News Archive
Building Something New — and Paying It Forward
Dakota Feldman ’24 slides into a seat during an information session at Lehigh University, expecting the usual overview of majors, requirements, and student perks. It’s just another stop on her tour of colleges in Pennsylvania.
Then she hears about something new.
College of Health Student Presents on the Global Stage
Through United Nations advocacy and global research, sophomore Tara Chelvam advances international health policy

R1 Status Excellence: Meet Research-Focused Faculty, Students and Alumni Driving Lehigh’s Research Momentum Forward
From advancing infectious disease prediction to strategizing AI literacy, members of the Lehigh community are solving challenges and developing innovations that continue to shape our world.
NextGen Health: Entrepreneurs Share Real-World Lessons in Healthcare
Alumni panel explores risk, innovation and non-linear career paths in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape

Community and Global Health Majors Research Cobalt Mining, Permaculture and Attend Model World Health Organization Conference
Julie Wright ’25 M’26 and Rhema Hooper ’26 built a friendship and a record of impact through community and global health research, advocacy and community.
COH Professor Receives Lehigh University’s AI Integrated Grant to Advance Early Detection of Opioid Risk
By combining advanced AI, social network analysis and real-world data, researchers aim to transform how opioid risk is identified and addressed
Lehigh College of Health Undergraduates Step into Global Health Diplomacy at WHO Headquarters
Through the Global Model WHO course, five students gain real-world experience shaping international health policy
The Challenges of Implementing AI in Clinical Medicine
COH Biostatistics & Health Data Science Seminar, April 22 at 3 p.m., HST 140 or Zoom (ID: 946 5602 7340)
Join Dean Dolan at Special Boston Alumni Event April 29
Join the Lehigh Club of Boston and Dean Beth Dolan of the College of Health for a special gathering of the Lehigh community in Boston.

‘B Beautiful’ Map Helps Community Improve South Bethlehem
Professor Kate Jackson and a Lehigh Valley Social Impact Fellowship team has created a website to facilitate community partnerships within the city.