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Lehigh is located in historic Bethlehem, in the heart of Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley. Situated 75 miles from New York City and 50 miles from Philadelphia, the area is a combination of urban and suburban environments, smaller communities and vast rural spaces that encourage great diversity of lifestyle. We are enriched by the area's distinctive history, culture, and sense of community. The valley, an active center for commerce, the arts, recreation, education and health care, also features a burgeoning technology hub with proximity to major east coast cities, including Boston and Washington, D.C.

You'll enjoy an abundance of activities in the city and in the surrounding area, making it an ideal place to live and work.

•  Please reference Lehigh's Regional Guide for additional information.

Over 600,000 residents call the Lehigh Valley home and find it "right in the middle of everything."  Many of these people work in the area's 14,000 companies and attend the area's 11 colleges and universities. For those thinking of relocating, please see lehighvalley.org for a complete reference to the area ranging from demographics and community profiles to wage comparisons and long term municipality planning.

Lehigh plays an important role in the economic, cultural and educational development of the community and beyond.  Numerous Lehigh activities and events are open to the public, including athletic events, music and theater performances and exhibitions and a wide range of seminars, lectures and educational opportunities. On Lehigh's Goodman Campus, the Goodman Stadium, Rauch Field House and Ulrich Sports Complex host a number of sporting events along with Stabler Arena, which also brings to the region concerts, expos, and an array of community activities.

•  Please reference Lehigh Sports and Maps and Directions for more information.

As the region's premiere performing arts center, Lehigh's Zoellner Arts Center attracts more than 40,000 people each year to cultural events. The center provides outreach projects in the community that make significant contributions to the quality of life for local residents. These projects include coordinating musical and theatrical performances at local schools, hosting interactive art gallery events for children, and  holding lectures at adult communities.

Lehigh is committed to helping children in neighboring South Bethlehem with their educational needs by sharing its academic expertise with local school districts. Lehigh's Centennial School, a teaching and learning center, provides guidance for students with special academic needs. Many Lehigh students are mentors in the STAR tutoring program for at-risk children. Lehigh faculty, staff and students are involved with year round programs through the Academic Outreach Office.

Whether you are a part of Lehigh's community or the local community, you will find that the two are integrated as one and Lehigh's commitment to the area is strong, active and diverse. We welcome you to explore these opportunities and encourage you to become involved in the activities Lehigh offers to the community.

Lehigh University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.