Lehigh University College of Arts and Sciences

05/28/2026

05/26/2026

Sculptor Alina Tenser use of contemporary materials in her mixed media pieces blend sharp edges with surprising gentleness. She weaves delicate ribbons into steel mesh in her ongoing series “Corridors.” Tenser has been named a 2026 Guggenheim Fellow in recognition of her innovative and minimalist approach to art and performance.

Read more about the roots of her artistic practice and how she goes beyond form to make art of and for the modern viewer: https://cas.lehigh.edu/articles/mixed-media-materials-alina-tensers-contemporary-art

05/19/2026

Loba Salami '27 is bringing stories to life with both music and words. A prolific composer and pre-med student, he debuted a piece with Lehigh Philharmonic in February based on his original speculative fiction work. Last week, he debuted "Land of the Free" at a Symphony in San Diego that celebrates America's bicentennial. Read more about Salami's noteworthy journey at Lehigh: https://cas.lehigh.edu/articles/tale-two-disciplines

05/13/2026

History student Jack Ciavolella '26 evaluates England’s political divisions that fueled the Labour Party's 18-year exile. This period in the 1980's was dominated by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, but Ciavolella is researching beyond this divisive figure to ask why the opposition party failed to win a general election. Read the full deep-dive into his comprehensive senior thesis: https://cas.lehigh.edu/articles/labour-partys-18-year-exile-beyond-shadow-margaret-thatcher

05/12/2026

The 2026 CAS research magazine Acumen is here! Discover the latest stories that celebrate the power of creativity. From America's (scandalous) first best seller to the history of radio to the genetics of zebrafish, this issue delves into the innovative and important work of a liberal arts education. Read the full issue: https://flippingbook.lehigh.edu/ACUMEN_Spring_2026/

05/11/2026

From psychology to biomedical research, Jordan Kotch's '26 vast array of experiences are informing her final project—a podcast about breast cancer. Read more about her journey and how Lehigh has prepared herself for a future in medicine. https://cas.lehigh.edu/articles/whole-picture

05/07/2026

05/07/2026

Moments in the "woods" 🌳 From the prologue to midnights, students brought fairytales to life with Stephen Sondheim's musical "Into the Woods" last month. The back-to-back sold out shows during their two week run proved just how impactful such a collaboration was for students, faculty, staff, and the greater Lehigh Valley community. Go behind the scenes and experience the magic for yourself: https://lehighucas.exposure.co/moments-in-the-woods?source=share-lehighucas

05/06/2026

Ever wanted to learn more about ancient Buddhist storytelling traditions? The Department of Religion, Culture, and Society is offering a new online course that explores Buddhism and creativity, drawing on more than two millennia of Buddhist philosophy, poetry, art, film, and music.

Understand the story of your own life through the transformative power of narrative. Get the chance to have live discussions and dialogue with an expert in Buddhist history, art, and culture.

Registration is now open for this four-week program led by Annabella Pitkin, running each Wednesday in June via Zoom. Learn more and sign-up: https://cas.lehigh.edu/articles/new-online-course-explores-buddhist-storytelling-creativity

The exhibition pictured Lehigh University Art Galleries features pieces on loan from the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art. Some of them will be back in rotation in the lower gallery next year!

04/30/2026

Matthew Reeves '26 is reimagining how we make pharmaceuticals — one colorful molecule at a time. In Elizabeth Young's physical chemistry lab, he is on a quest for greener drug synthesis. Reeves' senior thesis focuses on oxadiazepines with a connection to photochemistry.

Read the full story about his innovative research https://cas.lehigh.edu/articles/building-better-chemistry-students-quest-greener-drug. And stayed tuned for more senior spotlights as we countdown to graduation!