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Monday's solar eclipse will not turn the skies in the Lehigh Valley pitch black, Moravian University astronomy professor Gary A. Becker said. Just a bit wonky. The ideal time in the Lehigh Valley to view the eclipse is 3:24 p.m.

Lehigh University's Dr. Larry Snyder has taken a lifelong love of word puzzles to the next level by becoming a New York Times-grade crossword constructor.

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The three-hour festival highlights 12 short films by students from the university's film and television department.

City Conservation Manager Rob Christopher and Ian Kindle, chair of Easton's Environmental Advisory Council, called on college officials to repair the deforested slope in a joint email sent Friday.

Medical students across the country found out where they are headed for their residencies on Match Day on Friday. For the first time, St. Luke’s Katz School of Medicine held a ceremony in Bethlehem along with partner school Temple University in Philadelphia.

Amber Hikes, who got their start as a social justice advocate in Philadelphia, is the ACLU's deputy executive director for strategy and culture. Their appearance will take place on March 26.

The Bethlehem Redevelopment Authority approved Wednesday a $45 million bond to finance a new student union at Moravian University set to open in 2025.

Penn State University and Moravian University have gone the digital route. Lehigh University is considering such a move, officials say.

Considered by friends and colleagues a staple of the Lehigh Valley theater scene, 60-year-old Bill Mutimer died earlier this week. Tributes are pouring in from former students and local theater aficionados.

This classroom disguised as a restaurant is an innovative space for students to create gourmet meals

Department of Environmental Protection receives $499,870 for air pollution project in Allentown

Ani Khachadourian headed to Brazil last month to compete in the Deaflympics.

For many, it's time to step beyond education and get a job.

The new facility will serve children as well as adults.

Students at NCC's Fab Lab make Martin guitars, learn about wiring, electronics, sound design and more.

Frances Wolf says hunger should never be what holds a person back from succeeding in higher education.

Students' financial situations and time are some of the reasons, colleges say.

Plans are to resume in-person classes on Jan. 31.

'It's a Christmas miracle," said one state legislator.

Lehigh Carbon Community College recently received a federal grant to provide commercial truck driver training to members of the armed forces and their families.

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Lehigh University is making adjustments to “health and safety measures” as more students test positive for COVID-19. As of Sept. 8, the…