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Mar 7, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
Lehigh University Strategic Plan
This strategic plan for Lehigh University focuses on inspiring future innovators and collaboratively shaping the future. It emphasizes generating pragmatic solutions through research and scholarship, fostering an environment that inspires students and researchers to achieve high outcomes, and breaking boundaries to address real-world issues. The plan is committed to action, defining specific initiatives and investments to propel "Lehigh's Future Makers" and create a lasting impact across the university.
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This message from Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble reflects on the university's position of strength and positive momentum amidst the challenges facing higher education. It highlights Lehigh's commitment to innovation and leadership, driven by community-wide conversations. Key milestones include the formal adoption of the Chicago principles, augmented by a Lehigh-specific preamble emphasizing both free expression and fostering a community of belonging. Additionally, the university is launching a new brand expression to articulate its distinct identity, cultivate future makers, and showcase its real-world impact as a purpose-driven and forward-looking institution.
Jun 15, 2025·StrategicPlan
Board
Lehigh University Strategy Update 2022
This document provides an update on Lehigh University's 'Inspiring the Future Makers' strategy. The strategy focuses on enhancing student outcomes through accessible education via the Lehigh Commitment and innovative interdisciplinary programs such as Business and Health, and Health and Engineering. Key priorities also include significantly increasing research activity, evidenced by achieving R1 classification and establishing new research centers in catastrophe modeling, assistive technology, and electrification solutions. The plan also drives campus transformation through new and renovated facilities, fostering a vibrant and impactful university community.
Apr 22, 2025·StrategicPlan
Board
Lehigh University Strategic Plan
Lehigh University's "Inspiring the Future Makers Strategy" serves as a long-term roadmap guiding efforts and investments for up to a decade. The strategy is built upon high-level goals in research, education, and community engagement. Key objectives include doubling research funding and activity, developing deeply interdisciplinary educational programs, and advancing student outcomes to national leadership levels. This update highlights progress through initiatives such as establishing new university research centers (ACES and cedat), implementing an exploratory first semester for undergraduates, achieving significant increases in graduate program applications, and strategically integrating artificial intelligence across the institution.
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