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.

Tresolini Law Lecture Focuses on Early Days of the Republic

Political historian Jay Cost delivered an engaging analysis of two of the men who shaped America.

39th Honors Convocation Showcases Scholarly Accomplishment

The annual event recognizes students who have earned a 3.6 GPA or higher.

Examining Principal Time Use

Craig Hochbein applies technology to track how principals use their time in an effort to improve educational outcomes. 

Lehigh to Host Hip Hop Expo in Mid-April

The multi-faceted event will showcase artists, lecturers and performers from Lehigh and beyond.

Enduring Lehigh Values

Resilient. Hard-working. Resourceful. Competitive. Determined. Ambitious. Loyal. Proud.

Lehigh’s MLK Committee to Host 50th Anniversary Event

The April 4 event in Packer Chapel will welcome community voices.

Gender Violence Education and Support Office Receives State Grant

Lehigh is one of nearly 40 schools identified by the It’s On Us PA grants.

Lehigh Introduces Mentor Collective Program

The new program will support incoming students as they enter a new, academically rigorous environment.

Lehigh Names Dan Warner New Vice Provost for Admissions and Financial Aid

The director of admission for Rice University will start in his new role on April 30th.

Lehigh Names New Chief of the LUPD

Former Bethlehem Police Chief and attorney Jason D. Schiffer begins early January.

Christopher Carter Named Associate Vice President for Government Relations at Lehigh

Carter will be based in Washington, D.C., and will focus on legislative policy issues.

David Zirin Examines Connections Between Sports and Politics

Zirin, sports writer for The Nation, comes to Lehigh as part of the Martin Luther King Committee's 'Race X' series.

Award-winning Sportswriter and Radio Host Dave Zirin to Speak at Lehigh

The prolific and provocative sports editor of The Nation will discuss intersection of race, sports and politics.

Sasso to Retire at End of Academic Year

The dean of the College of Education came to Lehigh in 2008.

Lehigh University Earns Accreditation from National Oversight Board

Lehigh is only the second college or university in Pennsylvania to be accredited by IACLEA.

New Leadership, New Members for Lehigh's Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees welcomes a new board chair, two new members and new co-chairs.

Lt. Chris Houtz Named New Assistant Chief of LUPD

The 16-year veteran of the force succeeds Stu Bedics.

Ruhle Offers No-Nonsense Rules for Graduates During 149th Commencement Ceremony

The 1997 Lehigh graduate shared hard-won lessons learned during her high-profile career in journalism and finance.

Honoring Those Who Serve and Protect

Lehigh’s commemoration of National Police Week included award presentations.

Kevin Clayton '84, '13P Named New Chair of Lehigh's Board of Trustees

He succeeds Brad Eric Scheler '74 '05P '08P '09PG, who served since 2012.