Mentors introduced to increase student retention
Trishna Dave, ’16, wishes she could have talked to an adviser in her same field of study, understood the differences…
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First generation students experience ‘growing pains’
Of the various factors that influence a first-generation student’s experiences, those that can have a particular impact are gender roles, customs and…
Housing lottery changes affect current, future students
Lehigh is implementing changes to the housing lottery system to improve the fairness and smoothness of the housing selection process…
Peer mentors help to integrate international students into Lehigh
Leaving home and moving to college is often a difficult transition for students. This transition, however, is even harder for…
Lehigh’s theatre department presents ‘Boom’
Lehigh’s department of theatre is currently presenting “Boom,” a comedy about celebrating life against all odds. The play opened in the Diamond…
Residential changes made to build community, inclusive environment
When students told Courtney Stephens, the associate director of the Office of Residence Life, that they did not feel like…
LU Diplomats help to welcome international students
The LU Diplomats group wants international students to feel more at home on campus. The student-run organization works alongside Lehigh Admissions…
Orientation for “special population” is revamped
Hundreds of first-year students move to South Mountain and start a week-long orientation process every August. Another group of students,…
Academic advisers provide ranging usefulness to students
As course registration approaches, some students continue to find it a daunting process. Many will turn to their academic advisers for…
Camp Hawk builds first-year friendships off campus
Camp Hawk, Lehigh’s version of summer camp for first-year students, will take place at an authentic summer camp in the Pocono…