Stephen Gross

Stephen Gross

Senior Writer
Office of Communication and Public Affairs
610-758-3017
smg418@lehigh.edu

Stephen Gross is a member of the editorial team in the Office of Communications and Public Affairs. He serves as associate editor of the Lehigh Alumni Bulletin and writes and edits for Lehigh’s news websites and a number of the university’s publications.

Gross joined Lehigh in 2018 after spending 12 years at The Morning Call daily newspaper in Allentown, Pa. He was a sports reporter for his final five years at the paper, covering mainly the Philadelphia Phillies and Lehigh Valley Phantoms. He has also done freelance copy editing for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and co-hosted a Sunday morning radio show for Fox Sports Radio of the Lehigh Valley for two and a half years.

The Lehigh Valley native holds a B.A. in English from Moravian College, where he also minored in political science.

Lehigh Women’s Wrestling Club Building on Nationwide Momentum

The club, formed in fall 2021, made history in February wrestling in an exhibition match with Rutgers and Alvernia universities.

Salesforce President, CFO Amy Weaver Encourages Graduate Students to Lead with Kindness

Weaver delivers keynote address at 2023 Graduate Commencement and Doctoral Hooding Ceremony on Saturday.

Euan Forrest Reflects on Soccer Career, Prepares for Medical School

He graduates with a dual degree in economics and behavioral neuroscience.

Environmental Activist Ruth Santiago ’80 Returning to Lehigh as 2023 Earth Month Speaker

Santiago, who spent part of her childhood in South Bethlehem, will discuss the climate crisis and alternatives to the traditional electric system design on April 18.

The Perils and Future of Journalism

Mariana De Maio studies the risks and threats against journalists around the world and looks at the direction the profession is headed.

CJ McCollum ’13 Sets New Orleans Pelicans Record

The 10-year NBA veteran also played in front of Lehigh alumni and friends in Philadelphia against the 76ers earlier this season.

Back at Lehigh, Gina Lewandowski '07 Talks Coaching, Pro Career, USWNT Pay Equity

Recently retired pro soccer player Gina Lewandowski ’07 returned to her alma mater as associate head coach of the women’s soccer team.

PROFILE: Marc Blekhman ’25, Lehigh’s Men’s Tennis

The Illinois native briefly quit tennis in middle school before returning to the court and excelling in high school and at Lehigh.

Lehigh Celebrates Opening of Business Innovation Building

The new building is “all about learning” and designed to encourage a sense of community.

Marcon Institute Prepares for Inaugural Radical Love Conference

The conference, which is built off the works of bell hooks’ works, will be held March 4-8.

Annie Wu Henry ’18: Fetterman Senate Campaign's TikTok Phenom

A former staffer on The Brown and White, Henry’s use of social media for John Fetterman’s Senate campaign has gained her national attention.

Lehigh Community Reflects on ‘Give Us the Ballot’ to Honor MLK Legacy

Attendees gathered in the Zoellner Arts Center and joined via Zoom for the annual celebration.

Educational Leadership in an Increasingly Diverse Society

Floyd Beachum, along with two co-authors, updated a previous version of his book for school administrators and teacher leaders.

New Football Coach Kevin Cahill Looks to Build on Lehigh Tradition, Legacy

The 30th head coach in program history, Cahill comes to Lehigh after spending a decade at Yale.

Lehigh President Joseph J. Helble: ‘It is Our Moment to Identify What We Do Distinctively’

Helble ’82 holds his third Community Conversation and provides updates on the strategic planning process and other initiatives.

Lafayette Holds on to Early Lead, Tops Lehigh in 158th Edition of The Rivalry

An early 14-0 lead was enough for the Leopards as they defeated Lehigh 14-11 in Easton.

Chris and Calvin LaMont Helping Communities After ‘Buy It or Build It’ Success

HGTV stars Chris and Calvin LaMont are working to make entry-level housing more affordable.

Carlos Torres, Adam Retzbach Continue MLB Draft Success

In the past four years, Lehigh baseball has had six different players selected in the MLB First-Year Player Draft.

Laura Katz Olson Investigates Impact of Private Equity Investment in Health Care

In new book, Olson provides insight into private equity’s “playbook.”

Lehigh Formally Opens HST Building, Celebrates Founder’s Weekend

Events included guided tours of Lehigh’s new Health, Science and Technology Building, a festival on the Clayton University Center lawn and more.