Welcome to Lehigh

It is my pleasure to welcome you to Lehigh University and our great community of scholars.

At Lehigh, we understand that learning isn’t a linear process. It’s not about simply skills and facts. It is complex, challenging, creative and incredibly exciting. And done well, it is a dynamic, transformative process that helps young scholars see themselves, see the world, and see the possibilities and opportunities that lie ahead.

Since our founding in 1865, Lehigh has been committed to providing an extraordinary educational experience for our students, and to conducting great research that stretches the boundaries of knowledge. We continue to build on that strong foundation to prepare our students for the challenges of the 21st century.

In my conversations with faculty, students and staff, it is obvious to me that we all share a real dedication to our core mission of teaching and research and in mapping out a future that builds on our traditional strengths.

Our distinguished faculty and researchers are among the best in the world, and are actively engaged with their students and colleagues in seeking solutions to some of society’s most pressing problems. Our staff is extraordinarily committed, and our highly selective student body is bright, inquisitive, motivated and passionate about learning.

I invite you to explore this exciting intellectual enterprise. Please feel free to contact my office if we can be of any help to you.

Patrick V. Farrell
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

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