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Marty Baron

Nationally Renowned Editor Marty Baron Discusses Challenges Facing Journalism and Democracy
The Pulitzer Prize-winning alumnus spoke about the free press as an integral part of democracy, the importance of investigative journalism and challenges facing journalists today.
Marty Baron

Marty Baron Announced as Second Speaker in Lehigh’s Compelling Perspectives Series
The former editor of The Washington Post, The Boston Globe and Miami Herald, and former senior editor at The New York Times and The Los Angeles Times, will speak about the role of media in contemporary society.
Katie Couric and President Joe Helble on stage

Katie Couric Discusses Future of Journalism, Balancing Fact-Checking at Compelling Perspectives
The former anchor and managing editor of the “CBS Evening News” and co-anchor of NBC’s “Today” show also talked about her cancer research advocacy and the changing media landscape.
President Helble

President Video Message: Starting the Semester With a Focus on Dialogue
A message sent to members of the Lehigh campus community.
Katie Couric on Today Show

Veteran Journalist Katie Couric to Kick Off 2024-2025 Compelling Perspectives Series

This year’s Compelling Perspectives theme will focus on the role of media in contemporary society.

President Helble

President Video Message: Strategic Plan Progress and Announcing Next Year's Compelling Perspectives Theme
A message sent to members of the Lehigh campus community.
Leon Panetta

Leon Panetta at Compelling Perspectives: ‘The Strength of America is in its People’
Panetta discusses national security and calls youth to public service.
Leon Panetta

Secretary Leon Panetta Announced as Second Speaker in New Compelling Perspectives Program

Panetta will visit Lehigh to discuss national security.

The Rt. Hon. Theresa May, MP, with Joseph Helble

Theresa May, MP, Prime Minister (2016-2019) Launches Lehigh's Compelling Perspectives Program

Mrs. May spoke on national security and reflected on her career in politics.

compelling perspectives

Lehigh Launches New Program, 'Compelling Perspectives'

Hosted by Lehigh President Joseph J. Helble ’82, Compelling Perspectives aims to widen the aperture on issues of societal importance by encouraging open conversations on challenging topics and modeling constructive discourse.