Lehigh University
Coverage of Lehigh University in the Nexus archive.
- More data center proposals keep coming to Pennsylvania. So does the outcry.
Data center proposals are increasing across Pennsylvania, generating public outcry and sparking a growing discourse documented by an activist-led Facebook group with over 41,000 members. A poll found that 74% of voters oppose having a data center built in their community, highlighting the issue's increased concern following announcements like Amazon's $20 billion investment.
- US scientist Elsa Reichmanis defends global collaboration amid scrutiny of science exchange
Elsa Reichmanis, a materials scientist, received one of China’s highest honors for foreign experts and emphasized that scientific collaboration should transcend rivalry. She described science as a universal language benefiting society, highlighting the importance of global cooperation in scientific endeavors.
- Platner collapse completes John Fetterman’s break from Sanders socialists who put him in Senate
Graham Platner's political collapse ended his Maine Senate campaign and solidified Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman's public break from Bernie Sanders and progressive allies. Fetterman criticized Sanders for backing Platner and expressed frustration over the left's influence, while noting his unexpected popularity with Republicans.
- Platner collapse completes John Fetterman’s break from Sanders socialists who put him in Senate
Graham Platner's political collapse in Maine led to Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman's public break from Bernie Sanders-backed progressives. Fetterman criticized Platner and Sanders for supporting the scandal-plagued candidate, marking his shift from a progressive ally to a left-wing critic. His evolving stance has distanced him from parts of the Democratic establishment.