The Future of Mountaintop: A Transformative Destination for Innovation and Impact
Lehigh’s Strategy, Inspiring the Future Makers, drives our commitment to shaping a bold future through three core goals: Make it New, Make a Difference, and Make it Together. These guiding principles fuel our ambition to innovate, create change, and collaborate across all sectors. To bring this vision to life, we have outlined specific initiatives that will guide our investments and actions. One of these key initiatives is to Transform Mountaintop.
Our vision for Mountaintop is truly transformational. We see it evolving into a vibrant epicenter of research, creativity, and community engagement, where the goals of Lehigh’s strategic plan come to fruition. Mountaintop will serve as a place where cutting-edge research, innovative teaching, and collaborative partnerships fuel the next generation of breakthroughs, shaping not only the future of Lehigh University but also the Lehigh Valley and beyond. This ambitious transformation will position Mountaintop as a distinctive differentiator for Lehigh—an inspiring space where imagination meets action.
Our Vision for Mountaintop: Anything is Possible Here
Lehigh will fully activate Mountaintop, turning it into a dynamic hub for innovation, creativity, and collaboration. Aligned with the Lehigh Strategy, Mountaintop will spark creativity, encourage bold ideas, and empower groundbreaking work. Here, the boundaries of academia, industry, and community will converge, making it the ultimate destination to push the limits of what’s possible.
Mountaintop in the Campus Plan: Shaping the Future Together
In early 2024, Lehigh engaged a team led by Beyer Blinder Belle (BBB) to craft a visionary and comprehensive campus plan. In-person events and a virtual survey have provided students, faculty, and staff with the opportunity to actively contribute their ideas and feedback. This collaborative effort supports the transformation of Mountaintop as part of the broader campus vision.