Asa Packer, one of the leading industrialists of his time, founded Lehigh University in 1865. His forays and successes in the railroad, mining and steel industries led him to realize the need for students to obtain a broad educational background. Asa Packer's vision for the university embodied the belief that a strong economy needed people who could combine practical skills with informed judgments.

Today, Lehigh University continues to embrace Asa Packer's vision as a resounding timeless truth. Over 4400 undergraduates and 2000 graduate students are enrolled throughout its four colleges: the College of Business and Economics, the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the College of Education.

The 1600-acre campus includes buildings and residences that pay tribute to its 19th century roots, alongside modern glass and steel buildings. The Rauch Business Center, which houses the College of Business and Economics, was built in 1990 and now finds itself adjacent to the Zoellner Art Center, a world class facility for theatre and music built in 1997. Located less then two hours from New York City and sixty miles from Philadelphia, Lehigh offers urban conveniences in a suburban setting.

Although many of our students are from the East Coast, Lehigh's international reputation draws students from many countries. Additionally, the Iacocca Institute, an enterprise endowed by Lee Iacocca and committed to increasing the global competitiveness of business and industry, plays host to the Global Village. This six-week program, attended by 75 students from 35 countries, helps build the entrepreneurial and leadership skills needed by the world's future international business leaders.

 

 

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