Steven Mendez ’83 and Kira Cauwels Mendez ’83 met at Lehigh, meandered with purpose as they grew professionally, and then reengaged on campus through their involvement and support, including two endowed scholarships.
Members gathered for an annual meeting and breakfast celebrating the impact of planned giving, Lehigh’s recent accomplishments, and the power of the arts.
What began as a promise before college has grown into a lasting commitment to opening doors for future generations of Lehigh students.
A new gift from Michi Matter Jigarjian ’02, the first female-funded coaching endowment for a women’s sport in Lehigh’s history, will help women’s soccer achieve more in a competitive field.
Lean Into Lehigh helped raise funds for financial aid through the successful completion of a $250,000 matching gift challenge.
Lehigh University has announced that GO Beyond: The Campaign for Future Makers has raised $1.098 billion toward its $1.25 billion goal as of June 30, 2026.
Professor Emeritus David Van Horn’s legacy lives on through an endowed scholarship honoring his devotion to Lehigh and civil engineering.
Paul S. Elosge ’75 made a planned gift to the Pride Center to ensure the LGBTQIA+ student experience at Lehigh is one of support, belonging, and affirmation.
The Hite family has called Lehigh home for two generations. Today, the Hite Family Fund, supporting student athletes and The Brown and White, will help other students find a home on South Mountain.
Ron Amey ’74 knew from a young age that he wanted to be a chemist. It brought him awards, a National Merit scholarship, research at Lehigh, and a career at DuPont. Now, the Ameys have created an endowment supporting summer undergraduate chemistry research.
