Linda Harbrecht

Linda Harbrecht

Director, University Communications
Office of Communications and Public Affairs
(610) 758-4838
lmh2@lehigh.edu

Linda Harbrecht is the Director of Communications in the Office of Communications and Public Affairs. In addition to writing about major university initiatives, programs and events, she also serves on Lehigh’s Crisis Management Team and provides editorial and strategic marketing support to the Student Affairs division.

An award-winning former journalist and former editor of Lehigh’s Alumni Bulletin, she has written extensively about faculty research, the history of the university and has contributed to university research publications during her nearly 18 years at Lehigh.

Lehigh Board of Trustees Extends President John D. Simon ’19P Through 2025

Simon introduced the ambitious Path to Prominence plan, which presents a bold academic vision for Lehigh.

Lehigh Honors Outstanding Student Leaders at Annual Awards Ceremony

The Student Life Leadership Awards noted the accomplishments of more than 50 students.

President Simon Delivers State of University Address to Faculty Senate

Simon told faculty they are key to addressing opportunities and “owning our future.”

The Glass Floor

Heather Johnson studies the inverse of the glass ceiling—an “invisible safety net” that keeps children from historically advantaged groups from falling down the ladder of success.

Remembering Richard Vinci

A teaching award will be named in honor of the materials science and engineering professor, who battled Lou Gehrig’s disease for nearly three years.

Lehigh's Graduate Engineering, Education and MBA Programs Earn High Rankings

The rankings will appear in U.S. News and World Report’s 2020 rankings.

Attorney and Advocate Anita Hill Urges Engagement, Commitment to Social Change

The women’s rights icon delivered the university’s MLK address to a packed house in Baker Hall.

Attorney, Academic and Women’s Rights Icon Anita Hill to Deliver Lehigh’s MLK Lecture on Feb. 7th

Anita Hill will speak on 'From Social Movement to Social Impact: Putting an End to Sexual Harassment in the Workplace.'

Yenny Anderson to Head Office of Institutional Research and Strategic Analytics

She will replace Henry Zheng, who stepped down in early 2019.

Voting Rights Author Ari Berman to Speak at Lehigh

Berman will speak on reclaiming voting rights for all.

Lehigh Rolls Out New Safety Tool, Communications System

A new HawkWatch system offers enhanced communication capabilities.

The Mentor Collective

A new program will support incoming students as they enter an academically rigorous environment.

Lehigh Names Six New Trustees

The new appointments and recent retirements were effective July 1.

Fowler Community Wellness Center Dedicated

Local resource will offer South Side residents a range of support services.

Mourning the Loss of Professor John Pettegrew

The beloved scholar, colleague and mentor leaves an impressive legacy at Lehigh.

Great South Side Sale Organizers Hope to Top Last Year's Record-Setting Haul

Their hopes are bolstered by the largest inventory in two decades.

Deloitte CEO Cathy Engelbert to Graduates: 'Do What Hasn’t Been Done'

The Lehigh alum spoke to the Class of 2018 as part of the university’s 150th commencement.

LUPD Marks National Police Week with Ceremony

Annual event recognizes the extraordinary efforts of members of the LUPD.

Stephen Prothero to deliver Baccalaureate Address Sunday, May 20

The scholar, author and social commentator will address graduates and families.

Lehigh Names William Crow Next LUAG Director

He is the current Educator in Charge at the Metropolitan Museum of Art since 2016.