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Community & Economic Impact Report 2023-24

ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½Íøվ’s Community and Economic Impact Report highlights its role in strengthening the ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Valley through collaboration, job creation, innovation and research that drives economic growth and supports community well-being locally and globally.

Expanding Our Community Impact

We are future makers, meeting a dynamic world with student-focused, innovative and interdisciplinary solutions. Our positions ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ as a driving force in building a stronger, more vibrant region.

Joseph
J.
Helble
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ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½Íøվ’s 15th President

ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½Íøվ’s success is deeply connected to the success of our community. Together, we’re building lasting change and shaping a better tomorrow for all.

ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Valley Economic Impact

$1.4B

ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Valley Economic Impact

ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ added $1.4 billion to the total economy in the ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Valley in FY 2023-2024

Jobs Supported

14,374

Jobs Supported

ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ and its students support one out of every 31 jobs in the ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Valley, including 255,000 work-hours in the of the

Research Spending

$48.1M

Research Spending

Research activities impact the regional economy through employment, purchasing and knowledge creation including inventions, patents and licenses.

Start-up and Spin-off Companies

$796.9M

Start-up and Spin-off Companies

ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ fosters through start-up and spin-off companies tied to university programs, faculty, and alumni—driving job creation and contributing $796.9M to the regional economy in FY 2023–24.

 

Economic Growth and Community Impact in the ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Valley

ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ fuels economic growth and impact in the ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Valley through spending, research, startups and talent development. As an employer, educator and community partner, ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ supports local businesses, attracts visitors and strengthens the regional workforce.

Our Community School Commitment

ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½Íøվ’s innovative partnership with Bethlehem schools is powered by student volunteers and a long-term commitment, creating impactful programs in a globally recognized community school model—even drawing interest from Australia.

Jack
Silva
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ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Empowers, Uplifts All

Jack
Silva
12PhD
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Bethlehem Area School District Superintendent

ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Empowers, Uplifts All

Superintendent Dr. Jack Silva shares how the community school model transformed the Bethlehem Area School District by addressing academic and family needs and fostering equity through dedicated work with partners like ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾.

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Destinee
Williams
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Meeting Needs, Empowering Kids

Destinee
Williams
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Community School Student

Meeting Needs, Empowering Kids

ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ supports students like Destinee at Fountain Hill Elementary, helping students across the district complete 18,000+ homework assignments a year—boosting grades, confidence and stability.

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Rosa
Carides-Hof
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Building Trust, Creating Change

Rosa
Carides-Hof
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Donegan Elementary School Coordinator

Building Trust, Creating Change

Through the Community School model, Donegan Elementary supports students and families with counseling, basic needs, and academic resources. With ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ as a key partner, the school has become a trusted hub for connection and support.

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Aerial view of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Creating Jobs and Driving Local Spending

In FY 2023–24, ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ added $376.7M in income to the ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Valley through payroll, operations and —supporting 6,235 jobs. As a major employer and , ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ drives regional growth and strengthens the local economy.

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ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½Íøվ’s Commitment to a Stronger ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Valley

From academics and research to arts, athletics, and volunteerism, ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½Íøվ’s initiatives—such as supporting local businesses, addressing food insecurity, and enriching the region—are helping create a stronger, more inclusive ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Valley.

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Students outside a restaurant
Compelling Perspectives panel
South Bethlehem Food Pantry
Exterior of a building on the ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ campus