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Overview Academics Our Campus Student Life Global After Graduation 20+ interdisciplinary programs spanning multiple colleges $65K average starting salary of 2018 graduates 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio 6th university in the world recognized as an NGO by the United Nations, with 56 United Nations–related programs every year 100+ undergraduate degree programs and majors 28 average class size 89% of our students completed one or more internships or an experiential learning opportunity 1,050+ undergraduate students took part in research in 2016-17 1,775 graduate students 13 themed residential communities 5,178 undergraduate students 1,600 acres on three contiguous campuses 25 NCAA Division I intercollegiate sports for men and women 200+ 150+ clubs, plus 41 intramural and club sports and 25 fraternities and sororities 93% of Lehigh undergraduate students participate in an extracurricular activity 65,000+ hours of community service performed by the Lehigh community 250 study abroad programs in 74 countries offered to Lehigh students 40% of students have an international experience, and nearly half of those included applied work like internships or research 93 countries represented in the undergraduate and graduate populations 100+ fully funded Iacocca International Internships in about 30 countries every year 85K graduates in the Lehigh alumni network 95% of the class of 2018 are employed or attending graduate school within 6 months of graduation 2,754 interviews with employers on campus 21,000+ full-time positions and internships posted on Lehigh's Center for Career & Professional Development job board in 2018 Lehigh News Launching Dreams Into Orbit Pam Fusek ’13 stoked her passion for space exploration at Lehigh and landed at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Updated Feb. 28: COVID-19 Information The purpose of this page is to keep the Lehigh community informed about the public health situation relating to the Coronavirus. Check this page for ongoing updates and answers to frequently asked questions. Distinguished NASA Astronaut Terry Hart ’68 ’88H to Deliver 2020 Lehigh Commencement Address Hart ’68 ’88H—a former NASA astronaut, U.S. Air Force fighter pilot and telecommunications executive who joined Lehigh's faculty in 2006—will deliver the commencement address on Monday, May 18. Solar Partnership Will Help Lehigh Offset 100% of Electric Emissions Lehigh and Lafayette, Muhlenberg and Dickinson colleges join forces for unprecedented renewable energy purchase. It will be the 12th largest higher education renewable energy project, in terms of megawatts, in the country. Inspired Research Addressing Social Oppression in the Classroom Community college program proves effective in strengthening entrepreneurial and STEM skills of students―largely women, minorities and immigrants. Latest News Read more news Featured Videos Watch videos Research at Lehigh Explore research Leaders With Purpose From the classroom to the community, here on campus and around the world, Lehigh students, faculty and alumni are working to enact positive change. Distinguished Alumni Awards Recognizing six alumni for the achievements and impact they are making Be part of the most ambitious fundraising and engagement effort in Lehigh's history > Scenes from South Mountain Student Life Students try out Lehigh’s virtual reality equipment at the Baker Institute’s annual CREATIVATE event. Student Life Members of the Marching 97 perform across campus classrooms and lecture halls during EcoFlame ahead of the LeLaf Rivalry game. Lehigh Family Former Congressman Charlie Dent ‘93G will deliver this year’s Kenner Lecture. Mountain Hawks Finance major Jordan Cohen ‘20 leads the Mountain Hawks this season in scoring. Inspired Research Lehigh leads a partnership that has digitized over 475 medieval manuscripts. Global Perspective Lehigh students interning in Jordan during the summer engage in hands-on archaeological work. Lehigh Family Lehigh families, students and friends get ready to cheer on the Mountain Hawks at the Family Weekend football game. Inspired Research Assistant Professor Hannah Dailey ’02 ’06G ’09G designed a virtual mechanical test to predict the healing timeline of a broken bone. Hallmark Events Lehigh celebrates the groundbreaking of the Health, Science & Technology building, home to the new College of Health, scheduled to open in 2021. Global Perspective Lehigh’s Global Student Impact Fellows conducted field work in Sierra Leone combating hunger and disease. Inspired Research Computer science & engineering professor Brian Chen and neuroscience professor Julie Miwa are developing software to test protein interactions that will provide insight into a drug’s effectiveness. Global Perspective The annual International Bazaar highlights and celebrates the global identities and perspectives at Lehigh and from our local community. Lehigh Family Mechanical engineering professor, and NASA astronaut, Terry Hart ‘68. Lehigh Family Donors and scholarship recipients forge bonds through their love of Lehigh. Student Life Each year, students are welcomed back with fun campus-wide kick-off events. On South Mountain A peek inside newly renovated Chandler-Ullmann Hall, one of Lehigh’s most distinguished buildings. On South Mountain The new Grind@FML, located in the E.W. Fairchild-Martindale Library, serves as a spot for students to eat, hang out and do work. Global Perspective The Iacocca International Internship Program combines real world experiences and cultural immersion. Innovative Academics Professor Larry Snyder teaches students how operations research and machine learning protect vital supply chains. On South Mountain Fathima Wakeel is joining Lehigh’s College of Health as an inaugural faculty member. See more Photos You bring the passion, we provide the pos...