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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 18
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Lehigh University and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania: Partnering to Transform a Steel Town into a College Town
McGrail, Frederick J.
Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement, v17 n3 p91-108 2013
Since Lehigh University was founded in 1865, it has been inextricably tied to the City of Bethlehem in eastern Pennsylvania. Rich in history and steeped in cultural tradition, the area continues to be an outstanding home for the university. In the aftermath of the fall of Bethlehem Steel, Lehigh and community partners are working together to forge a prosperous future.
Descriptors: Higher Education, Universities, Partnerships in Education, School Community Relationship, Human Capital, Social Capital, Educational History, Urban Planning, Crime Prevention, Public Education, Community Schools, Community Centers, Athletics, Credit (Finance), Money Management
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Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Pennsylvania
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