https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/ en-us (C) lehighalumni alumnirelations@lehigh.edu (lehighalumni) Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:56:20 GMT Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:56:20 GMT https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p39740289

]]>Tower Society members gathered for their annual meeting, led by Chair Kevin Clayton ’84 ’13P. Members heard from Nathan Urban, Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, and Greg Reihman, Vice Provost for Arts and Libraries, who shared insights into Lehigh’s progress, future, and commitment to fostering creativity, intellectual inquiry, and community. The meeting also provided an opportunity to express appreciation for Tower Society members’ continued engagement, dedication, and commitment to Lehigh’s ongoing success.

Photos by Adam Atkinson

]]> alumnirelations@lehigh.edu (lehighalumni) 2026 Tower Society Annual Meeting and Breakfast https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p39740289 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:56:20 GMT https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p420070661

]]>The original Bible dedicated to Packer Memorial Church was moved to Lehigh Special Collections, where it was placed alongside the Packer Family Bible for preservation.

Photos by Emily Roberti

]]> alumnirelations@lehigh.edu (lehighalumni) Asa's Quest and Class Number Reveal https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p420070661 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:07:12 GMT https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p292731838

]]>Attendees kicked off their weekend with a sweet evening of desserts and live performances by two of Lehigh’s talented a cappella groups. Families and students connected in a relaxed atmosphere as they began a memorable weekend together.

Photos by Emily Roberti

]]> alumnirelations@lehigh.edu (lehighalumni) Sweet Soirée https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p292731838 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:16:07 GMT https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p7498505

]]>Scenic campus beauty shots were captured during Family and Founders Weekend, including the Memorial Walkway, UC flagpole, Clayton UC, and Linderman.

Photos by Emily Roberti and Marco Calderon

]]> alumnirelations@lehigh.edu (lehighalumni) Campus https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p7498505 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:16:07 GMT https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p235525562

]]>Attendees kicked off their weekend with a sweet evening of desserts and live performances by two of Lehigh’s talented a cappella groups. Families and students connected in a relaxed atmosphere as they began a memorable weekend together.

Photos by Emily Roberti

]]> alumnirelations@lehigh.edu (lehighalumni) Lehigh Tailgate https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p235525562 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:16:07 GMT https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p357480172

]]>Families came together for a fun and memorable event featuring opportunities to interact with therapy dogs and connect with members of the Lehigh community. The event included families enjoying time with the dogs, group photos, and appearances by LUPD staff and their therapy dogs.

Photos by Marco Calderon

]]> alumnirelations@lehigh.edu (lehighalumni) Unleash Your Pawsitivity https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p357480172 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:16:07 GMT https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p82896823

]]>Students and families came together for a fun pumpkin-carving event, enjoying time at the carving stations and selecting their own pumpkins in the fountain area. Wilbur staff and students helped attendees throughout the event, and families and students had the opportunity to show off their creativity and pose with their completed carved pumpkins.

Photos by Marco Calderon

]]> alumnirelations@lehigh.edu (lehighalumni) Pumpkins and Power Tools https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p82896823 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:16:07 GMT https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p270309121

]]>The original Bible dedicated to Packer Memorial Church was moved to Lehigh Special Collections, where it was placed alongside the Packer Family Bible for preservation.

Photos by Emily Roberti

]]> alumnirelations@lehigh.edu (lehighalumni) Carrying History Forward: A Bible’s Journey to Special Collections https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p270309121 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:16:06 GMT https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p330804121

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]]> alumnirelations@lehigh.edu (lehighalumni) Plaque Presentation https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p330804121 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:14:13 GMT https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p106153364

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]]> alumnirelations@lehigh.edu (lehighalumni) Reception and Dinner https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p106153364 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:14:00 GMT https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p730017595

]]>The campus community came together to celebrate The Rally with the colorful Parade of Classes, spirited student performances, the Class of 1980's official adoption of the Class of 2030, and the unveiling of the Class of 2030 flag.

Photos by Alan Sylvestre and Marco Calderon

]]> alumnirelations@lehigh.edu (lehighalumni) The Rally 2026 https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p730017595 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:35:29 GMT https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p948234451

]]>Every summer, alumni and parents across the country host regional student Sendoffs to welcome our incoming students and families to Lehigh.

]]> alumnirelations@lehigh.edu (lehighalumni) Lehigh Class of 2030 Sendoffs https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p948234451 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:09:33 GMT https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/brownandwhitecelebration2015

]]>Following the Founder's Day Ceremony on Friday, October 2, 2015, the Brown & White Celebration was a very special birthday celebrating Lehigh's 150th! The campus party was hosted by Zoellner Arts Center and held in a magnificent tent in Tamerler Courtyard, and it featured a hearty buffet, an awe-inspiring performance from the Department of Music, a light show extravaganza, and a special birthday toast. The Marching 97 performed the overture, while Patrick V. Farrell, provost and vice president for academic affairs, along with Elif Anda '16 and Frederick Coleman '17, offered welcoming remarks. The Brown and White Celebration Multi-Media Experience included performances by the Lehigh Jazz Faculty with the Hell's Kitchen Funk Orchestra, directed by Bill Warfield; the Lehigh Symphonic Chamber Ensemble, directed by Paul Salerni; and the Lehigh University Wind Ensemble and Choir, directed by David Diggs and Steven Sametz, as well as readings by Stephanie Powell Watts and Bob Watts, associate professors of English. Photos by John Kish IV and Ryan Hulvat. To download a photo, click on it and select the Download option from above the photo.

]]> alumnirelations@lehigh.edu (lehighalumni) The Brown & White Celebration https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/brownandwhitecelebration2015 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:12:22 GMT https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/lrd19

]]>The Leadership Recognition Dinner recognizes the achievements and impact of exceptional members of the Lehigh University community, including inductees of Leadership Plaza and recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Awards. Through their generosity, leadership, and accomplishments, these individuals embody the core values of our institution and energize GO: The Campaign for Lehigh.

2019 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
Young Alumni Award:
Jennifer S. Gonzalez '08 '09G
Dr. Costel Denson '56 Award:
Dr. Frank L. Douglas '66
Public Service Award:
Ben Gucciardi '05 '06G
Outstanding Entrepreneur Award:
Patrice Banks '02
Excellence in Industry Award:
Ann Lewnes '83 '22P
Lifetime Commitment to Lehigh Award:
James B. Swenson '59 '15GP '17GP
Watch the award recipient videos.

2019 Leadership Plaza Inductees:
Debra and Jeffrey Bosland '88 '22P
Lisa A. and Kevin L. Clayton '84 '13P
Raymond J. Coates '59*
Marie F. Deach*
Wouter M. deNie '68 '72G*
Vickie A. and Kenneth R. French '75
Helaine B. and Fredric H. Gould '57 '11GP
Patricia T. and Carl C. Greer '62
Ruth Anne and Donald Herterich '52*
Sheree and Marc Holliday '88
Marion and George F. Keller '44*
Wilbur C. Knerr '50*
William S. McConnor '41*
Paul H. Preis '54*
Virginia C. and John D. Saussaman '39*
Karen R. and Frank E. (Ted) Walsh III '88
Bold denotes contributions surpassing $10 million
*Deceased


Photography by Kristen Caddoo and Josh Gabriel from Christmas City Studios and John Kish IV Photography. To download a photo, click on it and select the Download option from above the photo.

]]> alumnirelations@lehigh.edu (lehighalumni) Leadership Recognition Dinner https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/lrd19 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:29:33 GMT https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/nnjbalance20

]]>BALANCE alumni gathered at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) to
kick off of a yearlong celebration of 10 years of BALANCE. Attendees heard from speakers Donald Outing, VP for Equity and Community; Jennifer Swann, interim director, Africana Studies; and Hugo Ceron-Anaya, director, Latin American and Latino Studies, and they enjoyed a special guest performance by Valarie Adams and the Dimensions.

Photos by Donterrius Walker '19 '20G. To download a photo, click on it and select the Download option from above the photo.

]]> alumnirelations@lehigh.edu (lehighalumni) NNJ BALANCE 2020 https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/nnjbalance20 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:33:55 GMT https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/rivalry150balancebanquet

]]>The BALANCE Banquet, held during the Rivalry 150th celebration in New York City on November 20, brought together approximately 140 alumni, undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff from the Lehigh community. A brief clip of the documentary Out of the Shadows: A Prelude to Engineering Equality was shown. A panel consisting of Georgette Chapman Phillips, the Clayton Dean of the College of Business and Economics; Dr. Peter Likins, former president of Lehigh University; Maria Chrin '87 '10P, founder and managing partner of Circle Wealth Management, LLC; and Safiya Jafari Simmons '03, CEO of Kidous Consulting, LLC, discussed the campus climate as well as changes made over the years. Photos by Doug Benedict.

]]> alumnirelations@lehigh.edu (lehighalumni) Rivalry 150 in NYC: BALANCE Banquet https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/rivalry150balancebanquet Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:37:13 GMT https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/balancebanquet2016

]]>The BALANCE II: Alumni Reconnection and Celebration was held at the University Center on Saturday, April 9, 2016. This celebratory reception was hosted by the Lehigh University Office of Academic Diversity and BALANCE during Diversity Life Weekend and welcomed members of the Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino/a, Asian American, Multi-Racial, and Native American alumni communities, as well as members of the Lehigh University faculty and staff. Special thanks to Wayne Bethea, Chair, BALANCE; Jessica Huertas, Vice Chair, BALANCE; John D. Simon '19P, President, Lehigh University; Frank L. Douglas '66, former member, Board of Trustees; James B. Peterson, Associate Professor and English Director, Africana Studies; Peter W. Likins, 11th President, Lehigh University; and Dr. Costel Denson '56. Photos by John Kish IV. To download a photo, click on it and select the Download option from above the photo.

]]> alumnirelations@lehigh.edu (lehighalumni) BALANCE Banquet II 2016 https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/balancebanquet2016 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:30:13 GMT https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/balanceapril2018

]]>BALANCE Lunch with President Simon, April 2018

Photos by staff members. To download a photo, click on it and select the Download option from above the photo.

]]> alumnirelations@lehigh.edu (lehighalumni) BALANCE Lunch with President Simon, April 2018 https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/balanceapril2018 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:30:13 GMT https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p308176249

]]>On Friday, March 8, members of BALANCE and the Lehigh Club of Philadelphia enjoyed an evening of fine art, live music, and networking at the African American Museum of Philadelphia (AAMP).

Susan Kart, assistant professor of art history and Africana Studies, and Lyndon Dominique, associate professor of English and Africana Studies, led tours of three new exhibitions at the museum, including AAMP on Paper: Selections from the Permanent Collection; Baye Fall: Roots in Spirituality, Fashion and Resistance; and The Sacred Star of Isis and Other Stories.

Photos by staff. To download a photo, click on it and select the Download option from above the photo.

]]> alumnirelations@lehigh.edu (lehighalumni) BALANCE & Philadelphia Club at the AAMP 2019 https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p308176249 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:30:13 GMT https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p272389869

]]>Reunion classes gather for an evening of celebration, connection, and shared memories. Class dinners honor milestone reunions and provide an opportunity for classmates to reconnect, celebrate their Lehigh experiences, and continue traditions across generations.

Photos by Holly Fasching ’26 and Marco Calderon

]]> alumnirelations@lehigh.edu (lehighalumni) Class Dinners https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p272389869 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:33:57 GMT https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p504427614

]]>The Lehigh community gathers with President Joseph J. Helble ’82 to learn about the university’s strategic vision, Inspiring the Future Makers, and how Lehigh is advancing innovation, collaboration, and impact in a rapidly changing higher education landscape.

Photos by Marco Calderon

]]> alumnirelations@lehigh.edu (lehighalumni) 2026 State of the University https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p504427614 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:33:50 GMT https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p509960424

]]>Alumni and friends gather for ReunionFest, an evening celebration featuring dinner, live music, dancing, and opportunities to reconnect with the Lehigh community.

Photos by Marco Calderon

]]> alumnirelations@lehigh.edu (lehighalumni) 2026 ReunionFest https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p509960424 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:33:44 GMT https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p397971526

]]>Alumni begin their Reunion Weekend experience by checking in, picking up materials and campus maps, while enjoying coffee and treats.

Photos by Marco Calderon

]]> alumnirelations@lehigh.edu (lehighalumni) 2026 Reunion Headquarters https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p397971526 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:33:38 GMT https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p397181247

]]>The Lehigh community gathers for a conversation on the university’s growing role in artificial intelligence, exploring advancements in computing, data infrastructure, research, and teaching. Moderated by Provost and Senior Vice President Nathan Urban, the discussion highlights Lehigh’s commitment to interdisciplinary innovation and preparing for the future of AI.

Photos by Marco Calderon

]]> alumnirelations@lehigh.edu (lehighalumni) 2026 Powering the Future: How Lehigh is Helping Make a Better AI Future https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p397181247 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:33:29 GMT https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p64652890

]]>Attendees enjoying a sweet afternoon at the Ice Cream Social, featuring build-your-own ice cream treats supplied by Brendan Kelly ’05’s Pop Pop’s Ice Cream Shoppe.

Photos by Marco Calderon

]]> alumnirelations@lehigh.edu (lehighalumni) 2026 Ice Cream Social https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p64652890 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:33:23 GMT https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p213295682

]]>Alumni celebrate Reunion Weekend traditions during the Historic Parade of Classes, walking alongside classmates or cheering on fellow alumni as they make their way through campus.

Photos by Holly Fasching ’26 and Marco Calderon

]]> alumnirelations@lehigh.edu (lehighalumni) 2026 Historic Parade of Classes https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p213295682 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:33:16 GMT https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p96871735

]]>Alumni and guests celebrate Brown and White Night with a dinner and program honoring Reunion Class Award recipients, volunteer leaders, and accomplished alumni.

Photos by Kristin Caddoo and Marco Calderon

]]> alumnirelations@lehigh.edu (lehighalumni) 2026 Brown and White Night https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p96871735 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:32:54 GMT https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p441168532

]]>Classmates return to “The Hill” for a festive Block Party featuring live music, food, and plenty of Brown and White spirit while reconnecting and reminiscing about their Lehigh days.

Photos by Holly Fasching ’26 and Marco Calderon

]]> alumnirelations@lehigh.edu (lehighalumni) 2026 Block Party on The Hill https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p441168532 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:32:43 GMT https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p215601979

]]>Alumni couples celebrate their love and commitment by renewing their wedding vows inside Packer Memorial Church surrounded by family, friends, and fellow alumni.

Photos by Holly Fasching ’26

]]> alumnirelations@lehigh.edu (lehighalumni) 2026 Alumni Vow Renewal https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p215601979 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:32:30 GMT https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p73794785

]]>Members of the Class of 1976 gather for a special 50th Reunion reception featuring time to reconnect with classmates before joining the larger ReunionFest celebration.

Photos by Marco Calderon

]]> alumnirelations@lehigh.edu (lehighalumni) 2026 50th Class Reception https://lehighalumni.zenfolio.com/p73794785 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:32:17 GMT