stats

What happens when researchers lose access to essential public data? Associate Professor Tom McAndrew highlights the consequences in an article published in The Lancet.

Small Cities Lab

The Small Cities Lab at Lehigh University: Partnering with Communities for Lasting Change

Lehigh's Small Cities Lab is envisioning the future of often-overlooked small cities, driving new solutions in collaboration with other communities.

Giana Jarrah ‘22

Launching With Meraki Co.: Giana Jarrah’s Journey Through Lehigh’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

This investment is part of a broader effort to enhance community health, economic development and cultural vibrancy in Bethlehem.

ENTECH 6L Silonite Canisters equipped with timers and probes are being used to monitor ambient air quality in Allentown, Pennsylvania neighborhoods.

Lehigh Professors and Students Conduct Research on Air Pollutants Impact

The team has been conducting ambient air quality monitoring in Allentown, Pennsylvania neighborhoods.

Powering PA's Future Symposium

Statewide Symposium at Lehigh Focuses on Turning Innovation Into Opportunity

The Powering PA’s Future Symposium attendees talked about ways Pennsylvania can grow its “innovation economy,” where new ideas are commercialized to drive economic growth.