6 On May 29, 1970, the Lehigh Board of Trustees voted to admit the first class of undergraduate women. This class of 169 individuals followed in the footsteps of the very first women to take classes at Lehigh in 1902 and the first women who enrolled as graduate students in 1918. Now, after more than fifty years of coeducation, we’re celebrating the women of Lehigh with Soaring Together: a year of programs, projects, and events that reflect on their achievements, recognize their grit and contributions, and ensure that our community of women students, scholars, staff, and alumni continues to meet its greatest potential — today and in the future. GO: The Campaign for Lehigh has always been about making sure all students have the support to succeed at Lehigh, as well as access to truly distinctive and distinguished experiences. Soaring Together reinforces these goals by highlighting opportunities to support women students, including a new scholarship program that integrates financial aid, funds for experiential learning, and mentorships. As we look back on the success of the campaign thus far and integrate new initiatives honoring our first half-century of coeducation, we cannot help but be excited for what’s to come. The women of Lehigh, of yesterday and today, are essential contributors to the character and strength of our university. As are you, our loyal donors to endowment. No matter how the landscape of higher education grows and changes, and no matter what the next half-century of coeducation at Lehigh makes possible for our community, the strength of the endowment means we’ll always be ready to meet the moment. Thank you for your commitment and all it makes possible. GO: THE CAMPAIGN FOR LEHIGH AN UPDATE Celebrating Lehigh Women and 50 Years of Coeducation Soaring Together
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