Category Archives: Lehigh Events

Access & Opportunity: Kelly Coca ’21

Kelly Coca ’21 is thriving at Lehigh. A mechanical engineering major, Kelly is no stranger to hard work, late nights, and overcoming challenges. Kelly credits being a scholarship recipient as a driving force behind her work ethic: “It is not only a method to help my family and myself in a financial matter, but it is mainly … Continue reading Access & Opportunity: Kelly Coca ’21

The 75th Annual Rally

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

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

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

10 Picture-Perfect Moments from 2018

Like any year on South Mountain, 2018 provided countless moments that made us stand up and cheer. We’re going to do the impossible and wrap up 2018 in just TEN photos. 1. The Finest Band East of All Points West Across the Pond 2018 kicked off with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Marching 97. Lehigh’s favorite … Continue reading 10 Picture-Perfect Moments from 2018

For Student-athletes, by Student-athletes

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

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

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 

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