Category Archives: Young Alumni

Why I Remain Close to Lehigh: Julie (Frehafer) Smiga ’11

“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

Brittany Crampsie ’13 ’14G: Let’s Talk Politics

October 4 at the National Liberty Museum, the Alumni Club of Philadelphia hosted a conversation on media, politics, and the state of civic engagement in America today.  The discussion, Political Civil Discourse: Is It Still Possible?, featured CNN political commentator and former congressman Charlie Dent ’93G in a fireside chat with press secretary to the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Leader, Brittany Crampsie ’13 ’14G. On … Continue reading Brittany Crampsie ’13 ’14G: Let’s Talk Politics

Join Lehigh’s Growing Mentorship Community

After a successful Spring 2018 launch, Lehigh Connects — an engagement and mentor community for alumni and students — is gearing up for the upcoming fall! Here is what you need to know about how to join Lehigh Connects, build a strong profile, and engage alumni and students in mentorship connections. If you have any … Continue reading Join Lehigh’s Growing Mentorship Community

Welcoming Lehigh’s Most Competitive Class

Incoming students from the Class of 2022 line up to introduce themselves to the attendees of the New York City Sendoff hosted by David Beard ’80 ’11P. Click here for more photos from Sendoffs across the country. Current students, parents, and alumni of all ages gathered at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in New York City on July … Continue reading Welcoming Lehigh’s Most Competitive Class

Sendoffs 2018

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Alumni Spotlight: Raven Monique Gaddy ’15

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

Alumni Spotlight: Tim Davis ’11

Under his recently awarded Fulbright Study Grant, Tim Davis ’11 is planning to study at the Technical University of Berlin in the fall, focusing on computer vision, remote sensing, and how those technologies can be leveraged to improve humanitarian response. Currently, Tim, who studied international relations, German, and applied mathematics at Lehigh, is an information management … Continue reading Alumni Spotlight: Tim Davis ’11

Sarah Thomson ’13: Welcome to the Family!

Jean and Bob Littner ’53 (center), Wendy Littner Thomson ’83 ’84G ’08G (far right), David Thomson ’83 ’84G (upper left), Sarah Thomson ’13 (far left), and Abby Thomson ’18 (upper right). Lehigh Reunion holds a special meaning for me and my family. With our family having three generations of Lehigh graduates — Bob Littner ’53 … Continue reading Sarah Thomson ’13: Welcome to the Family!