On July 1, 2023, Lehigh University named four new members to the Board of Trustees, reappointed one trustee, appointed a new emeritus trustee, and honored the service of five outgoing trustees.
Faith R. Glazier ’87 ’19P, Christopher D. Hite ’89 ’20P ’24P, Stephen S. Tang ’85G ’88G ’22P and Mary Beth Tully ’84 ’21P ’21P began four-year terms as trustees.
Mary T. Kush ’88 was reappointed to serve an additional four-year term.
The Board thanked three trustees for their service during their term, which ended June 30: Maria L. Chrin ’87 ’10P, Lauren M. Manduke ’05, and Frank E. “Ted” Walsh III ’88. The Board also thanked retiring trustees Richard R. Verma ’90 and Amy L. Weaver ’23P.
Kevin L. Clayton ’84 ’13P was appointed as an emeritus trustee. Mr. Clayton served on the Board for 22 years and was chair from 2017 through 2022 and also served as interim president of the university from 2014-2015.
Chair of the Board Vincent Forlenza ’75 said: “We are fortunate to have had such exceptional individuals serve as trustees. On behalf of the Board, I want to express my sincerest appreciation for their unwavering dedication and service. We are equally fortunate to have new voices and perspectives join the Board, as well as retain valuable expertise. Their impressive qualifications, ideas, and unwavering passion for Lehigh will invigorate our ability to seize meaningful opportunities and drive our work and mission forward with a resounding impact."