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Katharine McPhee to headline Gala2012

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:00

The star of NBC’s hit series SMASH will take the stage for Zoellner Arts Center’s premier fundraising event in October.

Frangopol, former Ph.D. student win prestigious civil engineering award

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:00

They are awarded for a paper promoting life-cycle maintenance of structures.

Black Student Organizations celebrate accomplishments

Fri, 11 May 2012 12:00:00

The first Strive For Excellence banquet brought together students, faculty, staff and alumni.

Bach where it belongs

Fri, 11 May 2012 12:00:00

This year’s Bach Festival celebrating 100 years of partnership with Lehigh University continues this weekend, May 11-12.

Reunion registration extended through Friday

Wed, 09 May 2012 12:00:00

This year’s Reunion is May 18-21 and it’s filled with thought-provoking, family-friendly, and just plain fun events.

Educational research group honors Zirkel

Wed, 09 May 2012 12:00:00

Two research awards recognized Perry Zirkel’s work over 35 years in special education and the law.

A show of power by electrical and computer engineers

Wed, 09 May 2012 12:00:00

Seniors explore solar switching, harmonics-based fault detection and a chessboard that lights your learning.

Saudi Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Ali Al-Naimi to speak at commencement

Wed, 09 May 2012 12:00:00

The university expects to confer nearly 1,500 degrees to undergraduate and graduate students at the May 21 ceremony.

ISE department celebrates a successful year

Mon, 07 May 2012 12:00:00

Two alumni and a dozen students are honored for their accomplishments at the annual ISE banquet.

A comprehensive antidote to a challenging global oil picture

Mon, 07 May 2012 12:00:00

International relations senior Karen Timmerman wins the Libraries Student Research Prize.

Faculty and staff honored at Appreciation Dinner

Fri, 04 May 2012 12:00:00

The annual event draws 400 to Stabler Arena.

The diverse world of student research unfolds at STEPS

Tue, 01 May 2012 12:00:00

The 2012 Undergraduate Research Symposium is “our best year yet.”

Planned Parenthood president upbeat in campus visit

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:00:00

Address by Cecile Richards culminates the 2011-2012 Women and Health Speaker Series.

Students honored for contributions to campus culture

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:00:00

More than 150 are praised for a “positive and productive” impact.

From New York City, the Class of 2026 descends on Lehigh

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:00:00

Seven hundred second-graders from the Success Academy Charter Schools take a tour of the campus.

Engineering students hear from a successful alumna

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:00:00

The Society of Women Engineers hosts a talk by Ellen Iobst ’81 of Sunny Delight Beverages Co.

The many and varied impacts of Marcellus Shale development

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:00:00

The Environmental Initiative co-hosts a panel discussion to identify areas for potential research collaboration.

Celebrating Earth Day

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:00:00

As Lehigh marks the 42nd anniversary of Earth Day, here are some green tips from members of the university community.

Undergraduate research symposium spotlights engineering excellence

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:00:00

Undergraduate engineering students presented 19 projects in this year’s competition. Watch the accompanying video.

Real-estate team tops rivals from Cornell, USC and the Wharton School

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:00:00

Students win first prize for commercial property development plan at Villanova Real Estate Challenge.

President Gast discusses innovation with Corning's CEO

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:00:00

Wendell Weeks ’81 says passion, knowledge and good conversation promote creativity.

Imam discusses evolution of ‘American Islamic identity’

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:00:00

Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf said Muslims in America today are following a path trod by Catholics and Jews before them.

Larry Bacow to receive honorary degree at commencement

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:00:00

The education advocate, lawyer and economist will join Ali Al-Naimi and Jody Williams.

Awards recognize student and faculty innovators

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:00:00

Winning ventures ranged from cross-cultural art projects and fashion exchanges to energy snacks and water purification systems.

Tales from a whistleblower

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:00:00

Former WorldCom auditor Cynthia Cooper talks with students about business ethics and moral courage.

Global Union celebrates its 15th birthday

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:00:00

The campus’s hub for international life brings is bringing more of the world to Lehigh.

Police department names its ninth annual officer of the year

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:00:00

Cpl. Anthony Gallagher is cited for his leadership of the LUPD’s Community Police Unit.

Toward a modular defense against hackers

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:00:00

Gang Tan secures NSF support to reduce the vulnerability of large software systems.

Bioethicist calls for change in political discourse over science

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:00:00

Penn’s Jonathan D. Moreno said the nature of issues in the life sciences has helped feed a growing distrust of science in America.

A role for value-driven engineering in improving medical devices

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:00:00

Frank L. Douglas '66 says simplicity can help the U.S. maintain its edge in a more competitive world.

A bestselling author draws energy from teaching

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:00:00

Creative writing, says John Grogan, combines personal honesty, craft and discipline.

Sixty middle-school girls try their hand at engineering

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:00:00

The annual CHOICES program seeks to increase the number of women pursuing careers in engineering and science.

Undergraduate students earn academic accolades

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:00:00

More than 550 juniors and seniors are commended at the university’s Honors Convocation.

Town hall features a discussion of academic freedom

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:00:00

Updates on campus initiatives are provided to members of the university community.

An architect draws inspiration from sun and from shadow

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:00:00

Anthony Viscardi is awarded a residential fellowship at The MacDowell Colony.

Beyond the hype over international educational rankings

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:00:00

Lehigh experts on international education shared their perspectives with Asa Packer Society members in New York recently.

A renowned mentor enjoys his first homecoming

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:00:00

Diola Bagayoko ’78G speaks on semiconductor properties at the physics department’s weekly seminar series.

MBA candidates study corporate social responsibility in England

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:00:00

The trip, sponsored by the Martindale Center, gives students a firsthand look at business practices in the U.K.

Watts named finalist for Hemingway Foundation/PEN Award

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:00:00

Lehigh’s creative writing program director earned the prestigious award for her first book of fiction. Listen to her read from her book.

Lehigh establishes scholarships for women in math, science, engineering

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:00:00

Two female students from the incoming Class of 2016 will receive the first scholarships through the new $1 million endowed program.

CBE continues to rank among top undergraduate business schools

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:00:00

The annual Bloomberg Businessweek rankings gave the College of Business and Economics high marks for academic and teaching quality.

Mountain Hawks stun Duke in NCAA Tourney

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 12:00:00

Read all about Lehigh's historic win and check out the photo gallery and video.

Finding fame in the world of haute cuisine

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:00:00

Alumna Whitney Chen '05 attributes successful career change to her industrial engineering education. Watch bonus video.

Turow: Capital punishment system in U.S. ‘like a roulette wheel’

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:00:00

“There is terrible arbitrariness to our system,” best-selling author and attorney Scott Turow contended in this year’s Tresolini Lecture.

Education and engineering colleges again among nation’s best

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:00:00

U.S. News & World Report ranks the two colleges with the top 50 graduate schools.

Author Scott Turow to deliver rescheduled Tresolini Lecture

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:00:00

The former prosecutor and best-selling author will speak on the death penalty at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 15, at Zoellner Arts Center.

Russian scientists conclude “productive” visit here

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:00:00

The delegation of polymer experts from Kazan is forming ties with the world's leading research centers.

Mountain Hawks will face Duke in NCAA Tourney Friday

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 12:00:00

The men’s basketball team earned a #15 seed in the South Region and will face second-seeded Duke in Greensboro, N.C.

Gary DeLeo is elected a fellow of AAAS

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 12:00:00

The physics professor is recognized for more than two decades of outreach to local schools.

Pulitzer-winning author recounts African-American mass migration

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:00:00

Isabel Wilkerson seeks to illuminate a chapter of American history by detailing an entrenched caste system that separated citizens.

Manhattan real estate mogul shares insights with students

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:00:00

Marc Holliday ’88 gave students a behind-the-scenes look at New York’s cutthroat commercial real estate market.

Adolescent war refugees teach ‘an amazing and unforgettable lesson on humanity’

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:00:00

A Lehigh doctoral student is researching the coping strategies and life struggles of adolescents from war-stricken areas.

Graduate program launched in technical entrepreneurship

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:00:00

The engineering college and the Baker Institute will teach students how to take their inventions to the market.

In memoriam: Theodore L. Diamond ’37, ’85H

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:00:00

Generations of Lehigh undergraduate students have benefited from Ted Diamond’s unflagging dedication to his alma mater.

Lehigh announces tuition increase for upcoming academic year

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:00:00

The 3.1 percent increase is expected to be among the lowest at colleges and universities across the country.

Lehigh professor researches pivotal Malcolm X speech

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:00:00

Saladin Ambar, assistant professor of political science, is writing a book on what he calls “the lost jewel of the civil rights movement.”

Milano links diverse faculty to diverse workforce

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:00:00

“Having a diverse experience in academics is crucial to survival in the corporate world,” the business leader told a Lehigh audience.

Jesse Jackson spends whirlwind day at Lehigh

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:00:00

The civil rights leader met with coaches, students, sat in on a class and exhorted local schoolchildren before his public talk.

McHugh named fellow of top chemical engineering society

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:00:00

The Lehigh department chair takes most pride in sharing value of research with students.

Fellowships help faculty change direction

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:00:00

One CAS professor will explore publicity rights, and one will investigate Turkish-German writers.

Memorial service celebrates Pearsall’s joyous life

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:00:00

A standing-room-only crowd at Packer Memorial Church recalled the vibrant young student who died Jan. 28.

Holland: Increasing healthy food options makes economic sense

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:00:00

Associate professor Breena Holland shared her research and expertise in the latest Town Hall Lecture at Bethlehem City Hall.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson to discuss leadership, co-education

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:00:00

All tickets for the event on Monday, Feb. 13, in Zoellner Arts Center were gone within four days.

Chemical engineering society recognizes Prof. Luyben

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:00:00

Peers and former students honor his 45 years of teaching and research and 13 textbooks.

Lehigh senior remembered by family, campus friends

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:00:00

A second memorial service for Deborah Pearsall ’12 will be held in Packer Church on Feb 9.

Students with portfolio

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:00:00

Lehigh’s Investment Management Group teaches students about investing by having them manage actual dollars.

PwC global recruiter shares keys to rewarding career

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:00:00

Paula Loop advised students on how to set themselves apart from their peers around the globe.

School psychology program recognized for research

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:00:00

Study ranks College of Education program second in nation for scholarly productivity and research impact from 2005-09.

A major step toward the wiser use of energy

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:00:00

Experts convene to discuss the flow of electricity, information and money in the smart grid.

Antigua and the UN expand an engineering student’s horizons

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:00:00

Dan Coviello ’13 shares his passions for the environment and for volunteerism.

Shabazz challenges students to stand up to injustice

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:00:00

The third daughter of Malcolm X delivered the convocation address for this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation.

Steering committee named for 150th celebration

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:00:00

The 13-member committee will begin work this semester on plans to celebrate the university’s sesquicentennial in 2015.

Hands-on learning, mentoring keys to ‘diversifying science’

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:00:00

A renowned expert shared his approach to helping students from disadvantaged backgrounds make science a career.

Awards nomination period coming to a close

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:00:00

Recommendations for the 2011-12 academic year may be made until Feb. 15.

Lehigh reflects on King’s legacy

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:00:00

Faculty, staff and students gathered to discuss what the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and work mean today.

Silicon Valley program ‘a life-changing experience’

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:00:00

The week-long trip gave 56 undergraduate and MBA students insight into how venture-backed companies thrive and die.

Crossing disciplines, Kothare wins kudos

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:00:00

Chemical engineer is elected fellow of leading electrical engineering association.

Martin Luther King tribute features daughter of Malcolm X

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:00:00

The annual commemoration will focus on (In)Visible Violence: Awareness into Action.