Stories about Alumni

Scott Willoughby

For Scott Willoughby, it's 'Mission: Possible' for the James Webb Space Telescope

Scott Willoughby ’89 helped lead development of the most powerful and complex space telescope ever launched.

Linderman in spring

How Are We Re-Emerging?

The university is maintaining connections with alumni through virtual programming and in-person gatherings.

Tiny House

Tiny House, Big Adventure

Lehigh alumni Katherine and Mike Hodsdon are traveling the country in a tiny house on wheels.

Paul Corkum

Paul Corkum ’67G ’72 Ph.D. Named Co-Recipient of Prestigious Wolf Prize in Physics

The Lehigh graduate was honored for his contributions in the fields of ultrafast laser science and attosecond physics.

Richard Gordon IV

Preparing Effective School Leaders in a Diverse Society

Lehigh’s College of Education focuses on innovative teaching, experiential learning and interdisciplinarity. Its graduates have won accolades for their school leadership.

Soaring Together panelists

Behind the Scenes

Lehigh celebrates distinguished alumni and 50 years of coeducation

Dana Seiden

Dana Seiden ’10 is Living Her Dream—And Paving a Path for Women in Sports

Seiden is vice president, chief of staff at Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, the group that owns and operates two of the professional sports teams she was a fan of as a child.


Staying Connected in the Pandemic

Five volunteer leaders reflect on lessons learned—and new opportunities

Dede Ayite

Dede Ayite ’07 Uses What She Learned in Neuroscience at Lehigh to Design Costumes for Broadway. She Has Two 2020 Award Nominations.

Ayite followed her heart to a career in the arts. She received Tony nominations in 2020 for Best Costume Design of a Play for A Soldier’s Play and Slave Play.

Multiple boats sitting in the water

Striving for Sustainability

As Lehigh unfolds its bold, new sustainability plan, we highlight six alumni who are doing their part for a more sustainable planet.