Linda Harbrecht

Linda Harbrecht

Director, University Communications
Office of Communications and Public Affairs
(610) 758-4838
lmh2@lehigh.edu

Linda Harbrecht is the Director of Communications in the Office of Communications and Public Affairs. In addition to writing about major university initiatives, programs and events, she also serves on Lehigh’s Crisis Management Team and provides editorial and strategic marketing support to the Student Affairs division.

An award-winning former journalist and former editor of Lehigh’s Alumni Bulletin, she has written extensively about faculty research, the history of the university and has contributed to university research publications during her nearly 18 years at Lehigh.

Honors Convocation Recognizes Academic Achievement

The annual ceremony honors high-performing juniors and seniors.

Digital Privacy Expert Warns of Threat of an Authoritarian State

CATO senior fellow Julian Sanchez delivered the Tresolini Law Lecture on the timely topic of surveillance.

The Pros and Cons of Livestreaming Services

Although Facebook Live and other livestreaming services offer citizens a way to question and hold authority accountable, they can also be used to showcase darker impulses and motives, says Jeremy Littau.

Georgetown’s John L. Esposito Named Baccalaureate Speaker

A premiere scholar of Islam and proponent of Muslim-Christian understanding will speak during commencement weekend.

Digital Privacy Expert to Deliver Tresolini Lecture

The Cato Institute’s Julian Sanchez will address the fourth amendment and electronic surveillance.

Subject of 'Flash Boys: A Wall Street Revolt' to speak at Lehigh

Brad Katsuyama will discuss the stock market and business ethics.

National Activist Against Gun Violence Will Speak at Lehigh

Rev. Sharon Washington Risher is being presented by the MLK Jr. Committee.

Lehigh Announces West Point's Donald Outing as University's First Chief Diversity Officer

The Vice President for Equity and Community position at Lehigh was created to lead institutional efforts to advance its work on diversity, equity and inclusion.  

Reflecting on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King

At a campus event, community leaders, faculty and staff honor King's legacy and lasting influence.

Open Forum Examines Sanctuary Campus Issue

Prompting the discussion is petition drafted by Lehigh students and faculty.

Nationally renowned historian and author Taylor Branch discusses voting rights

The first MLK event of the academic year addressed an issue of growing significance.

Perella to graduates: Know yourself, learn from others, and make the world a better place

The legendary Wall Street financier shared words of wisdom, advice and encouragement with Lehigh's Class of 2016.

University Counseling and Psychology Center earns national accreditation

The American Psychological Association awarded a seven-year status in its first review of UCPS.

LUPD adds drug drop-off box outside new station

Box allows for safe and proper disposal of expired medications and needles.

LUPD earns reaccreditation

One of only a handful in the state with this distinction, the department was praised for its professionalism.

Office of Disability Support Services recognize faculty for expanding access in learning

Staff and peer mentors acknowledge the importance of exceptionally dedicated faculty.

Novelist Charles Johnson to deliver Baccalaureate address

Johnson won the National Book Award for Middle Passage.

Lehigh to expand gender violence discussion to include influence of pornography

An expanding body of research is raising questions about the far-reaching influence of pornography.

Lehigh’s Women’s Center celebrates 25th anniversary

A ceremony attended by 150 members of the Lehigh community was held in Williams Hall.

In Memoriam: Professor Ed Shapiro

Considered a “giant in the field” of school psychology and special ed, Shapiro’s loss will be deeply felt.