News Archive

Jordan Davis: From Lehigh to UN Intern to Immigration Lawyer

Jordan Davis' involvement in the Lehigh/United Nations partnership significantly shaped her career path.

Lehigh University Announces the Maida Education Abroad Grants

Lehigh is excited to announce the establishment of the Maida Education Abroad Grants, an initiative to make global education opportunities more accessible to students with high financial need. This $2 million endowment from Sharon and James Maida ’85 ’17P ’19P through the James and Sharon Maida Foundation, Inc., will enable more Lehigh students to study, intern, research, or engage in service abroad.

From remote learning to graduation: International students reflect on overcoming COVID-19 obstacles

International students at Lehigh University adapted to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, overcoming challenges like internet blackouts and time zone differences, while the university's Office of International Affairs implemented supportive programs to ensure their academic success.

Cooking and economics: Manshuv Kafle’s unique perspective at Lehigh

Manshuv Kafle, an international student from Nepal studying at Lehigh University and the London School of Economics, explores how cooking teaches valuable life lessons and fosters cultural understanding while pursuing a degree in Economics and International Relations.

Lehigh Launch Chile Student Chronicles: How a Cat Cafe Eased My Homesickness

Lehigh Launch Chile Student Chronicles: A student in Santiago finds comfort in a local cat café, La Casa De La Gata Horacia, easing homesickness through interactions with friendly rescue cats

International Student Advisory Board launches to enhance student experience at Lehigh

Lehigh University’s International Student Advisory Board (ISAB) was launched by the Office of International Students & Scholars to enhance the international student experience through advocacy, community-building, and improving support services like immigration and cultural programming

Radja Benmansour: From Algeria to Lehigh to the UN

Originally from Algeria, Radja Benmansour, a Fulbright scholar at Lehigh, interned at the UN through the university's partnership, shaping her career.

Lehigh students and TU Dresden peers discover new cultures together

Lehigh University students enhance their academic journeys and build international connections through a transformative research exchange program at TU Dresden, fostering cross-cultural collaboration and immersive learning experiences that provide valuable insights into global issues.

LU/UN Partnership celebrating 20th anniversary with special United Nations Day events

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.

Lehigh, TU Dortmund highlight the human side of entrepreneurship

Lehigh@NasdaqCenter’s Oct. 8 event, in partnership with TU Dortmund, explored the importance of entrepreneurial well-being, featuring insights from industry experts on balancing personal health and success to foster sustainable communities.

Angie Rizzo: Lehigh ‘19 - Former Youth Representative for Tarumitra

Angie Rizzo, a Lehigh University student, interned at Tarumitra, an environmentally-focused NGO in India, collaborating with campus clubs and meeting Taruamitru's president, Father Robert Athickal.

Lehigh Student Connects Global and Local Sustainability through UN Internship

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.

Global NGO leader at Lehigh: “Challenge Yourself, Win Over Yourself” for a sustainable future

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.