2021-2022 STABLER SCHOLARSHIP REPORT The Class of 2024’s first year of college was unlike anything they had imagined. They started their lives at Lehigh through a virtual orientation, a de-densified campus, and without so many of the regular face-toface interactions that foster spontaneous conversations and connection. No wonder, then, that so many Stabler Scholars shared that what they most looked forward to was engaging with in-person, fulltime campus learning and living. While they gave much thanks and credit to the professors and Lehigh staff who made remote learning possible during their first year, it was clear they yearned for the full Lehigh experience. It was also clear that the Class of 2024 was ready. They wasted no time upon arrival, joining one or more of Lehigh’s over 200 clubs, intramural sports, and Greek life organizations; diving into rigorous research guided by world-renowned faculty; and landing highly competitive internships at top-tier companies across multiple industries. These dedicated and remarkable students, who persevered and pivoted to virtual life during their first year of college, thrived in their second. Even as sophomores, this was their first year experiencing all that Lehigh offers. These incredible opportunities were made possible in part by the lasting generosity of the late Donald B. and Dorothy L. Stabler. When so much is uncertain, the Stabler Scholarships offer steady support, providing students with opportunities to develop professionally and personally and engage with the Lehigh community. A Lehigh education prepares them to make an impact beyond their time on campus, to be changemakers in their fields and in the world, and to give back. How do we know? Because in the words of many of this year’s Stabler Scholars, “I can’t wait to give back.” Almost a century after Mr. Stabler graduated, the generosity of the Stablers, and the Stabler Foundation, continues to make a positive impact on hundreds of students each year. Thank you for continuing their legacy of giving back. 132 Number of 2021-22 Stabler Scholars who identify as first-generation college students
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