Lehigh University

Lehigh is a premier residential research university, ranked in the top tier of national research universities each year. We are a coeducational, nondenominational, private university that offers a distinct academic environment of undergraduate and graduate students from across the globe.

Our university offers majors and programs in four colleges: The College of Arts and Sciences, The College of Business and Economics, The College of Education and The P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science.

More than 4,700 undergraduate and 2,000 graduate students call Lehigh "home." Located in Pennsylvania’s scenic Lehigh Valley, the campus is in close proximity to both New York City and Philadelphia. Lehigh is comprised of 2,358 acres, making it one of the largest private universities in the country.

Since 1865, generations of students have chosen Lehigh for their educational experience. They know Lehigh is a place where they can make strong personal connections with faculty, conduct research in diverse fields of study, thrive in a dynamic campus community, form lasting bonds with Lehigh alumni, and learn from their own life experiences.

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Student Senate Leadership Award

This award is given solely on merits of leadership in all aspects of student life whether it is student government, student organizations or athletics.

Academic Award - 2020 May 6

The University Service Award

The University Service Award honors a senior whose influence, ideals and activities have been devoted unselfishly to serve the best interests of his/her Alma Mater and fellow students.

Academic Award - 2020 May 6

Bosey Reiter Leadership Cup

The Bosey Reiter Leadership Cup is awarded to a senior whose leadership shall be such as to contribute primarily to the best interest of the University and is defined chiefly in terms of moral character.

Academic Award - 2020 May 6

Deborah Pearsall Prize

Lehigh University's Deborah Pearsall Prize is awarded annually to the female undergraduate student who best exemplifies engaged leadership, an inexhaustible optimistic attitude about challenges and opportunities, and a "can do" spirit.

Academic Award - 2020 May 6

John W. Smeaton Pillar of Integrity

Awarded to a graduating senior who, through his or her involvement and campus leadership, the John W. Smeaton Pillar of Integrity award recognizes a student for their unwavering contribution to the campus community.

Academic Award - 2020 May 6

Alumni Association Undergraduate Student Merit Award

This award is presented to a senior who, by exemplary character, personality, scholarship, and participation in extra-curricular activities, represents the traditions of Lehigh University.

Academic Award - 2020 May 6

Allegiance Award winners

The Lehigh University Allegiance Award is presented to seniors to recognize their dedication and continuous improvement focused within a specific organization.

Academic Award - 2020 May 6

The Service Above Self Award

This Lehigh University award recognizes those students or student organizations who best exemplify the qualities of care, concern, and/or advocacy for others through their participation in and/or coordination of volunteer and service activities.

Academic Award - 2020 May 6

The Ujima Award

"Ujima" is the third principle of Kwanzaa and means "collective work and responsibility." This Lehigh University award recognizes a student who has taken responsibility for and worked collectively with others to create a more inclusive campus community.

Academic Award - 2020 May 6

Residence Hall Association Character Award winner

This award recognizes students who have worked to improve student life at Lehigh University in the areas of Residential Services or Residential Life.

Academic Award - 2020 May 6

James J. Duane III Student Life Leadership Award winners

This award is given to seniors in recognition of extraordinary performance as a student leader at Lehigh University.

Academic Award - 2020 May 6

The Contribution to Student Life Award

This award recognizes students who have significantly contributed to improving of the quality of student life during their time at Lehigh.

Academic Award - 2020 May 6

Leonard P. Pool Memorial Prize winners

The Leonard P. Pool Memorial Prize is based on entrepreneurial spirit which typfied the life and career of Mr. Pool and is awarded to rising juniors or rising seniors who exhibit entrepreneurial talent such as running a business while attending classes at Lehigh University.

Academic Award - 2019 May 10

The Service Above Self Award

Academic Award - 2019 May 10

Student Senate Leadership Award

This award is given solely on merits of leadership in all aspects of student life whether it is student government, student organizations or athletics.

Academic Award - 2019 May 10

The Ujima Award

Academic Award - 2019 May 10

Alumni Association Undergraduate Student Merit Award

This award is presented to a senior who, by exemplary character, personality, scholarship, and participation in extra-curricular activities, represents the traditions of Lehigh University.

Academic Award - 2019 May 10

The University Service Award

The University Service Award honors a senior whose influence, ideals and activities have been devoted unselfishly to serve the best interests of his/her Alma Mater and fellow students.

Academic Award - 2019 May 10

Residence Hall Association Character Award winners

This award recognizes students who have worked to improve student life at Lehigh University in the areas of Residential Services or Residential Life.

Academic Award - 2019 May 10

The Contribution to Student Life Award

This award recognizes students who have significantly contributed to improving of the quality of student life during their time at Lehigh.

Academic Award - 2019 May 10

John W. Smeaton Pillar of Integrity

Academic Award - 2019 May 10

Deborah Pearsall Prize

Academic Award - 2019 May 10

Bosey Reiter Leadership Cup

Academic Award - 2019 May 10

Allegiance Award winners

The Lehigh University Allegiance Award is presented to seniors to recognize their dedication and continuous improvement focused within a specific organization.

Academic Award - 2019 May 10

Libraries Student Research Prize

The Libraries Student Research Prize recognizes undergraduate student research papers or projects that show excellence in library research, mastery of subject, and strong written communication skills. A review group of faculty and librarians selects prize-winners in a rigorous, multi-phase evaluation. In addition to recognition at Lehigh, the Prize includes a monetary award and is awarded annually in the Spring.

Academic Award - 2019 Mar 21

Sara Boyd named Newman Civic Fellow

Sara Boyd of Chattanooga, TN was named a 2019-2020 Newman Civic Fellow for her work on voter mobilization, gun reform, and civic engagement. Her nomination to the fellowship came from Lehigh University's President's Office and Center for Community Engagement. Boyd will join a class of 250+ fellows from the US and abroad, taking part in a one-year experience that will further her leadership in solving public problems.

Academic Award - 2019 Mar 14

Students attend LeaderShape at Lehigh University

LeaderShape is a nationally recognized six-day experience that challenges participants to explore identity development and inclusive leadership. Students work towards developing a blueprint plan that includes discussions on how to lead with integrity and have a healthy disregard for the impossible. Leadershape is a transformative program offered through Lehigh's Community Service Office.

Academic Award - 2019 Feb 8

Leonard P. Pool Memorial Prize winners

Academic Award - 2018 May 14

Alumni Association Undergraduate Student Merit Award

This award is presented to a senior who, by exemplary character, personality, scholarship, and participation in extra-curricular activities, represents the traditions of Lehigh University.

Academic Award - 2018 May 14

Lehigh University Student Named 2020 Schwarzman Scholar

David Morency '18, a Presidential Scholar who will graduate from the Integrated Business and Engineering Honors program (IBE) at Lehigh with dual majors in finance and industrial systems and engineering, has won a prestigious Schwarzman Scholarship for study in China.

Academic Award - 2018 Dec 6