October 20, 2026
Lehigh University Breaks Ground for East Hill Residence Halls
The future is beginning to take shape on South Mountain. On Friday, October 16, 2026, Lehigh President Joseph J. Helble ‘82 was joined by Board Chair James R. Maida ‘85 P’17 P’19, Trustees Paul A. Camuti ‘83 and Eric A. Clement ‘99, Provost Nathan Urban and other university leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking for the East Hill Residence Halls.
October 5, 2026
East Hill Residence Halls Site Preparation Beginning October 8
Read more about what to expect this fall, including traffic impacts, anticipated timing, and landscape restoration plans.
July 20, 2026
Summer 2026 UGI Work on Campus
Follow updates regarding the extensive gas line work UGI will perform on Lehigh's campus this summer.
April 15, 2026
Lehigh University Opens First Public Trail in Forest Park
April 8, 2026
Facilities Facts: Maintaining Lehigh’s Tree Canopy
Lehigh’s forested campus and tree canopy are integral to the beauty and character of our campus. Our contracted partner, Brightview, employs an ISA Certified Arborist based on campus who maintains Lehigh’s trees and assesses their condition on an ongoing basis. Here is a bit more information about how the university manages the trees on our 1600 acre campus. The arborist’s goal is to promote the health of the university’s trees. At early signs of stress...