Stories about Interdisciplinary

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Barriers to Breakthroughs: How Mathematics Innovation is Redefining Student Success at Lehigh

Mathematics department faculty are infusing innovative teaching strategies and initiatives that are reshaping the student experience and outcomes, with fewer students receiving a grade of D or F, or withdrawing from mathematics courses.

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Student Fulbright Scholars Help Lehigh Reach Record Number of Recipients

Two student recipients and an alternate, along with nine faculty scholars, set a Lehigh record for a single academic year.

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Lillian Wu ’27 Receives Goldwater Scholarship, Continuing Pivotal Discoveries in Antibiotic Resistance

The nationally competitive Goldwater Scholarship recognizes students who show exceptional promise as future research leaders in science, engineering and mathematics.

Students gather at Lehigh's Goodman Stadium for the 158th Commencement ceremony.

Class of 2026: Redefining the Future

Lehigh University saluted the achievements of graduates at its 158th Commencement.

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Natalie Werbel ’26 and Joanna Mishtal: Meaningful Connection, Research Collaboration

Through mentorship from professor Joanna Mishtal and support across the College of Health, Natalie Werbel ’26 found confidence in her research interests and her future in public health.

Photograph of Anya Getzfeld and Sameen Mariaca hugging at Getzfeld's outdoor graduation ceremony in 2024 at Goodman Stadium .

Sameen Mariaca ’26 and Anya Getzfeld ’24: Lifelong Friendship, Emerging in Healthcare

What began through a shared pre-health journey at Lehigh that helped Sameen Mariaca ’26 and Anya Getzfeld ’24 navigate setbacks and milestones became a lifelong friendship pursuing bright futures in healthcare.

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How Are Students Using AI at Lehigh?

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) use becomes more widespread, Lehigh students are navigating where, how and when to use it. Two students share how they incorporate generative AI into studying, research and preparing for careers.

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At Mountaintop, Student Film Celebrates Cycling and Community

A screening of “Fifth is First” by Holly Fasching ’26 highlighted Mountaintop as a vibrant destination for experiential learning, recreation and partnership.

Photograph Mark Riddle by an Artemis "LET'S GO!" banner with a rocket in the background.

From Lehigh to Liftoff: Mark Riddle ’87 on Creativity, Engineering and Working on Artemis II

Riddle’s interdisciplinary education at Lehigh led him to engineer the launch of the Artemis rocket.

Katie Bui and Deirdre Murphy standing next to their public art installation with bird cutouts.

Taking Flight Through Architecture and Sustainable Design

A Lehigh student, faculty mentor and alumna came together to create Flyways, a public art installation at Washington College in Maryland, inspired by migratory birds and ecological observation.