LU/UN partnership provides opportunities for all Lehigh students, faculty, and staff to gain skills necessary to become successful global changemakers by engaging with the United Nations in meaningful ways.
LU/UN Partnership Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Each year more than 1,000 Lehigh faculty, staff and students attend UN conferences, high-level briefings and private meetings with ambassadors and other UN officials in New York City and on campus. No matter what your major, year or discipline, there’s something exciting that you can become involved with via the Lehigh University / United Nations Partnership.
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At a Glance - Semester at the UN

News & Announcements

Lehigh student becomes 61st in a row to earn United Nations internship
Lehigh University student Timmy Dillard was selected for a prestigious United Nations internship, marking the 61st consecutive Lehigh student to earn a U.N. placement through the LU/UN Partnership.
Canada Becomes Seventh Mission Certified by Lehigh “Greening” Team
Lehigh students awarded Canada’s UN Mission Platinum certification for sustainability, highlighting the university’s global role in environmental diplomacy.

Lehigh student makes history at UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
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.