Lehigh University opened International Education Week with a global celebration featuring an international flag parade, a communal Ethiopian dinner, and a music performance by Eugene Albulescu, highlighting the university’s vibrant international student community.
The United States reached a record 1.2 million international students in 2024–25, and new Lehigh University global data reports highlight rising OPT participation, major economic impact, and continued growth in study abroad and international education.
Lehigh University celebrates International Education Week with a weeklong series of global learning events, cultural programs, and community activities highlighting international education and engagement across campus.
Babs Omotowa, founding president of the Nigerian University of Technology and Management (NUTM), visited Lehigh University to discuss his vision for building a world-class, industry-focused university in Africa that fosters innovation, leadership, and global competitiveness.
Lehigh University celebrated the 80th anniversary of the UN and 21 years of its UN Partnership with a globally themed event showcasing student involvement, international culture, and the university’s expanding global impact.
Indian Ambassador Vinay Kwatra visited Lehigh University to discuss India–U.S. relations, education, technology, and global collaboration.
Lehigh University will host Nigerian University of Technology and Management (NUTM) founding president Babs Omotowa for a discussion on innovation, leadership, and the future of higher education in Africa.
Lehigh University’s United Nations Partnership celebrated its 21st anniversary with a campus event highlighting student experiences, global leadership opportunities, and Lehigh’s long-standing engagement with the UN.
International Student Advisor Linnan Tartaglia of Lehigh University’s Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) shares how she supports international students through immigration advising, cultural exchange programs, and initiatives that foster belonging and global connection on campus.
Lehigh University will welcome Vinay Kwatra, Ambassador of India to the United States, for a campus-wide Fireside Chat exploring U.S.–India relations and the growing role of global partnerships in higher education.
Five Lehigh University women’s basketball players studied abroad this summer, reflecting the team’s focus on global learning and student-athlete growth.
Lehigh University students visited Bloomberg’s New York City headquarters to engage with alumni and top executives in finance, media, and global business, gaining firsthand insight into international careers and industry innovation.
Lehigh University students released a behind-the-scenes video highlighting their Mothers of Sierra Leone project, which empowers women in Sierra Leone to share their maternal health stories through documentary filmmaking.
Lehigh University engineering student Owen Vincent ’27 discusses his international research experience in Lisbon, Portugal, where he explored sustainable energy solutions through the Iacocca Institute’s International Internship Program and the Study in Portugal Network.
The program targets advanced students who have excelled in the Global, Lehigh Valley, Silicon Valley, or Campus Social Impact Fellowships.
Lehigh University has appointed Asenath Asha Lutabingwa, an international education leader with nearly 30 years of experience in global engagement and immigration services, as Director of the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS).