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Vincent Pagano Jr.

EAC's Pagano '72, '14P joins L-3 board of directors
The distinguished alum joins the board of one of the top leading aerospace and defense contract companies in the world.
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Alissa Thomas

"My engineering skills help me in everything I do"
ChemE alum Alissa Thomas '02 credits her Lehigh education and experience in her decade-long post-graduate journey to one of the top healthcare companies in the world. more >

Qiaoqiang Gan

Big advances for Lehigh alum in photonics
Qiaoqiang Gan '10 Ph.D, assistant professor of electrical engineering at University of Buffalo, on potential breakthrough in solar energy, stealth technology development. more >

Michael J. Yaszemski

Lehigh trustee earns leadership award for work in the orthopaedic community
Lehigh trustee and ChemE alum Michael J. Yaszemski '77, '78G named recipient of 2013 Tipton Leadership Award.
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George Kulzynski

Lehigh distinguished alum promoted at Fortune 100 company
Engineering Advisory Council member Terrence Hahn '88, '92G promoted to President & CEO of Transportation Systems at Honeywell more >

George Kulzynski

Top honors for Lehigh distinguished alum for contributions in seismology
SSA to present James R. Rice ‘62, ‘63G, ‘64 Ph.D. with 2013 Harry Fielding Reid Medal
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George Kulzynski

For Lehigh alum, a childhood dream come true
Electrical engineering grad George Kulzynski ’74 always dreamed of working in the power industry. He's now a director at PPL in Nuclear Development.
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Kamara

Catching up with: Alex Kamara ‘65
One of Lehigh's first African students reflects upon his time as an international student at Lehigh in the 1960’s and career progression to today. more >

Krishnan

Tenure, promotion for Sitaraman Krishnan '03 Ph. D.
ChemE grad promoted from assistant professor to associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering. more >

William C. Hittinger

Remembering William C. Hittinger, '44, '73H
Distinguished alumni, former Lehigh University president and Chairman of Board of Trustees dies at the age of 90. more >

Mohamed El-Naggar

Lehigh alum notches latest accolade as part of Popular Science's "Brilliant 10"
Mechanical Engineering alum Moh El-Naggar '01 honored by magazine for work in biophysics more >

Howard Goldberg

EE alum joins California electronics group as Executive VP
Howard Goldberg ‘87 to become EVP of Corporate Development and Strategic Partnerships at Interlink Electronics more >

Jack Kloeber

Lehigh grad’s consulting company makes tough life science decisions easy
Jack Kloeber ’77 ‘88G earned his masters in Industrial Engineering at Lehigh University more >

Mark Sarkisian

Distinguished alum Mark Sarkisian '85G to speak at Engineers Week Banquet
Director of seismic and structural engineering at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill will discuss "Civil Engineering and the Future of the Environment" more >


Joseph Stockunas

Engineering alum leaves Air Products for new opportunity at Nordson
Joseph Stockunas '82 promoted to Group Vice President of Electronic Systems at Ohio-based Nordson Corporation more >

Matt Cullin

Electrical Engineering grad climbs ladder in information systems group
Fran Zenzen ‘83 promoted to Director of Business Development for Imagery Systems at General Dynamics Corporation more >

Matt Cullin

MechE Alum opens new corrosion testing facility
Matt Cullin ‘09G, opens and manages new lab at UAA more >

NSBA Award

Building better bridges: Lehigh alumni recognized by NSBA
ATLSS part of group to receive award by the National Steel Bridge Alliance for their part in construction of western Pennsylvania bridge. more >

Rex Huppke

Former ChemE student cracks Time magazine Top 10 list
Chicago Tribune writer Rex Huppke ‘92 named to Top 10 opinions for 2012 more >

New Smartphone App @ Arlington

EE grad moves up the ranks at NASA
Barry Green '84 promoted to Assistant Director for Engineering Operations at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center more >

New Smartphone App @ Arlington

Alum develops mobile GPS app to locate Arlington grave sites
Army Maj. Nicholas Miller '02 '03G, develops smartphone app that uses GPS technology for better experience at Arlington. more >

William Rezak

Mechanical Engineering alum releases new book unearthing family’s history
William Rezak '63 traces lineage of family that migrated to America in "The Arab and the Brit: The Last of the Welcome Immigrants" more >

Ann Murtlow

Ann Murtlow '82 named to board of directors of First Internet Bancorp
ChemE grad recently completed a third term as director of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago more >

Robert Stout

Teacher, Mentor, Research Giant: Remembering Robert Stout ‘41G, ‘44 Ph.D.
Dean emeritus of the graduate school was pioneer in the field of welding materials more >

Dave Petrillo

2012 ISE Distinguished Alum passes away at 78
Arthur "Pete" Veinott ’56 was an expert in operations research
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Dave Petrillo

Lehigh grad excels on ABC's "Shark Tank"
Dave Petrillo '08 wins over show's panel on unique product that regulates coffee temperature.
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US Army Corps of Engineers

Slockbower '75 to help lead U.S. Army Corp of Engineers
Civil engineering grad has served with distinction for 28 years.
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Iacocca Hall

Addressing grand challenges and supporting Lehigh's future
Chuck Strauch '57 supports Lehigh's future in healthcare, integrated programs. more >

Hart

Fighter Pilot, Astronaut, Professor....and Lehigh Engineer
Terry Hart on aerodynamics and the endless possibilities of a career in science and engineering. more >

Dexter Baker and wife Dorothy

Remembering Dexter F. Baker '50, '57G
Tireless friend of the University passes at the age of 85. more >

McGlade

National leaders meet to discuss manufacturing innovation
Lehigh helps tackle national manufacturing and innovation shortage. more >

Brennan

Polymer science that protects U.S. troops
Alyssa Littlestone, '09 '10G and the Naval Surface Warfare Center. more >

Brennan

William S. Brennan '85 appointed to AbTech Industries' Advisory Board
MechE alum addresses issues of water pollution and contamination. more >

Roca

Richard Roca '66 leads Johns Hopkins' APL
MechE alum serves in emeritus position in prestigious research lab. more >

Citi

Peter Lambrakis '94 joins Citi to lead equity derivatives trading
Software developer turned manager takes on directorship role.
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Sarkisian

Bridging the generations in San Francisco
Sarkisian '85G describes the ties between Lehigh and the Golden Gate Bridge. more >

Roberts

Mark Tamaro '90 '92G takes on new role at Thornton Tomasetti
DC-based structural engineer specializes in large-scale federal projects. more >

Roberts

EnerDel names Roberts as CEO
MatSci alum with legal background takes on executive management role. more >

Kettell

Kettell joins Valdor board
From electrical engineering to business creation and leadership.
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Eby

Leadership in transportation
CivE alum leads Parsons Brinckeroff division. more >

Hilton

Hilton joins Ryder board
CChemical engineer to help steer Fortune 500 transportation concern. more >

Hummel

Overcoming "The Rivalry"
MechE PhD to lead Lafayette's engineering division. more >

Long

Tops in tech leadership
LA Business Journal lauds MechE alumnus. more >

Jewell

The new face of engineering
ChemE grad lauded by USA Today special edition. more >

Chen

Engineering delicious
Whitney Chen '05 on her shift from systems to sautes. more >

Iobst

SWE hosts Ellen Iobst '81
ChE grad and Sunny Delight SVP returns to campus. more >

EcoTech

From tinkers to entrepreneurs
EcoTech Marine recognized for impact on regional economy. more >

Daniels

Lehigh PhD accepts NSF CAREER Award
Triple-degree ChemE grad and Cornell professor wins competitive NSF award. more >

Faga

The status of space exploration
An interview with Martin Faga '63 '64G. more >

Pletrantonio

Pietrantonio '82 '86G assumes leadership position at Air Products
ChE grad named corporate chief engineer. more >

Epstein

Telecom law expert returns to FCC
Gary Epstein '68 to advise chairman. more >

Ghatak

Polymer, propel thyself
Ghatak '03PhD inspired by ChE's Manoj Chaudhury. more >

Veinott

NAE member and ISE grad gives Schantz Lecture
Lehigh grad and Stanford professor Arthur Veinott '56. more >


Alumni Spotlight


Alumni Spotlight: Vincent Forlenza

Vincent Forlenza '75 is president of Becton, Dickinson and Co., a leading global medical technology company that manufactures and sells medical devices and diagnostics. Headquartered in New Jersey, BD employs 28,000 people in 50 countries and serves healthcare institutions, life science researchers, clinical laboratories and pharmaceutical companies.
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