Lehigh celebrates 158th commencement and campus traditions
Lehigh will hold its 158th commencement ceremonies on May 16 and 17, continuing a tradition that began in 1869 when six students received diplomas at Packer Memorial Church.
Lehigh will hold its 158th commencement ceremonies on May 16 and 17, continuing a tradition that dates to 1869 when just six students received diplomas in Packer Memorial Church. Since then the ceremony has evolved to accommodate the university’s growing student body. President Joseph Helble noted the university moved the ceremony from Stabler Arena as part of that evolution.