Bulletin Summer 2016
The Summer 2016 Bulletin highlights several alumni, faculty and students who are doing inspiring work—in research, teaching, service and on the playing field. The issue also remembers a hero, Francis Willis ’28, who gave his life to save another.
President's Letter:
Editor's Letter:
Stephen Klasko '74, CEO of Jefferson Health in Philadelphia, believes the American health care system is broken. He believes American higher education is broken, too. His ambition is simple: to fix both.
An act of selflessness and bravery from Megan Kienzle ’17 helped save the life of a friend suffering from a rare genetic disorder.
Four days after graduating, Francis Willis '28 died while saving a 9-year-old boy from drowning. His heroism still reverberates today.
Berrisford Boothe helps save a treasure trove of African-American art.
Kaitlyn Ruffing '17 is one of the most accomplished swimmers in Lehigh history. But that's only part of her story.