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Centennial School Marks 60 Years of Transforming Lives in Special Education

Aug 13, 2025

Lehigh University’s Centennial School marks its 60th anniversary, celebrating six decades as a guiding light for children with behavioral and learning challenges and for the educators committed to helping them succeed. Founded in 1965 by Lehigh’s College of Education during the University’s centennial, Centennial has grown into much more than just a school — it is a vibrant, supportive community where each child’s potential is recognized and nurtured through expertise, compassion, and a belief in second chances.

Pan Awarded NSF Grant to Improve STEM Teaching

Aug 11, 2025

Zilong Pan has received a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support his project titled, "Synthesizing Specific Active Learning Strategies in Undergraduate STEM Education Research."

Lehigh Trustees Endorse New Plan to Shape Campus for Future Generations

Aug 7, 2025

The plan is "logical next step” in implementing Lehigh’s Inspiring the Future Makers strategy, notes President Joseph J. Helble ‘82.

Upcoming Book Calls for Action on Equity for Multilingual Students with Disabilities

Aug 5, 2025

A new book by Sara Kangas, an associate professor and program director in the COE's Special Education program, is set to challenge longstanding assumptions about how public schools serve multilingual learners with disabilities.

Preparing Learners to Become Strategic AI Users

Aug 5, 2025

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the world around us, from the way we search for information to how we design products, diagnose diseases, and even learn in the classroom. Yet, as AI becomes more powerful and pervasive, a new challenge emerges: How do we ensure that the next generation is not only comfortable using AI but also equipped to use it strategically, ethically and thoughtfully?

Teaching Lehigh Valley History Through Virtual Reality

Jul 31, 2025

A series of six immersive learning experiences teach students of all ages about environmental and industrial history of the Lehigh Valley.