2015: Year in Review
Lehigh University takes a look back at the biggest stories of the year.
It was the year Lehigh installed a new president and kicked off its Sesquicentennial celebration, announced educational and financial initiatives and welcomed a new, diverse freshman class. As 2015 comes to a close, here is a look back at five of the biggest stories of the year.
1. Lehigh installs a new president on a historic Founder’s Day.
John D. Simon installed as Lehigh’s 14th president
At Founder’s Day, university leadership announces an investment of $250 million to shape Lehigh’s future.
2. Lehigh surprises outstanding applicants with surprise early admissions letters.
You're In!
Six students from around the country find out they've been admitted to Lehigh--and our cameras are there to capture the excitement.
3. Lehigh commits to meeting 100 percent of every student’s demonstrated financial needs.
Lehigh commits to meeting 100 percent of all students’ demonstrated financial need.
The initiative was recently approved by the university’s Board of Trustees.
4. Lehigh welcomes one of its most diverse classes to campus.
'Welcome to Lehigh'
Members of the Class of 2019 get a warm reception as they arrive on campus.
5. Data X is unveiled.
Introducing Data X
New initiative will expand Lehigh’s capacities for teaching and research in computer and data science.
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Friday, December 18, 2015
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