In recognition of National EMS week, Lehigh caught up with Philip Sheibley ’81 ’19P, vice chair of the Lehigh University Board of Trustees, about being a certified EMT volunteer and captain of the New Canaan EMS squad in his hometown. Principal of Fiberight Investment Partners, a venture capital firm, Philip earned a Bachelor of Science … Continue reading Impacting His Community: EMT Philip Sheibley ’81 ’19P
Lehigh University Young Alumni Council member Ellie McGuire is a New York-based Executive Director with CCS Fundraising, a strategic consulting firm that helps nonprofits meet and exceed their development goals. Prior to her current role, Ellie served the Bethlehem Area School District through the Community Fellowship Program, which led to her continuing her service to … Continue reading Alumni Spotlight: Ellie McGuire ’14 ’15G
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
Welcome to South Mountain! Hundreds of student, faculty and staff MOOV (Made of Our Volunteers) representatives helped the Class of 2023 move onto campus on Thursday, August 22, 2019. The Class of 2023 welcome festivities don’t end there! Watch The Rally LIVE on Saturday, August 24 at 8 p.m.
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
“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
“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. Adam ’11 and Julie ’11 Smiga showing their Mountain Hawk spirit at the 2017 Lehigh-Lafayette football tailgate. Julie (Frehafer) Smiga ’11 knew that, even though she had graduated from Lehigh … Continue reading Why I Remain Close to Lehigh: Julie (Frehafer) Smiga ’11
Raven Monique Gaddy ’15 graduated from Lehigh with a degree in Global Studies and Africana Studies, and is a liaison between the Black and Latino Alumni Network for Community and Equity (BALANCE) and the Lehigh University Alumni Association (LUAA) Board of Directors. Raven, who experienced several study abroad opportunities at Lehigh, was serving in the … Continue reading Alumni Spotlight: Raven Monique Gaddy ’15
Before retiring about five years ago, Reunion volunteer Martin H. Neidell ’68 was a partner in a major New York City law firm for more than 30 years. As a Lehigh student, Martin was business manager of the Epitome yearbook, participated in intramural sports, and held the role of social chairman of McConn House. Pictured … Continue reading Alumni Spotlight: Martin H. Neidell ’68
During National Volunteer Week (April 15-21), we highlighted a number of active volunteer programs and the individuals who make a great impact at Lehigh through their time and effort. To learn more about Lehigh’s volunteer programs, visit alum.lu/volunteer or contact the Volunteer Engagement Team at volunteer@lehigh.edu.