The Center for Applied Finance’s ability to deliver high-impact programming and career placement relies entirely on a powerful, interconnected network of partner organizations. These partners bridge the gap between academic theory, campus engagement and real-world execution. Our partnerships are divided into two primary pillars: Student Clubs and Alumni Professional Alliances.
Student Clubs: Our On-Campus Engine
Our partner student clubs serve as the vital operational arm of the Center on campus. These student-led organizations are deeply involved in the day-to-day lifecycle of our programming, driving student recruitment, building peer-to-peer engagement, and managing the logistics of Center-sponsored events.
Without the dedication, leadership and hands-on help of these student groups, the Center simply would not be able to achieve its broad scope of activities. They ensure that our initiatives resonate with the student body and that our workshops, bootcamps, and guest speaker events run seamlessly.
Student Affiliate Organizations
ALPFA, IMG, Scholars of Finance, IMG, Investment Banking Club, Women in Finance, and Alpha Kappa Psi
Alumni Professional Alliances: Our Gateway to Wall Street
Alumni "Professional Alliances" are structured networks of Lehigh graduates working at the highest levels of the financial services industry. These alliances operate with a dual mission:
- Accelerating Student Success: Actively preparing Lehigh undergraduates to compete for and secure exceptional roles in the global job market.
- Fostering Alumni Interconnectedness: Strengthening the professional and personal bonds among Lehigh graduates across different firms and generations.
Moving Beyond Advice: Active Alumni Participation
The Center relies on alumni who actively invest their valuable time to co-organize, assess and participate in our core programs.
The ultimate benchmark of the Center for Applied Finance is helping our students launch careers at top-tier financial institutions—and our alumni are the critical engine driving that placement. They do not just provide a path into these firms; they personally guide, mentor and rigorously prepare our candidates to survive the recruitment process. The contribution of our alumni partners to the Center's activities cannot be overvalued; their hands-on participation is absolutely critical to our shared success.
Alumni Partner Organizations
Wall Street Council, Lehigh Mentorship program, Lehigh Lawyers