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The Impact of the #MeToo Era on Recovery and Resistance

Nicole Johnson explores the influence of digital activism on the resistance and recovery of sexual assault survivors.

A novel neural network to understand symmetry, speed materials research.

A Novel Neural Network to Understand Symmetry, Speed Materials Research

Using a large, unstructured dataset gleaned from 25,000 images, scientists demonstrate a novel machine learning technique to identify structural similarities and trends in materials for the first time.

Student Sebastian Wick working on a project called EcoRealm Environments.

Growing Green

EcoRealm Environments explores retrofitting spaces with hydroponic grow systems—and boosting people’s wellbeing.


Lehigh’s Vice President for Finance and Administration, Patricia Johnson, to Retire

Johnson’s tenure has been defined by tremendous growth and advancement for Lehigh, spanning finance and administrative functions across the university.


10.6.21: Flu Clinics, Student Organization Meetings, and Updates

A message sent to members of the Lehigh community and Lehigh families.

Jessica Galarza in Uganda.

Lehigh Students Win Davis Projects for Peace Awards

Three teams of Lehigh students are recognized for their work in starting a tutoring center in Uganda, developing a test for autism in Africa and developing a rapid, affordable test for sickle cell anemia in Africa.

Presidential Inauguration

Inauguration of President Joseph J. Helble ’82 Set for Founder’s Weekend

The schedule of events begins Friday, Oct. 15, with the formal inauguration ceremony of Helble as Lehigh’s 15th president.


10.4.21: Flu Clinic for Students: Tuesday, October 12

A message sent to students and Lehigh families.

Shimon Attie with one of his works

Visual Artist Shimon Attie to Focus New Exhibition on Bethlehem’s Past and Present

Renowned public and video artist joins Lehigh as the Theodore U. Horger ’61 Artist-in-Residence.


10.4.21: Reminder: Available COVID Testing

A message sent to students, faculty and staff.

Bakithi Kumalo

Zoellner Art Center's Artist-in-Residence Bakithi Kumalo Gets the Show to Go On

Participants in the inaugural Music Master Mentor Program open for the famed bassist in SteelStacks performance.

 Cynthia Marten, Audrey McSain and Mark Ironside

Lehigh Accepts Green Ribbon Schools Sustainability Award

The university was just one of five post-secondary institutions nationwide to receive the U.S. Department of Education award Tuesday at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.


9.29.21: Update from the COVID Response Team

A message sent to members of the Lehigh community and Lehigh families.

President Joe Helble

Welcoming a New President

Joseph J. Helble ’82 speaks at Tower Society’s annual meeting.

Photo illustration of waste.

AI to Pave the Way to Increased Waste-to-Energy Production

A team, led by Lehigh University, will develop technology based on AI combined with state-of-the-art spectroscopy, to analyze municipal solid waste in-situ and in real-time, a cost- and time-effective approach that could pave the way to increased waste-to-bioenergy production.

Joseph J. Helble

President Video Message: President Helble Addresses the Lehigh Community

A message sent to members of the Lehigh community and Lehigh families.


9.22.21: In-Person Dining Resumes 9/23 and Updates

A message sent to members of the Lehigh community and Lehigh families.

The Center for Gender Equity.

Center for Gender Equity Celebrates 30th Anniversary

The center will mark the anniversary with a ‘Walk Down Memory Lane’ on Sept. 22 and Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Schizosaccharomyces pombe yeast

How Do Cells Acquire Their Shapes? A New Mechanism Identified

A multi-disciplinary team of scientists at Lehigh University and the University of Lausanne discover and characterize a new mechanism by which the fission yeast cell acquires its tubular shape.

Mary Anne Franks

Renowned Legal Scholar Mary Anne Franks Delivers 41st Tresolini Lecture

Frank’s virtual presentation addresses ‘The Faithless Constitution: Rights and Responsibilities in the 21st Century.’