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"I had always wanted to have an academic career, and I was attracted to Lehigh because of its size, traditions, and its developing reputation for serious research."

- Elizabeth and Donald Smyth

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Giving to Lehigh > University Priorities > Faculty Support

Faculty Support

Faculty support allow us to recruit and retain exceptionally talented teachers and researchers.

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  • Endowed chairs are among the most important tools for recuriting and retaining the finest faculty in an increasingly competitive environment.
  • The resources provided by an endowed chair attract and retain the best for Lehigh, and provide them with valuable support for their programs and research.
  • Because faculty hired will define Lehigh for 20 to 30 years to come, hiring the right people is critical to Lehigh's strength and reputation.
  • Fewer than 10 percent of Lehigh professors and coaches hold fully endowed chairs. Our peers report 20 to 40 percent of their faculty positions are fully endowed.

For further information, please contact Joseph P. Kender, vice president of advancement, at (610) 758-5535 or jpk207@lehigh.edu.  

 
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