FROM THE NEST | SPRING 2025 | 25 knew every student in his class and talked about his hopes for them. Jack is one of the reasons that we call Lehigh a family. He has shaped the lives of countless students, including mine, and we are all better because of Jack.” Writing the Next Chapter During his tenure, Lule was awarded four Lehigh teaching awards, including the Deming Lewis Faculty Award and the Donald B. and Dorothy L. Stabler Foundation Award for Excellence in Teaching. Lule said he has enjoyed his long career at Lehigh, especially the close relationships he formed with students and faculty colleagues. Another highlight, he said, was his time as chair of the Department of Journalism and Communication, a role in which he was able to mentor other faculty members, construct curriculum and fundraise enough money to move the department from the basement of the University Center into Coppee Hall, as well as help endow the college newspaper, The Brown and White, in perpetuity. In his retirement, Lule is looking forward to traveling with his wife even more, spending time with his two grandchildren, playing music with his family and friends and continuing to write. He is currently working on a book about scapegoating in the media. “It’s not a goodbye by any means,” said Lule. “I fully expect to continue helping students and colleagues for however many years I have left on this planet.”—Katelyn Silva —Kirby Child ’25 former editor-in-chief of The Brown and White “I am a better man, father, mentor and friend because of Jack. I will miss the privilege of being around his kind spirit in our hallways and his penchant for championing his colleagues, but I never took it for granted.” “Professor Lule, I am beyond grateful to be a part of your final class, though I wish I had you as a professor sooner. You’ve made an undeniable impact on my Lehigh experience.” Former students and colleagues of Jack Lule shared an outpouring of appreciation for the recently retired professor. Here are a few of their thoughtful messages. A Heartfelt Thanks “Professor Lule was the reason I decided to go to Lehigh—he made me feel invested in as an individual from the moment I met him.” —Samantha Tomaszewski ’17 managing editor at LinkedIn News —Jeremy Littau associate professor in the Department of Journalism and Communication “Jack is one of the reasons that we call Lehigh a family. He has shaped the lives of countless students, including mine, and we are all better because of Jack.” —Tori Penske Aitchison ’92 ’20P ’26P director of parent and family giving in the Office of Development and Alumni Relations ZHUOMING LI ʼ27
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