Lehigh Students Meet with Israeli and Palestinian Diplomats
The Lehigh University-United Nations Partnership created a space in mid-October for students to engage directly, via Zoom, with the UN Deputy Ambassadors from both Palestine and Israel.
A Life Cycle Approach to Capital Projects: A UN NGO Perspective
Lehigh students recently had the opportunity to explore the connection between corrosion and world affairs via a presentation by George Hays, director of the World Corrosion Organization.
From America-first to World-first
Professors critique U.S. President Joseph R. Biden’s address to the General Assembly
Daring to Shatter the Glass Ceiling: Urinrin Otite
Urinrin Otite, from Nigeria, is beginning her Ph.D. in civil and environmental engineering at Lehigh, where she plans to research resilient infrastructure with Paolo Bocchini.
An Insider’s View of the Za’atari Refugee Camp
Audience members from Peru, Bangladesh, Paraguay and here in Bethlehem heard first-hand what life is like in a refugee camp that has now become the fourth largest “city” in Jordan.
Lehigh-United Nations Partnership Hosts America’s First Model ILO
More than 60 students in the conference in April.
University News
Undergraduate Researchers Win NIH Award for Innovative Sickle Cell Diagnostic Device
Interdisciplinary team, part of Lehigh’s Global Social Impact Fellowship program, recognized with 2021 Design by Biomedical Undergraduate Teams (DEBUT) Challenge.
$5 Million Gift from the Iacocca Family Foundation
The gift will endow the Iacocca Institute and support Lehigh’s global initiatives.
Cheryl Matherly Reappointed as Vice President and Vice Provost for International Affairs
Matherly arrived at Lehigh in 2016.
Lehigh Recognized by NAFSA with 2021 Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization
The award distinguishes overall excellence in integrating international education throughout all facets of university and college campuses.