May 13, 2026

Paving the Way: First-Generation Graduates from the Class of 2026

Crystal Flores ’26, Caitlyn Kratzer ’26, and Luke Eva ’26 reflect on their journeys as first-generation college students and the moments that shaped their time at Lehigh.

Caitlyn, Luke, and Crystal sit beside each other on a brown leather couch; photographs of students are behind them.

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Caitlyn Kratzer ’26 (left), Luke Eva ’26 (middle), and Crystal Flores ’26 (right)

Jim Stanard wears a casual black button down shirt over a t-shirt while crossing his arms and leaning against a large stone wall.

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Three Lehigh gradutes sit on a second story roof eave wearing their graduation robes.

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laine and Chris McLeod sit on the fountain wall outside Packard Lab’s entrance, with their son Colin between them wearing a cap and gown.

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Jared Isaacman wears a black top. He stands in focus; behind him is a blurred American flag.

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Gabby stands outside in her brown gown and holds the matching cap in her hands. Her nail polish is a bright plum.

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Jimmy and three other volunteers stand in front of a black dumpster. Two of the volunteers wear brown Lehigh shirts.

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Danielle with her husband and children cutting a yellow ribbon for the opening of New Mom School. They smile and wear merch.

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Don McMillan holds a Lehigh flag on stage at Rooster T. Feathers with Lehigh alumni

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Commencement Speakers Announced

Stacey Cunningham ’96, former New York Stock Exchange president, capital markets pioneer, and proven technology leader, will deliver the address at Lehigh’s 158th undergraduate spring commencement, while former congressman Charles W. Dent M’93, vice president of the Aspen Institute, will deliver the address at Lehigh’s graduate commencement.

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Paving the Way: First-Generation Graduates from the Class of 2026

The Odds Are in Lehigh’s Favor

Checking in with the Class of 2025

Turning Ideas Into Opportunity — Together

Reaching New Heights in Aerospace

Paving the Way: First-Generation Graduates from the Class of 2026

The Ultimate Senior Year Bucket List

Lehigh in Action: Small Acts, Meaningful Change

Danielle Trifiolis Sherrill ’07: Finding Community in Motherhood

Your Campus Coffee Crawl Starts Here

Engineering Comedy: Don McMillan ’81

Commencement Speakers Announced

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