Category Archives: Young Alumni

Experiencing the Mountaintop Initiative

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Through programs like the Mountaintop Initiative and Global Social Impact Fellowships, Lehigh students make an impact far beyond campus. Through Mountaintop, students across many disciplines unite to put their ideas into action, addressing challenges in low-income communities overseas.  Adrian Suarez ’22 is part of Project Plastickan, a Mountaintop project and Global Social Impact Fellowship produced … Continue reading Experiencing the Mountaintop Initiative →

Fostering Lehigh’s next Generation of Innovators

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The Lehigh@NasdaqCenter Startup Academy fosters the next generation of great entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders by immersing Lehigh students in the startup environment. The three-month summer internship course places Lehigh business students in early stage startups in Silicon Valley. This enables them to apply their classroom lessons to real-world business problems, instilling confidence, boldness, and the … Continue reading Fostering Lehigh’s next Generation of Innovators →

The 75th Annual Rally

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On Saturday, August 24, the Lehigh community gathered in Stabler Arena to welcome its newest students at The Rally! The Rally is a long-standing, annual tradition at Lehigh University. First-year students are adopted by the alumni who were introduced to Lehigh 50 years prior. The tradition continued this year when the Class of 1973 formally welcomed … Continue reading The 75th Annual Rally →

Students gather for a group photo with a Lehigh banner in the backyard of the Philadelphia Sendoff host home.

Sendoffs: Stepping Stones to Lehigh Success

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In a tradition steeped in decades of history, first-year students around the country were warmly welcomed into the Lehigh family at 25 Sendoffs this summer. More than 1,300 incoming and current students, alumni, and staff members mingled at events in locations from California to New York and Maine to Texas. The casual gatherings offered an … Continue reading Sendoffs: Stepping Stones to Lehigh Success →

Stray Dogs Leader Pete Lanctot ’09 Returns for Debut Performance

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Pete Lanctot ’09 and bandmate and wife, Ginger Dolden, (both front and center) performed at Zoellner Arts Center on November 16, 2018, under the name of Pete and the Stray Dogs. It was Pete’s first performance at Lehigh since graduation. While touring, the duo contract and perform with New York-based musicians (from left) Katie Von … Continue reading Stray Dogs Leader Pete Lanctot ’09 Returns for Debut Performance →

Why I Remain Close to Lehigh: Juan Palacio Moreno ’16 ’17G

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“Why I Remain Close to Lehigh”  is a collection of feature stories about Lehigh University alumni volunteers and their motivation to stay involved with their alma mater. Young Alumni Council member Juan Palacio Moreno ’16 ’17G smiles with his mother, Adriana Mertens ’16P, at graduation when he earned his Master of Arts degree in political science. When Young … Continue reading Why I Remain Close to Lehigh: Juan Palacio Moreno ’16 ’17G →

For Student-athletes, by Student-athletes

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InXAthlete co-founders Cody Ferraro ’15 ’15G (left) and Max Wessell ’16 are pictured in Colorado where their business that connects student-athletes with potential employers is located. When student-athletes Cody Ferraro ’15 ’15G and Max Wessell ’16 met freshmen year, they did not automatically hit it off. Ferraro, a lacrosse player who majored in history and … Continue reading For Student-athletes, by Student-athletes →

Lehigh fans wear their favorite Mountain Hawk gear to the Lehigh-Lafayette Rivalry game.

#Rivalry154 Instagram Photo Contest

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Congratulations to our winner, Amanda Steele ’12G!   View this post on Instagram   Heyooooo… touchdown… 19 seconds in 😂🤣 #golehigh #lololol #rivalry154 A post shared by Amanda Steele (@acsteele) on Nov 17, 2018 at 9:46am PST Show us how you’re celebrating the 154th meeting of the Lehigh-Lafayette Rivalry and you could win a Lehigh-themed … Continue reading #Rivalry154 Instagram Photo Contest →

During their wedding reception, Andrew Klein ’11 ’12G and his bride Melissa Heller took a group photo with many of their friends who also attended Lehigh University and Lafayette College.

Le-Laf Love

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The feuding Montague and Capulet families were sworn enemies for years. Graduates from Lehigh University and Lafayette College know that feeling. Yet, Andrew Klein ’11 ’12G and Melissa Heller have managed to put The Rivalry aside and fall in love. Of course, minus the poison, death, and general dreariness of a Shakespearean tale. October 13, 2018, … Continue reading Le-Laf Love →

The Women of Wall Street Council Reception included an interactive networking session for Lehigh professionals looking to connect with other alumnae.

Success is Achieved Together 

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The Lehigh Wall Street Council hosted Dina DiLorenzo ’93 for an evening of career development guidance at the third annual Women of Wall Street reception. View photos from the event On Monday, October 15, 2018, members of the Lehigh Wall Street Council (LWSC) and their guests, gathered for an evening of discussion and networking at … Continue reading Success is Achieved Together  →