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Santa Claus to don police apparel

"Shop with a Cop" serves needy local kids. Started by Lehigh police, it has been imitated by other law-enforcement agencies.

Eureka! A celebration of innovation

Lehigh devotes a week to student entrepreneurs and their inventions.

Leading the march toward "Library 3.0"

Lehigh helps establish an open source initiative to provide library users easier access to a wealth of digital materials.

An obstacle-laden path to greatness

Abraham Lincoln possessed a driving ambition and sense of destiny, says a visiting author, that depression could not shake.

The efficient capture of a greenhouse gas

The Energy Research Center receives a grant to utilize heat generated by CO2 compression at coal-fired power plants.

Iraq's faltering economy threatens its security gains

Falling oil prices, corruption and hostility to private enterprise, Frank Gunter says in N.Y. Times, have caused unemployment to spike.

Council for Equity and Community announces vacancies

The deadline is Friday, Nov. 20, for nominations for two graduate student and two non-exempt staff vacancies.

Drumroll and countdown to the Big Day

The traditions of Spirit Week lay the groundwork for the next matchup between the bitterest rivals in college football.

Student EMTs are featured in a nationally distributed video

The International Association of Chiefs of Police cites the contributions of volunteers to college safety and law enforcement.

The Financial Services Laboratory celebrates five years

The simulated trading room gives students ready access to hard-to-find information and helps them analyze market moves.

From a social outing to pro-life mobilization

Commitment, says Ziad Munson, is often a consequence rather than a cause of activism.

Leading a campus campaign against breast cancer

Memories of her mother’s successful battle inspire Lauren Harte ’10, president of Lehigh’s Panhellenic Council.

Imaging a catalyst one atom at a time

Engineers unveil the nanostructure of tungstated zirconia and point the way to greener production of chemicals and fuels.

A material contribution to bridge engineering

Provost emeritus Alan Pense is honored for lifetime efforts to prevent structural failures.

Rosenstein: 'Business is just about people'

Barry Rosenstein ’81 drew on his colorful career to illustrate that there’s no substitute for the right attitude, hard work—and a little luck.

Lehigh institute makes glass more visible

A second five-year grant from National Science Foundation for an international research center.

A growing global role for Brazil

Renewable energy development and new oil discoveries give South American country a greater economic profile

High-performance computing workshop draws 175

Lehigh students finish first and third in poster competition at first-ever event sponsored by engineering college.

From Baghdad to South Mountain

Grad school is “painless” for an Army Reserve MP.

Women’s Center sponsors a month of dialogue

Events throughout October will highlight domestic violence and breast cancer.

Rosenstein '81 will trace journey from Lehigh to corporate activism

Barry Rosenstein ’81 will draw on his experiences for a talk on shareholder activism at 4:10 p.m. Thursday at Zoellner Arts Center’s Baker Hall.

The urge to SERVE never takes a break

Students learn firsthand the satisfaction of helping others and forging ties with the local community.

National gambling task force outlines steps to curb student addiction

Lehigh’s Maddy Eadline served on the panel that examined high-risk gambling behavior.

Bystander intervention is key to hazing prevention

Hank Nuwer, a foremost expert on the topic of hazing and the importance of bystander intervention, will speak Sept. 30 in Packard Auditorium.

First-ever controlled pharmacological study of ADHD in college students launched

Lehigh is partnering with the University of Rhode Island to study the effectiveness of the drug Vyvanse on college students with ADHD.

Let freedom ring

Lehigh is one of just 10 schools selected for a national grant that seeks to increase awareness of the First Amendment.

John Chrin '85 on the move from Wall Street to Lehigh

Lehigh's global financial services executive-in-residence is featured in The New York Times.

Ben T. Yen weighs in on bridge safety

The professor emeritus of civil engineering, a noted expert on bridge safety, is interviewed in the Philadelphia Inquirer.

'Keep this world from creating someone like me'

A reformed neo-Nazi urges college students to do their part in fighting hate.

Lehigh University Art Galleries offers New Vision

Some of contemporary photography’s most important names are represented in the exhibition at LUAG, Allentown Art Museum and Lafayette College.

Hernandez's work in the community recognized

The director of Lehigh’s Community Service Office was profiled in the current issue of Diverse Issues in Higher Education.

'Softer skills' give accounting majors the edge

For 18 years, Lehigh accounting majors have gathered one weekend each fall to hone their interpersonal skills and learn how to network.

Former skinhead to discuss his move from hate to hope

TJ Leyden will tell his life story and explain his transformation during a Sept.17 presentation at Baker Hall.

Noted expert to explore effects of global oil crisis

Author James Howard Kunstler will examine urban sprawl and automobile culture during a public talk on Sept. 16.

Soldiers share poignant details about life in Iraq

A videoconference on the anniversary of 9/11 connected soldiers in Iraq with students, faculty, staff and members of the local community.

Award-winning run continues for Lehigh's Greek community

The Alpha Omicron Pi sorority, the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity and the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity recently won chapter of the year honors.

A monopoly on metallography

Materials science and engineering students win top prize and undergraduate awards at international competition.

Lehigh to host Central Connecticut State in 2009 football opener

The Mountain Hawks kick off the new season Sept. 5 at 12:30 p.m. at Goodman Stadium.

New Graduate Student Center opens

The center offers a space for graduate student housing and other activities.

Food and friendships grow in community gardens

Lehigh’s South Side Initiative is working with community leaders to expand the number of small produce gardens in Bethlehem.

High-performance computing toughens slender sign structures

Lehigh researchers learn to combat wind and fatigue to create safe structures and safer roads.

Specialty housing options flourish on campus

Live Lehigh! offers a roster of options to enhance the undergraduate residential experience.

Lehigh celebrates 100 years of business education

Lehigh has been a leader in business since 1910.

Lehigh recognized as one of nations top universities

Lehigh achieved distinction in such key categories as alumni giving, student selectivity, and graduation and retention rate.

Class of 2013 arrives on campus

The 1,201 newest members of the Lehigh family hail from 20 countries and 41 states.

Peat bogs research eyed for potential in offsetting rising sea levels

Lehigh researchers are studying peat bogs in Alaska, where glacial melt caused by rising climes is prompting concern over sea-level rise.

Snyder's energy-saving membrane research published in Science

He is part of a group that includes top researchers from the University of Minnesota, California-Berkeley, Texas A&M, and the University of Illinois.

Graduate student wins international award in bridge engineering

Nader M. Okasha was recently awarded the 2009 Nevada Medal for Distinguished Graduate Student Paper in Bridge Engineering.

Single tickets for Zoellner shows now on sale

The 2009-10 season offers something to satisfy anyone’s appetite for culture.

Large-scale mathematical programming expert joins industrial and systems engineering faculty

Frank Curtis joins Lehigh from NYU’s Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences.

Bridge safety goes wireless

Wireless sensors will enable Lehigh’s Shamim Pakzad and his fellow researchers to more accurately monitor the world’s bridges.

Lehigh engineering grads rank in top 10 nationally for earning potential

According to the Payscale College Salary Report, Lehigh engineers are tied for seventh in the nation in mid-career median salary.

Living la dolce vita at Lehigh

Thanks to Lehigh’s Global Village program, three Italian students from Campania region are enjoying a memorable, life-changing experience.

The joy of a project

Lehigh’s CHOICES program encourages middle-school girls to study engineering.

Sutherland recognized for distinguished service in supply chain/logistics

He will receive the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) 2009 Distinguished Service Award on Sept. 21.

Lehigh duo leaves mark at Maccabiah Games

Katherine Pierce won three medals as a member of the U.S. track team, while Liz Meltzer served as an assistant U.S. rowing coach.

Global Village visitors serve as angels in the outfield

This year's Global Village for Future Leaders of Business & Industry interns learned the value of community service during a Miracle League event.

New director of Multicultural Affairs named

Jame'l Hodges, who comes to Lehigh from California Poly–Pomona, steps into his new role in late July.

Philadelphia Eagles land at Lehigh

Andy Reid's team will hold its annual training camp on the Goodman Campus through Aug. 11.

A code without restrictions for the fragile realm of quantum

Tiffany Jing Li has a three-year, single-investigator award from the National Science Foundation to study quantum error-correction coding.

Lehigh unveils $3 million Philadelphia High School Leadership Project

The project will offer a professional development training program for 60 aspiring school leaders over the next five years.

Corrective codes for network nodes

Zhiyuan Yan, an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, is a pioneer in the field of error control for network coding.

Lehighs endowment considered among nations best managed

Institutional Investor's Foundation & Endowment Money Management has nominated Lehigh for its Large Endowment of the Year award.

DNA brings carbon nanotubes promise closer to reality

A research team—including Lehigh professor Anand Jagota and Lehigh graduate student Suresh Manohar—published its findings in Nature.

Three ATLSS Center researchers honored by American Society of Civil Engineers

Richard Sause, James Ricles and Larry Fahnestock were recently awarded the 2009 Raymond C. Reese Research Prize.

Walters awarded American Heart Association fellowship

The pre-doctoral award will allow Walters to focus exclusively on his research in the integrative biology and neuroscience program.

Supply chain program recognized as one of nation's best

AMR Research listed Lehigh as one of 19 programs that are best preparing students to manage increasingly global supply chain organizations.

Contending with the trinity of troubles

Lehigh assistant professor Gang Tan has spent the past decade studying software security.

Global Village prepares future leaders to do business across borders

The program enters its 13th year by welcoming the largest and most geographically diverse group of interns yet.

Optics graduate student repeats as international award winner

The International Society for Optical Engineering again recognized Hongping Zhao for her work with semiconductor materials and LEDs.

Chinese Bridge Project spans disciplines, cultures and history

A grant from the Henry Luce Foundation will enable Lehigh to expand the study of Chinese language and culture on campus and in China.

Sweeney 09 is featured in Sports Illustrated

She is one of six athletes highlighted in the publication's "Faces in the Crowd" section in the issue dated June 22, 2009.

Nolf named Lehigh’s Officer of the Year

His service as a bike officer, community liaison, and animal control officer made him “a clear choice for this honor,” Chief Ed Shupp says.

Muslim engineer cited by Obama has enduring legacy at Lehigh

The late Fazlur Rahman Khan received an honorary Lehigh degree in 1980. An endowed chair and lecture series bear his name.

Lehigh receives state grant to enlist alumni in international trade efforts

Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development will partner with the university to build relationships with Lehigh graduates abroad.

Saddle up

Valentina Baio, who earned her mechanical engineering degree last month, has built a saddle that reduces the load on a horse's back.

Bethlehem Farmers’ Market returns to Campus Square

The 2009 Bethlehem Farmers’ Market, which supports local farms and businesses, will run from noon to 4 p.m. Thursdays at Campus Square.

Lehigh football season tickets now on sale

For the first time this season, Lehigh is offering four mini plans, each of which includes a ticket to the Lehigh–Lafayette game.

Annual South Side Sale raises $11,000 for local educational programs

The event broke records in the number of items donated by Lehigh students, in attendance and in total money raised.

Eichelberger '56 inducted into National Wrestling Hall of Fame

Lehigh's first two-time NCAA wrestling champion becomes the third Lehigh wrestler to be enshrined in the Hall of Fame.

Inman named Fulbright Scholar

She will travel to her native India to explore familial relationships and changing roles and responsibilities of its members.

Watkins named director of Lehigh's entrepreneurship program

He will build on existing strengths to establish Lehigh as a national leader in entrepreneurship.

Community fellows blend academic and experiential learning

The program allows students to earn a master’s while making a difference in the community.

Etching art into the blade of a knife

His bladesmithing mastery has already earned Tom Nizolek ’10 one of the world’s top prizes in materials science as an undergraduate.

Bargains galore await shoppers at the Great South Side Sale

The sale runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, at the corner of Fourth and Buchanan streets on the South Side.

Seven Lehigh student-athletes receive Arthur Ashe Awards

To be honored, student-athletes must have cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher and must demonstrate a record of campus or community service.

Lehigh’s Centennial School: A national leader in serving the special needs community

In addition to being recommended for Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools accreditation, Centennial was recently spotlighted by CNN.

China's Ministry of Education to honor Gans research achievements

On June 7, he will receive the Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-Financed Students Abroad.

Benkovic '60 earns coveted Benjamin Franklin Medal in Life Science

The award praised him for "groundbreaking contributions to our mechanistic understanding of enzymes."

2009 Campbell Social Science Research Prizes awarded

Several Lehigh students recently earned recognition for their work in social science research.

Baccalaureate speaker finds comfort on rocky ground

“Precious things grow out of places that are not so precious,” scholar and author Wendy Doniger told the Class of 2009.

'They have earned the right to be called doctor'

The doctoral degree hooding ceremony recognized the achievements of those who are now acknowledged as experts in their fields.

Former Lehigh hoop stars wrap up seasons on hardwood

Joe Knight ’06 and Jose Olivero ’07 are playing pro ball in Turkey and France, respectively.

Jeffrey Sachs, renowned economist, writer and educator, to deliver 2009 commencement address

Known for his work on global economic and social problems, Sachs will speak at Lehigh's 141st commencement on May 18.

Patrick Farrell named provost and vice president for academic affairs

The former provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison will join Lehigh on July 24.

Mountain Hawks softball team has three named All-Region

Seniors Lisa Sweeney and Alisha Gonzales made the team, along with freshman Julie Fernandez.

COE's Richardson named an ACE Fellow

A significant percentage of ACE Fellows go on to become college presidents, deans, provosts or CEOs of colleges and universities.

Honorary degree recipients named

Lehigh will confer degrees to three prominent scholars at forthcoming commencement ceremony.

Spinel research project earns national recognition for Browne 09

He won first place in a poster competition at the Mineral, Metals and Materials Society Conference in San Francisco.

McBride promoted to Cleveland Indians Double-A affiliate

The former Lehigh star's new team, the Akron Aeros, will play in nearby vs. the Reading Phillies June 1-4.

Lehigh's softball team to meet Texas A&M in NCAA Tournament

The Patriot League champs are in a four-team Gainseville regional with No. 1 overall seed Florida, Texas A&M and Florida A&M.

Harnessing thought diversity to spur innovation

A new NSF grant allows Lehigh assistant professor Corinne Post and Rutgers professor Nancy DiTomaso to expand their research.

COE event offers comprehensive and holistic overview of autism

“Navigating the Autism Maze" brought five of the country’s foremost autism experts to Lehigh.

Has violin, will travel

Emily Orenstein ’10 will have the life-changing opportunity to study for one year at London’s prestigious Royal Academy of Music.

Belair '69 instructs Lehigh's young entrepreneurs to 'think backwards'

The Urban Outfitters co-founder talked about a career that was launched over 30 years ago with fellow Lehigh alum Richard Hayne.

Former Lehigh star McBride off to strong start

Through 20 games this season with the Cleveland Indians' Class A minor league team, McBride is batting .405 with five home runs and 25 RBIs.

Sweeney cleans up at annual Athletics Convocation program

The softball star won four major awards, including the Graduating Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu): Update from Lehigh University’s Pandemic Committee

April 29, 2009: Lehigh is working with local, state and federal agencies to prepare for the possible detection of the H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) virus here.

Move Out collection drive benefits local community

This year’s Move Out collection drive runs through Friday, May 8. The community sale is June 6.

CBE announces new associate dean and director of undergraduate programs

Katrina Zalatan, a dean at Hartwick College, will begin her new position on July 1.

Moglen chosen for prestigious IAS fellowship

He will spend the 2009-2010 academic year at the world-renowned Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) in Princeton.

Ceremony honors contributions to student life

The annual event recognizes those who have positively impacted Lehigh’s culture.

U.S. News & World Report ranks Lehigh's education and engineering colleges among America’s best

The College of Education is No. 41 and the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering placed No. 42 in the magazine's graduate school rankings.

McGlade '76, '80G extols value of leadership skills

The President, Chairman and CEO of Air Products told current students that "a good idea is not enough."

Peter C. Rossin’s living legacy

The April 20 event honored engineering students and professors who demonstrate the spirit of departed alumnus.

Interfaith colloquium will explore themes of Exodus

The April 22 forum is being held in conjunction with the Lehigh University Choral Arts presentation of Handel’s “Israel in Egypt” this weekend.

Lehigh women's lacrosse team has a league-best eight players named to All-League Teams

The eight selections are the most in school history and the most of any league institution this season.

Former Pakistani ambassador to the UN discusses economic crisis, its political repercussions

Ahmad Kamal blamed the current crisis on unsustainable business practices and a disregard of morals and regulations.

Lehigh hosts celebration of research and scholarship

The daylong academic symposium explored topics ranging from astronomy to the economy.

Diversity Life Weekend allows prospective students to experience Lehigh

On April 18, more than 120 students will arrive on campus to spend the weekend, coming from as far as Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii and Nicaragua.

President Gast signs pledge to protect and improve the environment

The signing of the Lehigh University Climate Commitment was part of a full slate of Earth Week activities on campus.

‘Bethlehem Biopsy’ helps map route to bright future

A public meeting on the emotional mapping project was held April 17 at the Banana Factory in South Bethlehem.

Lehigh's Engineers Without Borders capture coveted prize

The group's water purification work in a small town in Honduras called Pueblo Nuevo earned a Davis Projects for Peace prize.

Zimbabwe's strife, through the eyes of children

Virginia Nyikadzino '11 coordinated a stirring exhibit in which school children in her native country, Zimbabwe, wrote essays about their lives.

Football program to host bone marrow testing drive on April 19

Lehigh is one of 30 college football programs from around the nation participating in the event this year.

Former Bush official offers 'contrarian view' on Obama budget

Andrew Card came to campus to discuss the financial crisis, his role as former President George W. Bush's chief of staff, and federal spending.

Lehigh ROTC Cadet to take part in national security seminar

Cadet Alexander Nickles earned honor by excelling as top cadet.

New radiation therapy promises relief for overheating laptops

Slava Rotkin has helped to develop better methods to dissipate the heat that semiconductor electronic circuits generate.

Former Pakistani ambassador to the UN to speak on April 15

Ahmad Kamal will give a "Life in a Globalized World" lecture at 8 p.m. in Sinclair Auditorium.

Lehigh to host Graduate Student Appreciation Week

The April 13-18 celebration will recognize Lehigh scholars, teachers and researchers.

Mellon Foundation gives $1.4 million to support global Islamic studies program

The grant will enable Lehigh to establish a comparative, interdisciplinary program in Islamic studies.

Lehigh to celebrate Earth Week 2009

One of the Earth Week highlights will occur on April 15 when President Alice P. Gast will sign the Lehigh University Climate Commitment.

Fraenkel: “We are in the middle of a business cycle”

Fred Fraenkel ’71, chairman of investment policy at Beacon Trust Company, offered an unconventional look at the financial crisis.

CHOICES: Inspiring new generations of female engineers

Back again, and this time with a new project, the yearly CHOICES program is once again encouraging middle school girls to study engineering.

Faculty panel analyzes Jeffrey Sachs work and its impact

The renowned economist will deliver the commencement address in May.

Local businesses swap business cards and samples at the first Lehigh Valley Microenterprise Expo

More than 50 small companies were represented at the event held in Lehigh’s Rauch Business Center.

Lehigh-Lafayette enters the domain of engineering research

Top undergraduate engineering researchers from the two rival schools recently faced off for the first time in Lehigh’s Packard Lab.

To build a successful multinational business, build trust, says former CEO of Lenovo Group

During his second visit to Lehigh, Bill Amelio ’79 encouraged students to think globally and act charitably.

President Gast addresses campus community

The April 7 town hall meeting focused on the current economic climate and the university’s new Strategic Plan.

Lehigh unveils National Association of Women MBAs chapter

The new group offers a unique opportunity for women in the Lehigh MBA community to share their professional experiences.

Graduate students recognized for excellence in polymer colloid research

Oznur Saygý-Arslan, Andrés F. Vargas, Megan B. Casey and Su Jeong Han were honored at the EPI’s annual review meeting.

Lehigh’s Microcredit Fund aims to empower Kenya’s poor

Thanks to the new fund, the Lehigh community can make charitable donations to help the people of western Kenya.

Musician and visual artist to perform pieces about the Bible’s least sung heroines

Siona Benjamin and Galeet Dardashti will perform music and art inspired by the Jewish faith and Indian and Middle Eastern cultures on April 5.

Panel set to discuss work of Jeffrey Sachs

The world-renowned economist will deliver the commencement address in May.

Centennial School Announces 18th Annual 5K Run

The race and two-mile walk will be held at Goodman Campus on Saturday, May 2.

Alumnus receives Canada’s most prestigious science award

Paul Corkum ’72 Ph.D. studies attoseconds or a millionth of a millionth of a millionth of a second.

Bush Chief of Staff to reflect on Obama's first 100 days

Andrew Card, who was the longest-serving presidential chief of staff in 50 years, will give a public talk at Lehigh on April 13.

Lehigh raises the stakes on autism awareness

College of Education announces plans for “Navigating the Autism Maze,” its 2009 Distinguished Lecture Series event.

‘Bethlehem Biopsy’ will create emotional map of city

Volunteers are needed to help. An informational meeting is set for 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, at The Ice House on Sand Island in Bethlehem.

Reporter shares insights on race

Michael Winerip, who wrote and edited a Pulitzer Prize-winning series of articles on race, said many still seek to avoid the topic.

Student's bright, energy-efficient research recognized

Yik-Khoon Ee, a doctoral candidate, received global honor for research that makes LED lighting brighter, cheaper and less wasteful.

Gregory Ott '85 blogs from his Arctic ice camp

Check out Captain Ott's latest blog update from March 29.

Toobin offers perspective on presidents and justices

The CNN legal analyst said the “dividing point” for the U.S. Supreme and the country can be traced to the decision regarding the 2000 election.

CNN analyst Jeffrey Toobin to visit Lehigh March 25

He will discuss the Obama administration, the global economic crisis, related legal issues, and the role of the media in shaping political opinions.

Lehigh announces 2009 football schedule

The Mountain Hawks will open next season at home on Sept. 5 vs. Central Connecticut State.

Chabon reflects on the ‘limitless obligation’ of fatherhood

Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Michael Chabon helped celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Philip and Muriel Berman Center for Jewish Studies.

A place to call their own

Lehigh’s commuting students set up “home base” on campus.

Stabler Foundation gives $2.5 million to Lehighs STEPS initiative

The gift will help enable Lehigh to construct its first science facility since 1975, the 135,000-square-foot STEPS facility.

Governor's School to continue at Lehigh

The renamed program will focus on Global Entrepreneurship.

John Hare to deliver ‘Can we be good without God?’ lecture

As part of Richard O. and Cindy F. Connell Lecture Series, the Yale professor will speak March 24 in Sinclair Auditorium.

Lehigh to host inaugural Lehigh Valley Microenterprise Expo

Sixty of the region’s small businesses will promote themselves April 1 at Rauch Business Center.

Energy research symposium sponsored by Lehigh chapter of American Institute of Chemical Engineers

The Energy Issues Symposium will take place on Thursday, March 26 at 6:00 p.m.

Chabon to speak as part of Berman Center’s 25th anniversary celebration

The Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist will discuss the impact of his Jewish identity on his writing March 22 at Baker Hall.

A telecom breakthrough mimics the settling snow

Ivan Biaggio is part of an international research team that developed an organic material that fills in the gaps between silicon waveguides.

Prominent critic of the death penalty to speak tonight

The Rev. Joseph Ingle will discuss the argument that lethal injection is a form of torture

UNESCO official advocates for education in times of crisis

Helene-Marie Gosselin recently spoke about how education is needed to help children affected by war or natural disaster.

Amelio '79 to share global economic insights as executive-in-residence

The former CEO of computer giant Lenovo will discuss “Global Leadership in a Changing World” on March 23.

Lehigh’s can-do spirit inspires middle school students

Lehigh engineering students showed local middle schoolers that science and engineering can be fun, as well as a great career path.

Autism Speaks’ Chief Science Officer to visit March 18-19

Geraldine Dawson is a widely known scientist and clinician specializing in research on the causes and treatment of autism.

Win and they're in

The Lehigh women's basketball team faces bitter rival Lafayette tonight for a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

Let's Dance!

Lehigh (26-6 record) downed Lafayette, 64-56 in the Patriot League title game and is headed to the 2009 NCAA Tournament.

NIH awards $1.8 million for sound research

The grant will fund Michael Burger’s research into the complex processes that enable the brain to detect the location of sounds.

Umesh K. Mishra ’81 named to National Academy of Engineering

His contributions to the “development of gallium-nitride electronics and other high-speed, high-power semiconductor electronic devices" were cited.

New online training program launched to raise awareness of sexual harassment

All members of the campus community are encouraged to complete the new online education program, which takes about 20 minutes.

Paul Schlueter will discuss Nobel Laureate Doris Lessing this atternoon

He will reflect on his 45-year friendship and professional relationship with the award-winning writer.

Doing well while doing good

Business partners, including the niece of former President George W. Bush, to speak on leadership and philanthropy.

UNESCO official to talk on plight of children

A renowned leader in international education development will discuss what’s needed to help children affected by war or natural disaster.

Three Lehigh womens hoopsters earn all-league honors

Erica Prosser and Alex Ross were first and second-team choices respectively, while Alexa Williams was an all-rookie selection.

Humanities Center grant proposal deadline is April 1

Faculty members in the humanities may apply for one of two $6,000 grants, while one humanities graduate student will receive a $4,000 grant.

Patriot League Championship game vs. Lafayette tickets on sale

The winner of Wednesday’s game will receive an automatic bid to play in the women's NCAA Tournament.

Lehigh senior recognized for catalysis research

Chris Keturakis ’09 placed second in the undergraduate poster competition at a national ChemE convention.

Hall named Patriot League Scholar-Athlete of the Year

The finance major posts impressive numbers in the classroom (3.43 GPA) and on the basketball court (14.1 ppg).

Lehigh retains high Business Week ranking

The College of Business and Economics received high marks for academic quality, job placement rates and teaching quality of the faculty.

Tuition for 2009-10 academic year announced

Lehigh's Board of Trustees recently approved an undergraduate tuition increase for 2009-10 of 2.9 percent.

Colleges in the Lehigh Valley team up to create a more sustainable future

The Sustainable Campuses Conference generated discussions about implementing responsible practices and training environmentally conscious students.

Natalie Cole to headline Zoellner’s Gala2009

The nine-time Grammy Award-winning singer will perform here on Oct. 10, 2009.

Expert panel discusses how to turn economy around

The Feb. 24 event, featuring Brad Scheler ’74 as one of the panelists, provided particular insight into the nature of distressed securities.

Rusesabagina extols “power of words” in face of evil

Paul Rusesabagina, whose heroic actions saved more than 1,200 people during the Rwandan genocide, urged students to, “Stand up for the truth.”

Economic update: Letter to the Lehigh community

Our sense of community, a hallmark of Lehigh, is an enduring strength and will help us move through these difficult times.

'An Ordinary Man' to speak Tuesday

Paul Rusesabagina, whose story inspired the film “Hotel Rwanda,” will speak about genocide.

'Marley and Me' author recounts improbable tale of success

Author John Grogan realized the book he “was meant to write had been literally lying at my feet all along, and often chewing my shoelaces off.”

Lehigh partners with St. Lukes Hospital and Bethlehem Area School District for Patriot League Tournament

The 2009 Patriot League Women’s Basketball Tournament is scheduled for March 7-8 at Lehigh’s Stabler Arena.

Gold lights the way to cleaner, safer production of hydrogen peroxide

Researchers from Lehigh and the UK report a breakthrough in the decades-long effort to produce H2O2 directly from hydrogen and oxygen.

Lehigh receives back-to-back national award for community service

Students volunteer thousands of hours each year through approximately 120 service programs.

Kirkland’s vision will give STEPS a unique sense of place

The renowned Washington D.C.-based artist will produce and incorporate original works of art into the STEPS building.

Lehigh football announces Class of 2013

Head coach Andy Coen will welcome 26 new student-athletes to the Mountain Hawks program.

To buy or not to buy distressed securities?

Three experts, including Brad Scheler '74, will answer the question: When are investments in troubled companies worth the risk?

Creating a culture of writing

Introduced this year, the TRAC Fellows program hires and trains Lehigh students to tutor their peers in writing.

‘Marley and Me’ author John Grogan to visit Lehigh

The best-selling writer will speak in Packard Lab Auditorium, Room 101 on Feb. 19.

Final deadline for University Awards nominations is Feb. 17

Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to browse the list of available awards to nominate deserving people.

Whitley's 'Crowded Page' project receives NEH grant

He's helping develop data-mining tools that will allow scholars to trace the networks of connection between the members of literary communities.

To catch light, and let it go, requires the right tuning

COT researchers' ability to trap and release light waves will lead to improvements in telecommunication networks and other optical applications.

Celebrating students' 'Eureka!' moments

Lehigh's 2009 entrepreneurship contest awarded an all-time high $27,000 in cash prizes to students.

Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra to visit Baker Hall Feb. 22

They will perform Glinka’s Overture to Russlan & Ludmilla, Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 in F Minor and Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 3 in F Major.

Lehigh set to begin Year Two under Cassese

The former Duke All-American believes he has a stronger, deeper, more athletic men's lacrosse team in 2009.

U.S. Naval Academy speaker calls humility 'a forgotten virtue' of leadership

The Feb. 5 event addressed the ethics of organizational leadership.

No. 7 Lehigh holds off Bucknell for 20th win

With the win, the Mountain Hawks' wrestling team improved to 20-1 overall and 6-0 against EIWA opponents.

Unlocking the centuries-old secrets of gold-ruby glass

Ahmed Issa ’09, a materials science and engineering major, is working on a project that has connected glass researchers from five continents.

Perella explores causes of financial crisis

Joseph R. Perella ’64, whose firm was chosen by the FDIC to help stabilize the U.S. banking system, outlined “how we got to where we are.”

Brown and White to turn pink in fundraising effort

The women's basketball team will participate in the WBCA Pink Zone event to raise funds and awareness in the fight against breast cancer.

Martindale: 'Door of history is closing' on U.S. automakers

Automakers are repeating mistakes of the U.S. steel industry, explain Wight Martindale '60 and Martin Saffer, CBE associate dean.

Ooi named a SPIE Fellow

SPIE is one of the world’s premier organizations for scientists and engineers working in optical technologies.

Stay informed about the local arts scene

ArtsLehigh publishes a weekly e-newsletter to inform students about the arts opportunities available to them on campus and in the local community.

Gast, Perella ‘64 to discuss global economy

Their Feb. 4 conversation at Zoellner Arts Center is free and open to the public. Questions may be submitted in advance by e-mail.

Leading with a purpose

Senior basketball player Matt Szalachowski carries a 3.60 GPA and is involved in Lehigh’s award-winning C.O.A.C.H. program.

Where are they now? - Kim Freedman '99

The former Lehigh volleyball star is one of only 500 perfumers in the entire world.

Watch the all-new Lehigh Athletics Weekend Preview

In this video podcast, host Steve Lomangino takes an in-depth look at this weekend's events for Lehigh's athletic teams.

Class of 2012 students honored at first annual ‘Brown and White Night’

The event recognized first-year students who have already shaped Lehigh during their first semester on campus.

Womens basketball team takes over Patriot Leagues top spot

The Mountain Hawks moved into first place after their 66-53 victory over Bucknell on Wednesday night.

Lehigh's 'Society for Leadership and Success' hosts expert in the ethics of leadership

Col. Arthur J. Athens to speak Feb. 5 at Rauch Business Center

Womens basketball team starts three-game road swing at Bucknell

The Jan. 28 game will feature two of the Patriot League's best guards in Lehigh's Erica Prosser and Bucknell’s Amanda Brown.

Neti, four other Lehigh researchers receive $1.5 million Department of Energy grant

They are tackling a major obstacle to the wider use of solar thermal technology—storing the energy that the sun generates.

Chen discusses the global energy challenge

The professor emeritus of chemical engineering believes that world’s energy use will more than double by the year 2050.

Harlem Globetrotters coming to Stabler Arena Feb. 12

New “Spinning the Globe” World Tour set to thrill fans of all ages.

Athletics department wins Election for Cancer Research contest

The department received a monetary prize, which was then donated right back to cancer research.

Giovanni discusses Dr. King, civil rights movement, Obama

She visited Lehigh to mark what would have been the 80th birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.

Chen to discuss the global energy challenge Jan. 23

The professor emeritus of chemical engineering will discuss energy demand and supply, conservation and renewable energy sources.

A shared 'Heartbeat'

Different Drums of Ireland will perform Jan. 22 at Zoellner Arts Center with area schoolchildren and some Lehigh students.

Nomination period closes Feb. 17 for University Awards

Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to browse the list of available awards to nominate deserving people.

Lehigh community captivated by Obama inauguration

Across campus, groups gathered to witness history in the making, as Barack Obama became the nation’s first African-American president.

Mountain Hawks deliver at Navy with 30-13 victory

Lehigh, the No.8 ranked wrestling team in the country, improved to 16-1 on the season on the season.

Greek perception survey results released

The Lehigh community sees fraternities and sororities as positive additions to campus life but has some concerns, survey says.

Lehigh to help lead regional Autism Center

New $1.6 million statewide grant is designed to assist and support adults with autism.

Lehigh to participate in HHMI science education program

Lehigh will join the Science Education Alliance’s first project, the National Genomics Research Initiative.

Famed poet Nikki Giovanni to help Lehigh celebrate King

A week of events commemorating the civil rights leader includes a memorial convocation, awards presentation, faculty research summit, and more.

Brockman named Lehigh’s second Joseph R. Perella and Amy M. Perella Chair

Derivatives expert from Missouri joins Gopal Krishnan as the business school’s Perella chairs.

Hunter takes 'The Hard Way' to Zoellner

British soul singer James Hunter, who returns to Zoellner Arts Center on Friday, Jan. 16, never lost faith in his music.

Lehigh alumnus recognized by Saudi government for water science ingenuity

His nanofiltration processing for effective, affordable desalination research won him the Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water.