Isabelle Canadine, a Lehigh student and member of the Seldovia Village Tribe, became the first from her university to attend the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, where she advocated for Indigenous-focused substance abuse policy reform.
The Student Senate has granted new student organizations on campus the right to affiliate with one of the United Nations' seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Ten clubs have already aligned with an SDG, and a permanent committee will be formed.
Lehigh students discussed UNICEF with Ms. Catherine Russell and Ambassador James Kariuki. Russell addressed budget cuts affecting UNICEF's mission. Ambassador Kariuki talked about UN Security Council reform. Students appreciated learning about global issues through LU/UN Partnership events.
Lehigh University students attended the International Day of Remembrance, focusing on racial justice and human rights, inspiring them to integrate global perspectives into their work.
Lehigh University students participated in the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, presenting on gender equality, women’s empowerment, and global policy initiatives through the university’s UN partnership.
Elissa Miolene, a former United Nations Youth Representative and Lehigh alum, has always viewed the world through a storytelling lens. Now a global development reporter for Devex, the leading news outlet for the global development community, she has found what she calls “this sweet spot of writing and telling stories about the things that I was interested in.”
Lehigh students visited United Nations headquarters in New York City, where they heard from Philémon Yang, President of the 79th Session of the U.N. General Assembly, and engaged in discussions on global policy, diplomacy, and international cooperation
Lehigh alum Mikayla Cleary-Hammarstedt, credits her time at the Lehigh University/United Nations Partnership (LU/UN) with landing a coveted full scholarship in the Erasmus Mundus master's degree program.
An intern recounts a visit to the United Nations headquarters in New York City, celebrating Lehigh University’s 20-year partnership with the UN and its impact on global education and sustainable development.
Ibtihal Gassem interned at the United Nations Mission of Costa Rica, gaining experience in technical language, networking, and observing UN interactions.
Sam discovered his love for the UN during his time at Lehigh, where he majored in Journalism and Political Science, with minors in Philosophy and Global Studies.
Celebrating 20 years, Lehigh University’s LU/UN Partnership offers students, faculty, and staff unique opportunities to engage with global leaders and issues at the United Nations, distinguishing Lehigh in international education.
Celebrating 20 years, Lehigh University’s LU/UN Partnership provides students with exclusive access to U.N. conferences, internships, and direct engagement with global leaders, fostering unique opportunities for hands-on international experience.
Lehigh University will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its LU/UN Partnership on United Nations Day, Oct. 24, with a student fair and a panel featuring U.N. officials, offering opportunities to engage with global diplomacy and the U.N.'s mission.
Santiago Rodriguez, a Lehigh University graduate student, is interning with the UNDP Special Initiatives Office, developing the Nature for Life Hub, preparing for Colombia's Biodiversity Conference.
Binod Anand, Secretary-General of the Confederation of NGOs of Rural India (CNRI), spoke at Lehigh University’s LU/UN Partnership 20th anniversary, discussing sustainable development, STEM education, and entrepreneurship to inspire students to create small-scale innovations for global challenges.