TABLE OF CONTENTS ON THE COVER: Nicki Hunter ʼ09, artistic director of Manhattan Theatre Club, was photographed at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Photo by Emilio Madrid 3 The Future Begins on South Mountain A progress report details two key Making the Future initiatives: Forest Park and the East Hill Residence Halls. 4 The Partnerships That Carried the Class of 2026 Recent graduates and their alumni mentors found success and purpose through partnership. 6 Fulbright Scholars Set Lehigh Record The 2026-27 recipients include two students, a student alternate and nine faculty members. 8 Four Questions with Greg Reihman Reihman, vice provost for Arts and Libraries, discusses a new strategy to strengthen and elevate the arts and libraries at Lehigh. 9 A Legacy Spanning Generations James R. Maida ʼ85 leads Lehighʼs board of trustees, succeeding Vincent Forlenza, Jr. ʼ75. 10 Setting the Stage From campus to Broadway, alumni continue to shape the world of theater. 18 Lehigh to Liftoff Mark Riddle ʼ87 and Christina Mancinelli ʼ03 ʼ04 are pushing the aerospace industry forward through the Artemis era. 22 A Work of Heart Lehigh community members continue to foster a legacy of service through initiatives across the university and globe as the Community Service Office celebrates 30 years. 29 Continuity Through the Change After a head coaching vacancy, much of the Lehigh football staff stayed together and will continue moving the program forward. 30 Bringing His Own Shoes Murray H. Goodman Dean of Athletics Jeremy Gibson Pʼ28 looks to make his mark as Lehighʼs first new head of the athletic department in 36 years. 32 Squawk: Remembering the ʼ80s and ʼ90s Alumni reflect on favorite memories from the decades as part of a new Lehigh Alumni social media series. 2 EDITORʼS LETTER 36 CLASS NOTES 59 IN REMEMBRANCE 64 ENDNOTE IN EVERY ISSUE CHRISTA NEU 21 “That’s what I love about research; you’re not going in a straight line. I heard someone say once to fall in love with the problem and not the solution. That’s what excites me most.” —Lillian Wu ʼ27, page 21 Lehigh Alumni Bulletin Vol. 111, No. 2, Summer 2026 EXECUTIVE EDITOR Kristen DiPrinzio EDITOR Lauren Thein DEPUTY EDITOR Stephen Gross STAFF WRITER Katie Clarke ART DIRECTOR Beth Murphy CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Michael Blanding, Emily Collins, Skye Cruz, Lisa Doyle, Hayley Frerichs, Hillary Kwiatek CLASS NOTES EDITOR Jessi McMullan ʼ05 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 Goldwater Scholarship recipient Lillian Wu ʼ27 studies antibiotic resistance and bacterial membranes with an interest in womenʼs health.
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