Stories about Path to Prominence

John D. Simon

John D. Simon: Building Excellence and 'A Culture of Possibility'

As Lehigh’s president, John D. Simon worked to raise the ambition of the entire university. As his tenure ends, he shares his reflections on his years at Lehigh, and the university’s many achievements over the past six years.

Groundbreaking for new College of Business building

Lehigh Breaks Ground on New College of Business Building

Formal ceremony marks college expansion and ushers in new era of teaching and learning.

college of business

Lehigh’s Graduate Engineering, Education and MBA Programs Earn High Rankings Once Again

The rankings will appear in U.S. News and World Report’s 2022 Best Graduate Schools rankings

sketch of HST building

Beam Signing for Health, Science & Technology Building Draws 4,400 Digital Signatures

A video of the beam being hoisted into place is shared during Lehigh’s Founder’s Day celebration Oct. 2.

alumni memorial

Lehigh Ranked Among Nation’s Top National Universities

The university has again been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation’s outstanding national universities.

Year in Review

2019: Year in Review

Here’s a look back at the biggest Lehigh stories of the year.

A rendering of Singleton House, a new residential house at Lehigh University

$5 Million Gift to Elevate Inclusive Community

Singleton gift names third house in Phase I of New Residential Houses.

The Marching 97 playing inside The Grind at FML's grand opening

Fairchild-Martindale Library’s New Cafe Named The Grind @ FML

“The Grind @ FML” won a naming contest for the cafe, which officially opened to students, faculty and staff in September.


An Evolving Campus

Lehigh's Path to Prominence takes shape with the introduction of various new buildings on campus.

Health, Science & Technology Building Lehigh University

Lehigh Breaks Ground on the Health, Science & Technology Building

Formal ceremony on Founder’s Weekend celebrates the future home of the College of Health.