Driving Innovation from Coast to Coast
Since 2016, Lehigh University has strengthened its coast-to-coast pipeline of innovation, bridging the East Coast and West Coast through pioneering programs and partnerships that expand the university's reach and impact.
About Lehigh West
Lehigh West serves as a strategic extension of the university's efforts in student recruitment, academic programs, and industry partnerships across 13 Western states. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area and working closely with campus partners in Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh West connects students, faculty, alumni, and partners to key innovation hubs across the Western US. It also expands opportunities for West Coast communities and global networks to engage with Lehigh's vibrant ecosystem of talent, programs and research.
Powered by Collaboration
Lehigh West works in close collaboration with offices and departments across the university—including Admissions and Financial Aid, Entrepreneurship, Creative Inquiry, International Affairs, Research, Development and Alumni Relations, Center for Career & Professional Development, and all five of Lehigh’s colleges—enriching the Lehigh experience and expanding the university’s visibility and impact on a global scale.
Western States Covered by Lehigh West
Lehigh’s West Coast presence is a cornerstone of the university’s national strategy—expanding visibility in major innovation hubs, connecting with the region’s growing college-bound population, and building partnerships across world-leading research and industry ecosystems.
Operating across a 13-state region—including Hawaii and Alaska—Lehigh University works to recruit prospective students, engage alumni and partners, and open new career pathways for current students and graduates.