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Alice P. Gast, President

President Alice P. Gast

Welcome to Lehigh University

At Lehigh University we are firmly rooted in our mission of teaching, research and service. We prepare students to become leaders through outstanding teaching by internationally recognized faculty. We perform groundbreaking research and we keep the needs and challenges of our society at the heart of everything we do.

As a result, Lehigh students enjoy a rich academic experience that embraces new ways of thinking, welcomes diverse perspectives, and encourages students to explore and understand the world around them. This intellectual curiosity thrives in a supportive campus culture where the Lehigh community learns, works and lives together.

We are implementing a comprehensive strategic plan that will further Lehigh’s role in society. This plan demonstrates our commitment to pursuing research that addresses global needs, providing undergraduate and graduate students with a distinctive learning experience, strengthening our engagement with our community, and investing in the outstanding faculty and staff that make Lehigh excel.

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New and Notable

In the News: The Singapore Straits Times (PDF)
President Gast discusses the value of foreign students to a university.

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

The Chronicle for Higher Education: "A Delicate Balance That Must Tip Toward Safety"
Lehigh President Alice P. Gast discusses the complex task of balancing public health and safety with a need for openness.

Gast joins public, private leaders in bold plan to spur manufacturing
Lehigh’s president advocated K-16 STEM education and international experiences as keys to competitive workforce.

 
 

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