Written by Colin McEvoy | March 23, 2026 | SHARE
The Office of International is asking for your support, big or small, during the 48-hour giving challenge on March 24 and 25.
Giving Day + March Mania is just around the corner. On March 24 and 25, the Lehigh community will come together for a 48-hour challenge to support the programs and experiences that matter most.
The Office of International Affairs (OIA) invites you to be part of it.
Your support, whether big or small, helps create opportunities for students to engage with the world through study abroad, international internships, global partnerships, our United Nations Partnership, and other programs that bring international students and scholars to Lehigh.
But don't just take our word for it! Check out the videos below to hear from some current Lehigh students about the international experiences they’ve had thanks to support like yours on Giving Day.
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| Belle Bramer, who plays for the Lehigh Women's Basketball team, discusses how she was afforded the opportunity to study abroad during the off-season. Watch here. | Ryan Javier explains how his experience in Mexico through the Global Citizenship Program taught him to be a better global citizen. Watch here. | Samiha Islam discusses her community service trip to Antigua and Barbuda, as well as her time as an LU/United Nations Youth Rep. Watch here. |
At a time when global understanding and collaboration are more important than ever, these experiences prepare students to lead across cultures and make an impact in their communities and beyond.
At Lehigh, nearly 1,000 international students from 87 countries are part of our campus community, and 40% of students in the 2025 graduating class had an international experience during their time at Lehigh.
Every gift, of any size, helps expand these opportunities. Mark your calendar for March 24–25. We'll be sharing the donation link when it goes live on those days. Join us in building a more connected Global Lehigh.
Thank you for your support!