LU/UN partnership provides opportunities for all Lehigh students, faculty, and staff to gain skills necessary to become successful global changemakers by engaging with the United Nations in meaningful ways.
LU/UN Partnership Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Each year more than 1,000 Lehigh faculty, staff and students attend UN conferences, high-level briefings and private meetings with ambassadors and other UN officials in New York City and on campus. No matter what your major, year or discipline, there’s something exciting that you can become involved with via the Lehigh University / United Nations Partnership.
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At a Glance - Semester at the UN

News & Announcements

UN Environment Programme Director Visits Campus
UNEP Director Jamil Ahmad urged Lehigh students to address the “Triple Planetary Crisis” and highlighted the university’s growing role in global environmental advocacy.

Lehigh joins elite group of NGOs granted U.N. Economic and Social Council Special Consultative Status
The new accreditation expands on a remarkable 20-year partnership between Lehigh University and the United Nations.

Lehigh student becomes 61st in a row to earn United Nations internship
Lehigh University student Timmy Dillard was selected for a prestigious United Nations internship, marking the 61st consecutive Lehigh student to earn a U.N. placement through the LU/UN Partnership.