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Veronica Jordan '30 and Sonia Chopra P'30

Family & Founder’s Weekend 2026

By Skye Cruz October 01, 2026

Family and Founder’s Weekend brought Lehigh families and friends back to campus to enjoy traditions, activities, and plenty of Mountain Hawks spirit.

Visitors explored the campus in all kinds of ways, from carving pumpkins with power tools at Wilbur Powerhouse to exploring the Clayton University Center for Asa’s Quest, a scavenger hunt inspired by our founder, Asa Packer. The game, ran by the Association of Student Alumni and the newly formed Student Philanthropy Committee, fostered student-alumni connections, held up school traditions, and educated attendees about philanthropy. Over the course of the weekend, even President Joseph J. Helble ’82 got in on the fun, joining families and friends for a morning run. Across campus, Lehigh generations reconnected, explored, and made the most of their time together.

The weekend reached a high point on game day, when fans gathered for tailgates before cheering on the Mountain Hawks against Dartmouth — and we won! From longtime traditions to new memories made with family and friends, the weekend offered plenty of moments worth celebrating.

Miss the fun? Relive some highlights from Family and Founder’s Weekend.

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A young boy sits cross-legged on the grass and leans forward to pet Grace, an LUPD golden retriever.

In This Image: The Pawsitivity event featured quality time with therapy dogs from LUPD

A young man in Lehigh merch stands alongside a woman in a floral dress. They both hold up carved pumpkins.

In This Image: Families showed off their creativity at Pumpkins and Power Tools

A family stands together with their arms around each other while wearing Lehigh merch; the student stands in the middle.

In This Image: A beautiful day for spending time with loved ones on campus!

A group of students attend Lehigh After Dark sporting Lehigh merch and light-up leis.

In This Image: The fun continued at Lehigh After Dark!

A family smiles while someone snaps a photo. The parents hold up a Lehigh frame while the student holds a photo of Asa Packer.

In This Image: Celebrating the completion of Asa's Quest, a mini scavenger hunt in the Clayton University Center

A family sits together on a bench and smiles. A black and white dog sits in front of them.

In This Image: Enjoying quality time on campus!

Action shot of Lehigh's football team squaring off against Dartmouth. The teams are running mid-play.

In This Image: Facing off — and winning! — against Dartmouth

A family stands together under a tent while tailgating. They stand beside a Jenga tower.

In This Image: Tailgating with the whole family!

Two women wear Lehigh merch and smile under a tent while tailgating. Lehigh balloons are visible behind them.

In This Image: Bringing all the Lehigh spirit to tailgating

Three women stand together and hold up pumpkins with silly faces carved into them.

In This Image: Nothing better than embracing the season with family and friends

Students wear mint shirts that read 'lowkey Asa vibes' while sitting above the class of 27 numbers at the Clayton UC.

In This Image: New numbers were revealed for the Class of 2027 on the lawn of the Clayton UC

Two young women kneel on the blacktop while holding chalk and drawing figures.

In This Image: All smiles at Lehigh After Dark!

Four young students pose together under the tent at tailgating.

In This Image: Showing up and showing out for school pride

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