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Lehigh working group outlines plans to address racism, improve campus climate

A committee formed by President Joseph Helble will review recent racist incidents and propose measures to foster a more inclusive campus.

Published Mar 31, 2026, 2:21 PM EDT | Lehigh University

President Joseph Helble convened a working group to review recent acts of racism at Lehigh and implement changes aimed at fostering a more inclusive campus environment. In an email to the Lehigh community, Katherine Lavinder, vice president for student affairs and chair of the working group, and Provost Nathan Urban outlined the group's plans.