Academics at Lehigh University
Our academic approach fosters a culture of innovation, promotes intellectual risk-taking, and embraces cross-disciplinary strategies that drive transformative research, discovery and impact.
Nancy
Cárcamo Paiz
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Nancy
Cárcamo Paiz
27
My experience in Sierra Leone as a Global Social Impact Fellow was eye-opening. It reinforced my passion for engineering. It also made me realize that I can start making an impact in the world now, during my years as an undergraduate.
Student to Faculty Ratio
10:1
student-to-faculty ratio
Professors will know you by name while offering personalized mentorship. They foster meaningful connections and enhance academic growth in and out of class.
Graduate Starting Salary
$74K
average starting salary of 2024 graduates
Wall Street Journal Ranking
15th
in the U.S. as ranked by The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse
Lehigh News
Lehigh News
Research
Engineering the future of resilience – a collaborative model for real-world impact
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Research
Associate Professor Tom McAndrew examines the impact of limiting previously available public health information.
McAndrew said researchers faced hurdles in forecasting the 2024-2025 flu season, one of the worst in more than a decade, when the federal government limited the capacity public health entities to publish previously available data.
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University News
The university invested in a Community and Economic Impact Report for Fiscal Year 2024, which showed its comprehensive impact on the Lehigh Valley.
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University News
The designation recognizes universities conducting the highest level of research.
The status is a milestone that means a university conducts a “very high volume of research” and awards a large number of research doctorates.
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An Unmatched Student Experience
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
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.
The newly released critical edition by Michael Kramp and Sarita Jayanty Mizin ’20 Ph.D. brings global perspectives to the earliest known work of urban apocalyptic fiction.
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Six Lehigh faculty members were included on this year's list.
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Ahmed Rahman plans to do a deep dive into the effects of peers and teachers on college student performance.
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Professor Hyunok Choi will collaborate with an NIH-funded team to investigate the effects of early environmental influences on child health and development.
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Sara Kangas, program director of COE's Special Education and ESL programs, has received a grant from the Spencer Foundation through its prestigious Large Grants program.
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Future Makers
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.
Saimonth
Muñoz
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Researching the Power of Rubrene
Researching the Power of Rubrene
Juan
Zheng
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Harnessing AI for Education
Harnessing AI for Education
Olivia
Abrams
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Taking Bold Steps in Business
Taking Bold Steps in Business
Ready to Get Started?
Students who want to challenge themselves inside and outside the classroom while striving to make an impact on the world will find an ideal fit at Lehigh. Here, you’ll have a supportive learning and living experience that prepares you for the challenges of today, and tomorrow. Join us.
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Mountain Hawks
Lehigh announced the addition of women's wrestling, one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, as its 26th varsity sport.
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On South Mountain
Students portray the main characters William and Mary in the play "Tuesdays & Sundays," directed by Sarah Ellis Morgan '27 in the Fowler Black Box Theater.
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Inspired Research
Neuroscientist and Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs Michael Burger’s innovative research blends genetics and virtual reality to explore how the ear and brain work in harmony to process sound.
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Inspired Research
Goldwater award winner Saimonth Muñoz ‘26 conducts research on rubrene, an organic semiconductor that can transfer information through light.
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On South Mountain
Pablo Picasso’s early portrait of his sister, Lola, is one of five works by the famed Spanish painter in the Lehigh University Art Gallery’s collection.
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Innovative Academics
Sensors, circuits, and mechanical design all converged at The First Year Rossin Experience, which gives students a taste of learning in the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science.
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Lehigh Family
The Lehigh Reunion allows classes from days gone by to relive their time spent on campus learning and growing with peers and professors. Brown and White Night, pickleball, golf, sculpture walks, and a plethora of other activities for alumni were stacked on the agenda for this year’s reunion. Not even the rain could deter them from marching with their class!
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Mountain Hawks
Jeremy Gibson was appointed as Lehigh’s Murray H. Goodman Dean of Athletics in January 2025. Gibson is the ninth athletics director in Lehigh history.
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Hallmark Events
The International Bazaar was created in 1986 as a way to recognize and celebrate the unique countries and cultures on campus.
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Picturesque Campus
Lehigh has completed extensive renovations to the iconic Clayton University Center at Packer Hall, creating a dynamic environment for student life while preserving the building’s historic grandeur. From reclaimed history to uncovered artifacts, the Clayton UC has many stories to tell as you dine, study or lounge.
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On South Mountain
Situated in Bethlehem’s lively Southside, Lehigh is proud to be a dedicated partner and neighbor to those living and working in our shared community. Through strategic initiatives, job creation and collaboration with local organizations, the university remains a key force in shaping a stronger, more vibrant region. Take a look at the many ways we drive meaningful, lasting impact in Bethlehem.
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Inspired Research
The Purple Drop team combines engineering and medical research to develop life-changing technology for healthcare innovation.
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Lehigh Family
Lehigh alum and winner of StartUp LV George Awad ’22, ’25G turned his passion for mango sticky rice discovered in Thailand into Aroi Mango LLC, launching a thriving local startup.
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Lehigh Family
Lehigh’s Class of 1975 gathers at their 50th reunion, celebrating decades of connection, shared memories, and the enduring spirit of their time on South Mountain.