TABLE OF CONTENTS ON THE COVER: At Lehigh, students help tackle real-world challenges through hands-on research at an R1 university. Photo by Christa Neu 3 Pete Buttigieg Delivers Kenner Lecture The former U.S. Secretary of Transportation spoke about family, the future and finding common ground. 4 A Full Circle Journey The path from Iacocca Intern to bioengineering department faculty member has been transformative for Gorgi Pavlov ’14 Ph.D.’18. 6 Shaping the Future: AI, Humanity and Innovation Compelling Perspectives series speakers shared viewpoints on the challenges and possibilities of AI. 8 Four Questions with Steve Wozniak The Apple co-founder and Compelling Perspectives speaker discussed personal computing, engineering, AI and the rise of Apple. 10 R1 Excellence Get to know members of the Lehigh community who are accelerating research progress since the university achieved R1 status. 20 Adding AI to the Classroom Professor Ozias Moore used a GMAC report to bring AI into his management and leadership course. 22 The Heartbeat of Campus The recently renovated Clayton University Center at Packer Hall continues to foster community and collaboration through a variety of fresh spaces. 26 From First-Year Friends to Future Makers Julie Wright ’25 M’26 and Rhema Hooper ’26 built a friendship and a record of global impact through research, advocacy and community. 28 A Leg Up on the Competition Showing interest in entrepreneurship at a young age, Canaan Kimball ’26, a kicker on Lehigh’s football team, already runs two businesses. 30 Building What’s Next for Women’s Athletics With the women’s basketball and softball programs sustaining success, Lehigh looks to extend that momentum. 2 EDITOR’S LETTER 36 CLASS NOTES 59 IN REMEMBRANCE 64 ENDNOTE IN EVERY ISSUE LEHIGH UNIVERSITY SPECIAL COLLECTIONS 32 “Achieving R1 status is a significant milestone in the university’s growth and celebrates the brilliance and strength of individual and group research, and the depth and breadth of Lehigh’s research as a whole.” —Anand Jagota, vice provost for research, page 10 Lehigh Alumni Bulletin Vol. 111, No. 1, Spring 2026 EXECUTIVE EDITOR Kristen DiPrinzio EDITOR Lauren Thein DEPUTY EDITOR Stephen Gross STAFF WRITER Katie Clarke ART DIRECTOR Beth Murphy CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Kyle Brett MA’15 Ph.D.’21, Emily Collins, Skye Cruz, Patty DeViva, Hayley Frerichs, Katie Jones, Brenda Lange, Colin McEvoy, Rob Nichols, Daniel Paulling, Margie Peterson, Abby Ryan, Stephen Wilson CLASS NOTES EDITOR Jessi McMullan ’05 CREATIVE DIRECTOR Kurt Hansen SENIOR DESIGNERS Kate Cassidy, Neha Kavan PHOTOGRAPHER Christa Neu VIDEOGRAPHER Dan Collins BUSINESS SUPPORT Traci Mindler Send class notes and remembrances to alumni@lehigh.edu or call (866) 758-2586 Email address changes to askrecords@lehigh.edu or send the mailing label, along with your new address, to Alumni Records/Lehigh University 306 S. New St., Suite 500, Bethlehem, PA 18015, (866) 517-1552 Lehigh University Communications and Public Affairs 516 Brodhead Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18015, (610) 758-4487 Email: communications@lehigh.edu Published three times a year by the Lehigh University Communications and Public Affairs Office, in cooperation with the Lehigh University Alumni Association Inc. Facebook.com/lehighu Facebook.com/lehighalumni Instagram.com/lehighu Instagram.com/lehighalumni youtube.com/lehighu linkedin.com Alumni offer words of wisdom to the Class of 2026 in this issue’s Squawk column.
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