Lehigh's aptly named 742-acres atop South Mountain is home to some of our biggest, messiest, most innovative initiatives. Mountaintop is a dynamic hub for cutting-edge research and experiential learning as well as lively events and activities. Here, ideas take shape – from groundbreaking environmental research and large-scale architectural installations to indoor circuses and a team-building ropes course – it all happens at Mountaintop.
Realize what's possible at Mountaintop! Explore, innovate, and collaborate in a space like no other. Discover Mountaintop through our events, initiatives, and resources. Learn about our departments, check out upcoming programs, and find out how you can be part of the action! Whether you're a Lehigh community member or a visitor, Mountaintop offers unique opportunities for interdisciplinary learning, networking, and creating.
Departments and Initiatives
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Events
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Resources
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Mountaintop's Story
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Latest News & Upcoming Events:
Lehigh Summer Research Expo Highlights Student Research and Real-World Impact
Held Thursday, July 30, at Mountaintop, the 2026 expo brought together nearly 200 undergraduate and graduate students and faculty representing 75 projects. Participants from STEM-SI, the Mountaintop Summer Experience and the Research Translation AcceLUrator presented work they had advanced over the summer, responded to questions and discussed its potential impact with faculty, staff, alumni, peers, community members and guests from Lehigh and beyond.
Putting Some Faith in the Housing Crisis
Small Cities Lab Researcher Isabelle O’Toole ’25 Documents Lehigh Valley Conference of Churches, Faith-Based Housing Efforts
2026 Graduates: What’s Next
These young alumni are taking their passions far and wide, empowered by the experiences, mentorship, and opportunities that shaped them at Lehigh.
Neighbors Make the Best Collaborators.
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Iacocca Hall D107
This weekend! Lehigh Valley Space Fest 2026
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Building C
Lehigh Valley Space Fest 2026
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Building C