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President Helble and members of senior leadership at the HST construction site

Presidential News & Communications

A comprehensive list of all news, updates, speeches, and writings from President Joseph J. Helble and the Office of the President.

TYPE: Writings and Remarks

Letter in Response to B&W Opinion Piece on AAC&U Statement

President Helble shares perspective on questions raised in recent editorial.

TYPE: News

Shaping Tomorrow: Lehigh Strategy Town Hall Showcases Innovation, Growth, and Impact

Town hall highlights progress and momentum with Inspiring the Future Makers Strategy.

TYPE: Writings and Remarks

Leadership Updates

A message sent to members of the Lehigh campus community.

TYPE: Video

President Video Message: Spring 2025 Campus Update

A message sent to members of the Lehigh campus community.

TYPE: News

Richard Verma Discusses Global Challenges, Opportunities at Inaugural Presidential Distinguished Fellow Lecture

The diplomat and former U.S. deputy secretary of state returned to Lehigh to share insights on global affairs and his career experiences as the university’s inaugural President’s Distinguished Fellow.

TYPE: News

President Joseph J. Helble: “A Time of Tremendous Growth”

Helble ’82 held a Community Conversation virtually and in person on Monday, March 31.

TYPE: Video

President Video Message: A Strong Start to the Spring Semester

A message sent to members of the Lehigh campus community.

TYPE: News

Lehigh University Announces Two New Research Centers to Address Community Health, Energy Systems

The Center for Community-Driven Assistive Technologies (CDAT) will explore novel ways to improve the lives of people with disabilities, while the Center for Advancing Community Electrification Solutions (ACES) will focus on creating efficient, reliable and self-sustaining energy systems.

TYPE: News

Digital Journalist and Award-Winning Podcaster V Spehar Discusses Navigating Nontraditional Media, TikTok Ban at Compelling Perspectives

The host of @underthedesknews and the podcast “V Interesting” spoke about their experience breaking into nontraditional media and what it means to be a journalist.


TYPE: News

Revitalized Clayton University Center To Open Ahead of Schedule in January 2025

The renovated building will include a variety of new dining options and spaces designed for community members to gather to collaborate, study and socialize

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President Video Message: Reflecting on Progress, and Happy Holidays

A message sent to members of the Lehigh campus community.

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President Joseph J. Helble: “Higher Education Has Never Been More Important”

Helble ’82 held a Community Conversation virtually and in-person on Tuesday, Dec. 3.

TYPE: News

Lehigh University Kicks Off Year Two of Its Strategy Encouraging Engagement with "No Bystanders" Mantra

Lehigh’s first Strategy Town Hall of the 2024-2025 academic year emphasized the collaborative nature of strategy efforts that drove first year implementation successes and highlighted key initiatives for year two.

TYPE: Video

President Video Message: Starting the Semester With a Focus on Dialogue

A message sent to members of the Lehigh campus community.



TYPE: Video

President Video Message Welcoming a Vibrant Community and Embracing a Transformative Future

A message sent to members of the Lehigh campus community.

TYPE: Video

Inspiring The Future Makers: A Message from President Joseph J. Helble

A message shared with members of the Lehigh campus community.

TYPE: Video

Watch: Inspiring the Future Makers

See how Inspiring the Future Makers will guide Lehigh for the next decade.

TYPE: News

Lehigh University Launches Strategic Plan, ‘Inspiring the Future Makers’

The plan will guide Lehigh’s goals and priorities over the next decade.


TYPE: Video

President Video Message: Making the Future for Lehigh, Together

A message sent to members of the Lehigh community.

TYPE: Video

President Video Message: Welcome to the Spring Semester

A message sent to members of the Lehigh community.

TYPE: News

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.

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Strategic Planning Process Hits Halfway Mark

More than 200 faculty, students and staff provide input on emerging ideas for Lehigh’s future.

TYPE: News

President Helble Signs ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge’s Higher Education President’s Commitment

Lehigh joins more than 450 college presidents in signing the challenge.

TYPE: Video

President Video Message: Mid-Semester Updates

A message sent to members of the Lehigh community.

TYPE: Video

President Video Message: Modeling Constructive Discourse

A message sent to members of the Lehigh community.

TYPE: News

Fall Forums Focus on ‘Our Future, Our Lehigh’

Faculty, students and staff share ideas as Lehigh’s strategic planning process gets under way.

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Lehigh University Formally Launches Our Future, Our Lehigh Strategic Planning Process

Join the open dialogue on the strategic direction of the University.

TYPE: Video

President Video Message: An Exciting and Important Year for Lehigh

A message sent to members of the Lehigh community.

TYPE: Video

President Video Message: An Active Research and Educational Community

A message sent to members of the Lehigh community.

TYPE: Video

President Video Message: Celebrating the Academic Year

A message sent to members of the Lehigh community.

TYPE: Video

President Video Message: Spring On Campus

A message sent to members of the Lehigh community.

TYPE: News

Influential Business Leader Judy Marks ’84 ’13P to Deliver 2022 Lehigh Commencement Address

Marks ’84 ’13P—the Chair, CEO and President of Otis Worldwide Corporation—will deliver remarks over commencement weekend.

TYPE: Video

President Video Message: Research and Our Aspirations for Excellence

A message sent to members of the Lehigh community.

TYPE: News

Lehigh President Joseph J. Helble: ‘Every Voice in This Community is Important’

Helble ’82 held his second community conversation Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in person and virtually.

TYPE: Writings and Remarks

A Message From President Helble

An update sent to members of the Lehigh community about the strategic planning process and introducing Christine "Chris" Cook.

TYPE: Video

President Video Message: Spring Welcome

A message sent to members of the Lehigh community.

TYPE: Video

President Video Message: Our Fall Semester Together

A message sent to members of the Lehigh community.

TYPE: News

Lehigh President Joseph J. Helble: What Are Our Shared Aspirations?

Helble ’82 held two hour-long conversations Tuesday with members of the Lehigh community, in person and virtually.

TYPE: Video

President Video Message: Interdisciplinarity

A message sent to members of the Lehigh community.

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President Video Message: President Helble Addresses the Lehigh Community

A message sent to members of the Lehigh community and Lehigh families.