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Lehigh Graduates!

Inspiring Future Makers

Lehigh is a community of future makers. The 7,000+ undergraduate and graduate students on our picturesque campus are inspired to think deeply, driven to create pragmatic solutions, and encouraged to innovate collaboratively. Our faculty and staff are committed to creating an inclusive and dynamic community dedicated to positively impacting the future.

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An Unmatched Student Experience

Lehigh boasts a vibrant campus community, rigorous academics, a commitment to student belonging and a track record of strong graduate outcomes. This is Lehigh.

Prepared for success after college

92%

Prepared for Success after College

Among those in the Class of 2024, 92% were employed, continuing education or pursuing military or volunteer service within six months of graduation.

Something for Everyone

200+

Something for Everyone

With 200-plus clubs, including 41 sports and 22 Greek organizations, students find diverse extracurricular opportunities at Lehigh.

Research for Impact

Lehigh’s research focuses on critical areas of significant impact, employing interdisciplinary approaches to tackle complex global challenges and yield concrete outcomes.

Future Makers

From the classroom to the community, both on campus and around the world, Lehigh students, faculty and alumni are Future Makers, working to enact positive change.

Martin
Harmer
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Discovering Superalloys

Martin
Harmer
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Faculty

Discovering Superalloys

Martin Harmer, a leading materials scientist at Lehigh, drives innovative research and development to bring advanced superalloy materials—essential for high-performance, critical industrial applications—to light.

Andrew
Knoll
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Exploring Life’s Origins

Andrew
Knoll
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Alumnus

Exploring Life’s Origins

Knoll is one of the foremost geoscientists studying the Earth’s timeline of more than 3 billion years. Recipient of the 2022 Crafoord Prize in Geosciences, Knoll works to shed light on ancient mysteries and share insights into the 21st-century era

Jordan
Ho
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Examining Art Then & Now

Jordan
Ho
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Philosophy and English Major

Examining Art Then & Now

Jordan Ho '27 analyzed Chaucer's form vs. modern adaptations, presenting her critical, canon-decolonizing research at three conferences and earned a Visiting Scholar spot at Oxford.

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At Lehigh, you’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative community where innovative and integrative learning drives real progress

Lehigh’s football team, fueled by determination, teamwork and Mountain Hawk spirit, enjoys an undefeated run through mid-October. From game-day energy to community pride, the team’s momentum unites students, alumni and fans across South Mountain and the U.S.

Lehigh and Good Shepherd Rehabilitation join forces to advance disability health equity, combining expertise to improve patient care, innovation and access.

Lehigh launches a new master’s degree in aerospace and space systems engineering, preparing future innovators to design, lead and explore our orbit and beyond.

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Lehigh remains a top university in the Wall Street Journal’s 2026 Best Colleges ranking, recognized for its academic excellence, strong student experience and successful career outcomes. The distinction reflects Lehigh’s ongoing commitment to innovation, community and hands-on learning that empowers students to lead and succeed after graduation.

Lehigh’s Centennial School celebrates 60 years of teaching, learning and community impact through immersive education and inclusive support for students with special needs.

Lehigh alumni and co-founders of the fast-growing Vytalize Health are transforming healthcare with a new model that improves outcomes and reduces costs.

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Professor Martin Harmer’s pioneering materials science research has been named one of the world’s top ten breakthroughs of 2025. His work advances ceramic engineering and deepens global understanding of grain boundaries, showcasing Lehigh’s long-standing leadership in scientific innovation and collaboration.

Students enjoy the Great Pocono Escape, a weekend of outdoor adventure, team building and reflection that strengthens friendships and Lehigh community spirit.

Lehigh faculty bring calculus to life through hands-on demonstrations and creative applications, helping students see math in motion across real-world contexts.

Incoming class of 2029 students and alumni gather for the 2025 Rally, an energetic Lehigh tradition celebrating community and university pride.

Lehigh hosts the Lehigh Valley’s entrepreneurial pitch competition, giving the top prize to a pediatric innovation that advances critical care.

Students unwind at Zoellner Arts’ Well-Being Concert, an evening of music, mindfulness and connection that promotes balance, creativity and community on South Mountain.

Lehigh researchers develop energy-efficient solutions for AI data centers, creating smarter technologies that reduce environmental impact and drive sustainable innovation.

Lehigh joins a select group of NGOs with UN consultative status, advancing global collaboration and student opportunities in social and economic development.