CONTENTS ON THE COVER: Brooke Eby ’10 was photographed in Maryland, where she resides. She has raised nearly $1 million for research on ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Photo by Lisa Helfert PRESIDENT’S LETTER 3 DISPATCH 45 IN REMEMBRANCE 74 ENDNOTE 80 5 Compelling Perspectives Launches The Rt. Hon. Theresa May, MP, sits down with Lehigh President Joseph J. Helble ’82 to discuss the issue of national security. 8 A Decade of Growth Georgette Chapman Phillips to step down after a decade leading the College of Business. 9 Training Future Energy Leaders Research team awarded nearly $3 million from the National Science Foundation. 10 A Love of Maps and a Legacy A new exhibit in Linderman Library includes maps dating back to the 16th through 18th centuries. 14 A Wide Community of Future Makers Alumni, faculty and students are making a difference in their communities—and beyond— through their research, advocacy and entrepreneurship. 28 Ask the Expert: Navigating Hot Button Issues Raihan Alam ’23 addresses the importance of civil discourse in solving problems. 32 Lost, Found, Then Lost Again A brass cannon donated to Lehigh 75 years ago has been recovered and restored. 34 Harnessing Generative AI What does generative artificial intelligence mean for higher education? “I wanted to work on something bigger, something that not just affects one part of the world, but all of the world.” —Ph.D. candidate Ugochinyere Nancy Oloyede Page 19
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