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President Joseph J. Helble '82

President Joseph J. Helble '82

Helble, a devoted Lehigh alumnus and former provost of Dartmouth College, is an accomplished scholar, researcher and administrator. Learn more about Lehigh’s 15th President >

 

Message from the President

Sharing President Helble's latest video update for the Lehigh community.

Photograph of a smiling man in a sweater outdoors with a play button overlay. A message sent to members of the Lehigh campus community.

Presidential News & Communications

The following was sent to members of the Lehigh community.

Former Congressman Charlie Dent M'93 Tells Graduates ‘You Can and You Will Make a Difference’

Dent delivered the address at the 2026 Graduate Commencement and Doctoral Hooding…

Class of 2026: Redefining the Future

Lehigh University saluted the achievements of graduates at its 158th Commencement.

Inspiring the Future Makers at Year Three: Lehigh Reflects on Progress, Prepares to Evolve Strategy for a Changing World

The Town Hall highlights momentum in student success, research and AI-driven…

Inspiring the Future Makers

The way forward is not yet defined. The future is ours for the making.

Learn more about The Lehigh University Strategic Plan >

Join us for a Future Makers event in a city near you >

Pace the Prez

Join President Helble at 6:30am, rain or shine, for a 4-mile run on campus. Student, staff and faculty runners should meet up at the Clayton UC flagpole to connect with the President. The spring 2026 semester running series will begin on Tuesday, January 20 and run through May 12. Hope to see you there!

Compelling Perspectives
Presented by Lehigh University

Compelling Perspectives is a program that widens the aperture on issues of societal importance by encouraging open conversations and modeling respectful discourse on challenging topics.

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