Creative Partners
Theatre majors Seamus Good ’18 and Cameron Silliman ’18 started Granite Garden, a rock, folk and jazz band that’s now based in New York City.
Monday, November 25, 2024 00:42 PM
Muhlenberg College Names Kimberly Guyer Vice President for College Life
Guyer will join the College from Florida State University, where she serves as interim associate vice president and dean of students.
Thursday, November 21, 2024 01:53 PM
Muhlenberg Recognized as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting
The College is one of 471 higher education institutions recognized for outstanding efforts to increase nonpartisan student voter participation in the 2024 election.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 02:01 PM
Junior Biology Major Continues to Conduct Undergraduate Research During Her Semester Abroad
International student Fuka Aizawa ’26 has worked in two different labs at Muhlenberg and is now taking part in a research assistantship in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 11:10 AM
‘Fall Studio Sessions’ Presents a Semester of Growth and Collaboration
Performance Dec. 4-5 displays talent of 7 student choreographers, more than 40 dancers.
Monday, November 18, 2024 11:12 AM
Linda Letcher ’81 Knows the Science of Snacking
Letcher, a chemistry major at Muhlenberg, spent more than three decades developing and perfecting some of America’s favorite foods.
Monday, November 18, 2024 10:37 AM
‘Reset: New Dances’ Explores Life by Pushing Boundaries of Movement
Performance Nov. 21-23 displays talent of nine student choreographers, with more than 50 dancers.
Friday, November 15, 2024 11:22 AM
Claiming Spaces: A History of the LGBTQ+ Community at Muhlenberg
Last semester, Roman Craig ’27 and Alexa Cinelli ’27 researched LGBTQ+ history at the College and created a website to showcase their findings.
Friday, November 15, 2024 02:18 PM
Why I Study Dance, Specifically Ballet
Assistant Professor of Dance Heidi Cruz-Austin shares the story of how she began dancing, her professional experience and how she began teaching in a college setting.
Thursday, November 14, 2024 01:30 PM
Q&A: Lauryn Glass ’28 Reflects on the Opportunity to Do Summer Research Before Her First Year at Muhlenberg
Glass, a participant in the MUHLES (Mentorship of Underrepresented students for High impact LEarning in STEM) Program, worked in Professor of Chemistry Keri Colabroy’s lab, where she built skills and friendships she’s carried into her first semester.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 02:02 PM
Media Comm at Muhlenberg
The media & communication department challenges students to blend theory and practice and supports them as they learn not only how to make media but how to do so ethically.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:38 AM
Muhlenberg Ranks Among Top 10 Northeast Colleges, According to “The Wall Street Journal”
The outlet’s ranking system “measures how well each college sets graduates up for financial success.”
Monday, November 11, 2024 03:39 PM
What Muhlenberg College EMS Students Learned From a Major Political Rally on Campus
We worked alongside Secret Service agents and other security professionals to provide medical services and assist with emergency preparedness for this event that brought thousands of people to campus.
Monday, November 11, 2024 09:08 AM
Muhlenberg Students Now Can Earn an M.S. in Sustainability Management in One Year
The program is possible through the College’s new partnership with American University’s Kogod School of Business, and qualified students are eligible for up to $20,000 in merit scholarships.
Friday, November 8, 2024 09:01 AM
Muhlenberg Votes
The Muhlenberg community demonstrates high levels of political engagement through robust student voter registration and turnout efforts, the work of a nationally recognized polling institute and a series of election-related events that have been happening every presidential and midterm election year since 1992.
Thursday, November 7, 2024 09:14 AM
A History of Political Visits to Muhlenberg
College campuses have long been fertile ground for national politicians to make their case to voters, and Muhlenberg is no exception.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 01:03 PM
College Democrats Host Vice President Kamala Harris on Campus
The rally, held the day before Election Day, brought the Democratic nominee for president and thousands of her supporters — including students — to the Life Sports Center.
Monday, November 4, 2024 07:01 PM
Housing Is Everyone’s Problem
Our affordability crisis has societal impacts that affect even the housing secure. To enact solutions, we need bold and decisive action at every level of government.
Friday, November 1, 2024 09:27 AM
Ross Dardani (Political Science) and “the Myth of Modern Law”
Associate Professor of Political Science Ross Dardani helps students understand the evolution of the U.S. legal system up to and including the Supreme Court.
Friday, November 1, 2024 09:25 AM
Muhlenberg Board of Trustees Extends President Kathleen Harring’s Contract
The board announced today that Harring will continue on as president through at least June 2028.
Thursday, October 31, 2024 00:25 PM
The Impact of Muhlenberg’s Innovative Coaching Program
An assessment of the program, in which a team of coaches guides each incoming student as they learn to make the most of the opportunities available on campus, found that 95% of first-year student respondents could identify three faculty or staff who support their journey at Muhlenberg.
Monday, October 28, 2024 03:49 PM
2400 Chew Podcast - Donald Adler '15
The latest episode of 2400 Chew features a conversation with Donald Adler '15. Adler is a senior social content producer for Bravo and E! at NBCUniversal Media. Be sure to subscribe to 2400 Chew wherever you get your podcasts.
Thursday, October 24, 2024 02:04 PM
Q&A: How a 2024 Alum Is Applying What She Learned at Muhlenberg to Preserve Open Space
After a summer searching the job market, environmental science and sustainability studies double major Anna Shigo ’24 began her role as the open space coordinator for Carbon County, Pennsylvania. Now she’s working to preserve the environment she grew up in, just north of Muhlenberg.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 08:52 AM
Muhlenberg Named One of Princeton Review’s Top 50 Green Colleges
“The Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges: 2025 Edition” includes a Green Rating for each of the 511 schools profiled. Muhlenberg earned a score of 98 out of 99.
Monday, October 21, 2024 11:29 AM
“A Transformative Experience in My Journey Toward a Career in Medicine”
This summer, I participated in a four-week clinical observership program made possible by Dr. Lance Bruck ’89 P’21.
Thursday, October 17, 2024 10:53 AM
Muhlenberg College Welcomes the City of Allentown to Its Corporate Affiliates Program
Muhlenberg is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with the city of Allentown that underscores our institutional commitment to community engagement and local workforce development.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 01:30 PM
U.S. Assistant Secretary for Health Admiral Rachel L. Levine, M.D. Visits Campus
Adm. Levine discussed public health and health equity for all and fielded questions from Muhlenberg students, faculty and staff.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 02:05 PM
‘War and Peace’ in the Nightclub
Tony-nominated musical ‘Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812’ comes to Muhlenberg stage, Oct. 31 – Nov. 3
Monday, October 14, 2024 00:33 PM
October 2024 7th Congressional District Survey
A new poll from the Institute of Public Opinion of registered Pennsylvania voters finds Congresswoman Susan Wild (D) holding a 51% to 45% lead over State Representative Ryan Mackenzie (R).
Thursday, October 10, 2024 10:41 AM
Muhlenberg College Awarded $250,000 American Talent Initiative Grant
The grant, aimed at improving college access and success for students eligible for federal Pell grants, will allow the College to expand its highly successful Emerging Leaders Program.
Thursday, October 10, 2024 09:06 AM
Wetland Biologist Alison Stouffer ’20 Discovered a Love for Fieldwork at Muhlenberg
The former student-athlete arrived at her environmental science major after studying tropical and marine ecology during a semester abroad in Panama.
Thursday, October 10, 2024 04:27 PM
Senior Uses $5,000 Grant to Make an Impact at Nearby Elementary School
Maddie Davidson ’25 received a Youth Climate Action Fund Grant from the City of Allentown to create a tree science and stewardship project at Allentown School District’s Muhlenberg Elementary School. She will also present at a worldwide conference called CityLab being held October 14-16 in Mexico City.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 03:17 PM
Professor of Biology’s Paper Cited as a Key Publication in Awarding of Nobel Prize
A 1993 paper Bruce Wightman co-authored laid groundwork for the research that earned Gary Ruvkun and Victor Ambros the 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine and Physiology. Wightman was interviewed for a “Scientific American” story about the work.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 08:41 AM
“We Want to Give Families Peace of Mind”: Muhlenberg Adjusts Financial Aid Process, Adds Two $2,000 Renewable Grant Opportunities
The College is responding to continued FAFSA uncertainty and making it easier for students who know Muhlenberg is their first choice to commit to applying, especially through Early Decision.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 09:02 AM
Alumni Weekend 2024 Recap (Video)
Generations of Mules returned to campus for a fun-filled weekend and reflected on what makes them proud to be alumni.
Friday, September 27, 2024 11:54 AM
Welcome New Faculty
Fifteen new full-time educators joined Muhlenberg this fall, including tenure-track and visiting faculty members.
Friday, September 27, 2024 10:03 AM
Muhlenberg Breaks Ground on Seegers Union Expansion
The new facilities will include a welcome center; resources for student career planning and counseling, alumni engagement and student clubs and organizations; classrooms; and a large event space available for public rental.
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 08:46 AM
'The Odyssey' Reimagined
Margaret Atwood’s 'The Penelopiad' opens Muhlenberg College’s Theatre & Dance season, Sept. 26-29
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 08:45 PM
U.S. News Ranking Reflects Muhlenberg’s Strong Retention, Graduation Rates
The College ranked #71 out of 204 national liberal arts colleges, #59 in Best Value Schools and #61 in Undergraduate Teaching Programs.
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 09:24 AM
“A Career-Changing Moment for Me as a Filmmaker”: Professor’s Project Receives Award From the Sundance Documentary Fund
In “Art After-Life,” Assistant Professor of Film Studies David Romberg employs generative AI technology to allow him to converse with his father, Latin American artist Osvaldo Romberg, posthumously. David has collaborated with Assistant Professor of Computer Science Hamed Yaghoobian as well as students and alumni on the project.
Monday, September 23, 2024 01:20 PM
Muhlenberg Is Ranked Among “Best Bang for the Buck” Institutions in the Northeast, Best U.S. Liberal Arts Colleges by “Washington Monthly”
The publication judges institutions based on their contribution to the public good. The College ranked in the top 20% of all Northeast institutions for value and in the top quarter of liberal arts colleges in the nation.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 04:28 PM
Muhlenberg Is One of The Princeton Review’s Best 390 Colleges
The College is among just 15 percent of higher education institutions to make the list. Muhlenberg is also ranked #6 for Best College Theater and #12 for Best Campus Food and is included on the Best Mid-Atlantic and Green Colleges lists.
Monday, September 16, 2024 11:10 AM
2400 Chew Podcast - Michael Falkenberg '96
Michael Falkenberg '96 discusses his role as assistant public defender in Harry County, Texas.
Friday, September 13, 2024 02:40 PM
Muhlenberg Recognized for Excellence in Student Voter Registration and Turnout During the 2022 Midterm Elections
The College earned a Gold Seal from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for nonpartisan student voter engagement, with 41.9% of Muhlenberg students turning out to vote, significantly higher than the national average.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 10:01 AM
Muhlenberg Makes Outcomes-Based “Wall Street Journal” 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S. List
The College is #111 on a list of the nation’s top 500 public and private institutions. This ranking system, per the outlet, “measures how well each college sets graduates up for financial success.”
Monday, September 9, 2024 00:38 PM
2400 Chew Podcast - Megan Clarkin '11
Megan Clarkin '11 discusses her role as the Director of Infrastructure Program Coordination at City of Philadelphia Office of Transportation, Infrastructure & Sustainability.
Friday, September 6, 2024 02:41 PM
Environmental Science Major Designs a Living Green Wall on Campus
Kira Wiener ’25, who is interested in a career in sustainable architecture, spent the summer planning and executing this on-campus research project.
Friday, September 6, 2024 02:04 PM
Muhlenberg Earns Top Niche Ranking for College Food in Pennsylvania for the Sixth Consecutive Year
The College’s campus, its performing arts program and its public health program were all ranked fourth in the state. Muhlenberg was also among the top 10 small colleges, liberal arts colleges and communications programs in Pennsylvania.
Friday, September 6, 2024 09:08 AM
Young Alum in Sports Media Works the Paris Olympics
Madison Kirchofer ’20, a creative producer for Team Whistle, routinely covers high-profile sporting events as part of her career, including the Super Bowl, March Madness, the U.S. Open and the WNBA draft.
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 03:36 PM
'WorldViews' Fall 2024
Imagine the world through the lens of someone else's experiences, values, culture and religion. Join us at the Institute for Religious and Cultural Understanding as we welcome our guests to share their "WorldViews."
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 01:40 PM
Two Professors Named American Psychological Association (APA) Fellows
Professors of Psychology Kate Richmond ’00 and Mark Sciutto were recognized by the APA for their outstanding contributions in the fields of the psychology of women and teaching of psychology, respectively.
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 11:14 AM
Building for the Future
Muhlenberg is breaking ground this fall on three transformative projects that will enhance campus and community life: A refurbished Bicentennial Park baseball field, a new north-campus softball field, and an expanded and upgraded Seegers Union.
Thursday, August 29, 2024 00:41 PM
Election Series 2024
Hosted by the Department of Political Science, this series offers a nonpartisan exploration of the critical issues leading up to Election Day. It brings influential speakers and thought leaders to campus, and provides our scholarly community with a platform to discuss some of the most pressing political challenges facing the United States today.
Thursday, August 29, 2024 10:55 AM
Sights & Sounds: Welcome New Students!
Photographs and a video capture the excitement of Welcome Weekend 2024, as the Class of 2028 and new transfer students arrived on campus and began making connections with classmates, returning students, faculty and staff.
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 01:11 PM
Rising Senior Researches Athlete Mental Health
Kaya Mahy ’25, a psychology major and public health minor who plays on the softball team, explored the effects of “normative” endings to athletic careers (graduation, end of eligibility) versus “non-normative” endings (injuries, mental health struggles, the onset of the pandemic).
Friday, August 23, 2024 10:20 AM
Muhlenberg College's Center for Ethics Explores "The Ethics of Repair"
The Center for Ethics theme for 2024-2025 will examine the ethics, challenges and limits of repair after great harm and how individuals and societies seek justice, healing and pathways to rebuild.
Thursday, August 22, 2024 11:00 AM
Q&A: Rising Junior Researches Educational Equity in Manhattan
Public health major Isabella Damaso ’26 presented her findings at the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention in Atlanta.
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 01:39 PM
Meet Dr. Al Nicolosi ’80
Nicolosi, who was a premed natural sciences major at Muhlenberg, is a retired cardiothoracic surgeon who worked in the field for 30 years.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 11:40 AM
Rising Senior Uses Computer Science Coursework to Thrive in Web Development Role
Florian Hurlbert ’25 is one of two Muhlenberg students working this summer for GMIFY, a startup founded by Mike Rosenberg ’78.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 08:41 AM
Theatre & Dance Department Welcomes Noel Price-Bracey to Dance Faculty
New assistant professor will teach advanced jazz courses, choreograph work for dance concerts.
Monday, August 19, 2024 04:09 PM
Sue McNeilly to Join Muhlenberg Career Center as Executive Director
McNeilly previously served as director of the Wasserman Center for Career Development at New York University’s School of Professional Studies (SPS).
Monday, August 19, 2024 10:51 AM
President Kathleen Harring Joins College Presidents for Civic Preparedness
Harring is one of more than 90 college presidents in the consortium, which aims to advance civic preparedness and uphold free expression on U.S. campuses.
Friday, August 9, 2024 01:07 PM
Rising Sophomore Researches Traumatic Brain Injuries
Chase Kusko ’27, a student-athlete on the men’s lacrosse team, was introduced to real-world applications of the concepts he learned during his first year at Muhlenberg.
Thursday, August 8, 2024 02:54 PM
Muhlenberg Program Enhanced as Part of $20 Million Federal Grant to Allentown
Approximately $1 million of the federal grant is earmarked to expand the College's Inside-Out program and explore other collaborative efforts to support reentry workforce preparedness.
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 04:24 PM
New Polling Primer: Pennsylvania Public Opinion on Fracking
With the 2024 Presidential Election approaching and Pennsylvania again positioned as a premier swing state, much attention has been given to the issue of fracking and the role it may play for voters. The Muhlenberg College Institute of Public Opinion has periodically polled Pennsylvanians on this topic for 15 years, with these results.
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 04:03 PM
Q&A: Rising Senior Conducts Media & Communication Research
This summer, Marie Tohill ’25 is exploring the representation of intersectional identity within Gen Z on television.
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 10:28 AM
Meet Premed Biochemistry Major Anam Ali ’25
Ali, a Spanish minor, is also part of a research lab and the Muslim Student Association.
Thursday, August 1, 2024 01:42 PM
As a Student, Brandon Brogle ’20 Fell in Love With Birds. Now, He’s Trying to Save Them
Brogle continues to work closely with the Acopian Center for Ornithology at Muhlenberg College.
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 03:49 PM
Rising Senior Conducts Research on Cervical Cancer Disparities
Jocelyn Mertz ’25, a biochemistry major and public health minor, is assisting with a Lehigh Valley Health Network study hoping to reduce cervical cancer mortality rates in the local Hispanic community.
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 01:18 PM
2400 Chew Podcast - Catherine Schwartz Markowitz '11
Catherine Schwartz Markowitz '11 shares her journey from Muhlenberg student to Broadway producer, the challenges and joys of her work and the importance of fostering authentic and meaningful relationships to enliven life and career.
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 03:30 PM
Rising Sophomore Gains Sports Broadcasting Experience
John Roeder ’27, a media & communication major, political science minor and student-athlete, has an internship with Service Electric Network that has allowed him to explore his intended career.
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 11:01 AM
Neuroscience Major Applies What She’s Learned in the Classroom and in the Lab
At Muhlenberg, Casey Goldberg ’26 developed the ability to understand scientific literature, a skill she utilizes regularly as a biotech intern for Sen-Jam Pharmaceuticals.
Monday, July 22, 2024 03:31 PM
Isabelle Hoffman ’26 Conducts Research on Technology’s Impact on Students
Hoffman, a history major and student-athlete, surveyed and interviewed teachers to gather their perspectives on technology in the classroom.
Thursday, July 18, 2024 11:14 AM
Samantha Eynon ’23 Begins Her Career at Toast
Eynon, a former student-athlete, now works for the restaurant management software company’s brand new sports and entertainment vertical.
Thursday, July 11, 2024 10:59 AM
Muhlenberg Welcomes New Trustees
Alumni Eric Hildenbrand ’00, Jeff Koehler ’79 and Sharon Mahn ’90 were recently elected to the College’s Board of Trustees and will serve three-year terms.
Monday, July 8, 2024 03:43 PM
Emanuela Kucik (English and Africana Studies) Fosters Close Reading
Associate Professor Kucik views literature as a powerful agent for social change and the classroom as a space to build community.
Monday, July 1, 2024 10:16 AM
WATCH: WFMZ Highlights Muhlenberg Research Project
The College received a grant to explore the founding of the original Allentown Public Library, which opened in 1912. Sophia Framm ’24 and Yuyang (Hector) Chen ’23 worked as research assistants on the project.
Monday, July 1, 2024 01:10 PM
Muhlenberg’s Institute of Public Opinion Earns Top National Ranking
The institute ranked in the top 4% of polling organizations nationwide based on quality and accuracy of work.
Friday, June 21, 2024 05:08 PM
Muhlenberg College Recognized for Financial Value, ROI by ‘Money’ Magazine
Money's methodology evaluates colleges based on factors including educational quality, affordability, graduation rates and alumni earnings.
Monday, June 17, 2024 10:52 AM
Muhlenberg Bird/Glass Collision Research Featured in 'National Geographic'
Glass is even more deadly to birds than previously thought, according to a new peer-reviewed study led by Professor of Ornithology Daniel Klem. But, unlike many environmental problems, the solutions are simple.
Thursday, June 6, 2024 05:14 PM
Director of Public Health Chrysan Cronin Retires
Cronin, who taught at the College for 30 years, will continue to practice public health as an emerita professor.
Thursday, June 6, 2024 04:16 PM
Meet Kathy Cruz ’15
Cruz, a film studies major and English minor, is a weather anchor and producer at WFMZ-TV 69 News and an entrepreneur with a fashion boutique in downtown Allentown.
Saturday, June 1, 2024 02:57 PM
Meet Lexy Widi ’26
Widi is a dance and neuroscience double major from Stillwater, Minnesota.
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 10:30 AM
Patrick Gibbons ’11 Is a Fan of His Work
Gibbons, who oversees the installation of technology in some of the nation’s newest collegiate and professional stadiums, wants to stay in sports for the rest of his career.
Saturday, June 1, 2024 10:17 AM
I Live and Work in Alaska’s Denali National Park and Preserve
As a park guide, I host educational programs, lead hikes, help maintain the park’s social media presence and spend all year in this extreme environment.
Saturday, June 1, 2024 10:12 AM
Reading With Purpose
To navigate the expanse of information that’s now available to us, we must learn not only how to read deeply but when to read deeply.
Saturday, June 1, 2024 10:56 AM
Bringing the Arts to Ground Zero
Darren Melchiorre ’00 is the creative director of the Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC), which opened last September at the World Trade Center site.
Saturday, June 1, 2024 10:14 AM
Richard Ben-Veniste ’64 Takes Our Questions
Ben-Veniste, who served as one of the lead prosecutors during the Watergate scandal 50 years ago, reflects on the responsibilities of citizens in a democratic society, the challenges our country faces and what needs to happen to preserve our democracy.
Saturday, June 1, 2024 03:41 PM
Why I Love the Lehigh Valley
Six alumni who’ve built lives and careers close to campus explain what’s so great about the region that includes the city of Allentown.
Saturday, June 1, 2024 10:01 AM
Why I Study Nuclear Physics
Professor of Physics Brett Fadem explains how he became interested in research that uses a particle accelerator to study the universe the way it was millionths of a second after it was created.
Friday, May 31, 2024 10:37 AM
The Muhlenberg Network Comes Home
The second annual Alumni Week Connections Conference brought students and alumni across disciplines together on campus for panels, mingling and camaraderie.
Friday, May 31, 2024 10:34 AM
Celebrating the Class of 2024 in Photos
Before walking across the stage at the PPL Center, members of the Class of 2024 shared a dancefloor, candlelight and memories from their first-year selves during a slate of Muhlenberg traditions marking their transitions from students to alumni.
Friday, May 31, 2024 10:33 AM
Q&A With Thomas Riley ’21: Pursuing an Acting Career in St. Louis
Riley, who majored in theatre, has made an impact in the mid-tier market, including originating a role in the play the movie “Selma” was adapted from.
Thursday, May 30, 2024 03:28 PM
Muhlenberg's 2024 Commencement In Photos
Explore some of the memorable moments from the College's Commencement held May 19 at the PPL Center in downtown Allentown.
Thursday, May 23, 2024 04:22 PM
Meet Finance and Business Administration Double Major Sam Nulman ’24
Nulman is also involved in the Wall Street Club, the Investment Society and the Real Estate Club as well as in the Jewish community on campus
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 08:52 AM
Celebrating the Class of 2024
The College’s Commencement honored graduates in a ceremony held in downtown Allentown’s PPL Center.
Sunday, May 19, 2024 11:22 AM
2400 Chew Podcast - Jarrett Felix '14
Jarrett Felix '14 works as a consultant and actuary at The Segal Group. Felix shares details about his job, the challenges of working with high-profile clients on tight deadlines as well what he finds most rewarding. Felix offers advice to Muhlenberg students interested in landing jobs at consultant firms and launching into careers as actuaries.
Friday, May 17, 2024 05:00 AM
Muhlenberg Announces Faculty Promotions
Two members of the faculty were recently promoted to full professor.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 04:29 PM
Sam White ’23 Receives Fulbright Award
White, a political science and sustainability studies double major, will spend 10 months teaching English in Mongolia. Two other recent alumni were also named Fulbright semi-finalists.
Monday, May 13, 2024 09:23 AM
Spring 2024 Pennsylvania Presidential Election Survey
A new poll from the Institute of Public Opinion of registered Pennsylvania voters shows former President Donald Trump with a narrow three point lead over President Joe Biden and incumbent US Senator Democrat Bob Casey with a four point lead over Republican challenger David McCormick.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 01:59 PM
Leslie Hill to Join Theatre & Dance Faculty as Department Chair, Artistic Director
Hill was most recently a professor of theatre and performance making at the University of Roehampton, London.
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 05:34 PM
Three-Time Nigerian Olympian Named Assistant Coach of Women’s Wrestling
Odunayo Adekuoroye, an eight-time African champion, a four-time World Wrestling Championships medalist and a three-time Commonwealth Games champion, will compete at the Paris Olympics this summer.
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 04:55 PM
Muhlenberg Students, Faculty and Staff Honored at 2024 Honors Convocation
The annual ceremony celebrates academic achievement, community engagement, original research and commitment to the College.
Thursday, May 4, 2023 09:19 AM
Four Alumni Are Co-authors on a Recently Published Biochemistry Paper
As students, Sara Ringenbach ’23, Riri Yoza ’23, Paige A. Jones ’22 and Muxue Du ’21 conducted undergraduate research with Professor of Chemistry Keri Colabroy, who’s also a co-author. The research relates to enzymes that create building blocks for antibiotics.
Monday, April 29, 2024 09:28 AM
Muhlenberg Receives STARS Gold Rating for Sustainability Achievements
It’s the first time the College has achieved Gold since the rating system became more stringent in 2019.
Friday, April 26, 2024 08:55 AM
Alumni Offer the Inside Scoop on “The Outsiders”
Three Muhlenberg theatre alumni talk about their work on Broadway’s newest musical.
Thursday, April 25, 2024 03:00 PM
Op-Ed: 80 Years After the G.I. Bill, U.S. Needs a Similar Approach for College Students
New research shows a college degree brings greater wealth, health and happiness — and a bigger impact on communities and the world. How can colleges provide people with the necessary resources to reach this milestone? Read President Kathleen Harring's op-ed analyzing this critical issue, and find out what Muhlenberg is doing about it.
Thursday, April 25, 2024 09:05 AM
Becca Schneider ’06 Brings Solo Show to Lehigh Valley
A team of three theatre alumni will present their critically acclaimed play “Trich” to the Civic Theatre of Allentown, May 16-18.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 02:35 PM
Julieanna L. Richardson Named Speaker for Muhlenberg’s 2024 Commencement
Richardson is founder and president of The HistoryMakers, a national nonprofit research and educational institution committed to preserving and making widely accessible the untold personal stories of both well-known and unsung African Americans. She will receive an honorary degree alongside Tom Graves ’76, an author and photographer.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 09:54 AM
Muhlenberg College to Partner with LVHN for Campus Health and Counseling Services
Beginning Aug. 1, Muhlenberg College’s Health and Counseling Center will become an on-campus family practice to be named Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG) Family Medicine–Muhlenberg College.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 09:28 AM
2400 Chew Podcast - Dr. Lance Bruck '89
Muhlenberg Magazine Editor-in-Chief Meghan Kita speaks with Dr. Lance Bruck '89, who serves as the vice president and chair of obstetrics, gynecology & women’s health services at Jersey City Medical Center and chairs the Muhlenberg College Board of Trustees.
Monday, April 22, 2024 05:00 AM
Muhlenberg College and Partners Invest in Large-Scale Renewable Energy Project
Muhlenberg’s share of the innovative solar facility will offset 100 percent of the electricity usage on campus.
Monday, April 22, 2024 08:09 AM
Fahy Commons Named First in the World to Achieve Core Living Building Certification
The award-winning structure reflects the College’s deep commitment to sustainability, academics, creativity and community.
Monday, April 22, 2024 07:47 AM
Meet Finance and Psychology Double Major Sean Quaye ’25
Quaye is also a student-athlete on the wrestling team and a member of the Black Students Association and the Men of Color Network.
Friday, April 19, 2024 04:02 PM
Muhlenberg College Expands Access to Graduate and Accelerated Degree Programs with New Online Offerings
Muhlenberg College is proud to announce a significant expansion of its graduate and accelerated degree completion programs through the School of Graduate Studies and the School of Continuing Studies.
Thursday, April 18, 2024 10:20 AM
WATCH: Taj Singh ’19 Appears on WFMZ’s “Talk With Your Doctor”
Singh, a third-year medical student at Temple University’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine at St. Luke’s, was on a panel discussing a student-led care center targeting those with limited or no health care access.
Thursday, April 18, 2024 10:20 AM
Community-Engaged Course Brings Dance to Local Elementary Students
First- and second-grade students at Allentown’s Muhlenberg Elementary School participate in 45-minute classes during the school day taught by Muhlenberg College students interested in dance education.
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 10:36 AM
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Awards a $292,118 Grant to Professor of Neuroscience Jordanna Sprayberry
The incredibly competitive mid-career advancement award will allow Sprayberry and her undergraduate research students to open up a new line of inquiry in her lab, which explores how the sensory processing of pollinators drives behavior.
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 01:21 PM
Professor of Biology Marten Edwards Named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar
Edwards will investigate tick biology and tick-borne human pathogens in Mexico this fall.
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 04:49 PM
Muhlenberg Announces Four-Year Financial Aid Guarantee
This week, the College notified admitted students from the Class of 2028 that the most recent merit and need-based financial aid offers they received this spring will never be reduced during their four years at Muhlenberg.
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 10:48 AM
Muhlenberg Receives $39,974 Grant to Explore the College’s Lutheran Roots
The grant will support a public conversation about the College’s Lutheran affiliation and the values that have underpinned its development over the last 50 years.
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 09:14 AM
Spring 2024 Pennsylvania Public Health Survey
Conducted by the Muhlenberg Institute of Public Opinion in conjunction with the Public Health Program, the report examines opinions on various health issues including the quality of health care, prevalence of opioid abuse, levels of restrictions for firearms and abortion services, levels of stress related to politics and current events, and more.
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 09:34 AM
In Memoriam: Emeritus Professor of English Nelvin Vos
Vos, who also served as vice president and dean of the College from 1987-1993, died on March 19. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 13, at 10 a.m. in Egner Memorial Chapel.
Monday, April 8, 2024 09:33 AM
Baker Artist-in-Residence Sanchel Brown headlines ‘Spring Studio Sessions’
Dance concert May 1-3 features eight student choreographers, over 35 dancers in Muhlenberg’s intimate Studio Theatre
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 04:10 PM
Alumni Featured in “Forbes” Tout Transferable Skills They Developed in College
The article, which quotes David Gwyn ’11 and Spencer Liddic ’12, attests to the power of critical thinking and effective communication in any career field.
Thursday, April 4, 2024 02:40 PM
2400 Chew Podcast: Gabe Martinez '10
Muhlenberg Magazine Editor-in-Chief Meghan Kita speaks with Gabe Martinez '10, a Muhlenberg grad who is now a Broadway Actor who played Santiago in Moulin Rouge! The Musical! through March 24, 2024
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 09:55 AM
Muhlenberg College Named a Gold-Level Military-Friendly School
The College’s Division of Graduate and Continuing Education has earned a Military Friendly® School designation more than ten times since the program began in 2003. The survey rates colleges and universities on their programs to recruit and retain military veterans as students.
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 09:02 AM
Abrar Shamim ’20 to Join Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital M.D.-Integrated Program
Shamim, who earned a D.D.S. from the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, will obtain an M.D. from Harvard and serve as a general and oral and maxillofacial surgery resident at the Massachusetts General Hospital.
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 09:36 AM
Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corp. Highlights Muhlenberg
A video filmed at the College featuring President Kathleen Harring debuted at LVEDC’s 2024 Annual Meeting, which touted the region’s recent recognition for growth and economic development.
Thursday, March 21, 2024 02:09 PM
Ooh Heaven is a Place at ’Berg
Jukebox musical Head Over Heels hits the Muhlenberg College stage, April 18-21
Friday, March 15, 2024 02:43 PM
Former Muhlenberg Provost Receives Award From American Council on Education (ACE)
Marjorie Hass, president of The Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) and provost at Muhlenberg from 2004-2008, was selected to receive the 2024 ACE Donna Shavlik Award.
Friday, March 15, 2024 01:27 PM
From First-Year Experience to First Job: Bella Pansera ’23 Begins Her Career at Ballet Hispánico
Pansera works in fundraising for this New York-based dance organization, which she connected with through a course early in her time at Muhlenberg.
Friday, March 15, 2024 09:13 AM
Effective Allyship and Advocacy with the ACLU’s Amber Hikes
The March 26 event is part of the ongoing series From the Ashes of Relentless Racial Crises: Creating a New United States of America.
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 09:07 AM
Q&A: How a Recent Alum Landed a Marketing Role With a Local Tourism Agency
After graduating a semester early, media & communication major Maria Corradini ’24 began a role at Discover Lehigh Valley, which promotes the dynamic region that includes Allentown.
Monday, March 11, 2024 03:08 PM
Greg Collins (Business) Prizes Data-Driven Teaching
Collins, an assistant professor of business, brings a breadth of interests and expertise to his classes and to the experiential learning opportunities he fosters for students.
Friday, March 1, 2024 02:48 PM
Joshua Barnett ’21 Is Programmed to Succeed
Barnett, who was a computer science major, makes an impact as one of the few software engineers at the biotech startup he joined after graduating.
Friday, March 1, 2024 02:45 PM
Meet Noah Halterman-Mitchell ’24
Halterman-Mitchell is a political science major and Spanish minor from Herndon, Virginia.
Friday, March 1, 2024 02:42 PM
Voting Rights Protect All Other Rights
Since the last presidential election, mail-in voting has increased access to the ballot box. It is among the measures making it easier for eligible voters to participate in democracy.
Friday, March 1, 2024 02:40 PM
A Fashionable Way to Help the Environment
Popular clothing exchange events on campus allow students to educate their peers about the pitfalls of fast fashion.
Friday, March 1, 2024 02:34 PM
Putting Kids First in Youth Sports
Former Muhlenberg soccer player Dave Vassilaros ’03 is on a mission to encourage coaches to prioritize young players’ well-being and personal development over winning.
Friday, March 1, 2024 02:38 PM
Why I Study Chronic Absenteeism From Elementary Schools
Professor of Psychology Stefanie Sinno explains how working with the Allentown School District led her to her current area of research.
Friday, March 1, 2024 02:32 PM
Buttons From Campaigns Past Are a Resource for Students
Greg Lambert ’74 donated a large collection of political memorabilia, including more than 1,200 buttons from the 1940s to 2012, to Muhlenberg, providing valuable learning experiences for political science students.
Friday, March 1, 2024 02:36 PM
Your Future Starts Here
Embracing opportunities that lead to innovation and exploration has been integral to the Muhlenberg experience for decades, as evidenced by these alumni and the transformative moments they enjoyed as students.
Friday, March 1, 2024 02:28 PM
Your Future Starts Here: Gabe Martínez ’10
At Muhlenberg, Martínez got a taste of performing in shows that ran longer than a week or two. He's currently performing on Broadway in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" in a role he originated for the national tour in March 2022.
Friday, March 1, 2024 01:41 PM
Your Future Starts Here: Bree Booth ’19
At Muhlenberg, Booth took a course on the transatlantic slave trade that inspired a summer research project and, later, their Ph.D. dissertation.
Friday, March 1, 2024 00:43 PM
Your Future Starts Here: Kristen Yngve ’00
On campus, Yngve helped build the very first Muhlenberg.edu as a student worker, which helped her launch a freelance business that she has continued and grown since.
Friday, March 1, 2024 00:35 PM
Your Future Starts Here: Zach Raymond ’09
Raymond took a short-term study abroad course about economic development in Bangladesh that led to a career in microfinance organizations.
Friday, March 1, 2024 00:40 PM
Your Future Starts Here: Dr. Leonard Zon ’79
Zon conducted undergraduate research throughout his time at Muhlenberg and is now a Howard Hughes Medical Investigator, an honor reserved for the top 300 scientists in the country.
Friday, March 1, 2024 00:44 PM
Senior’s Honors Project on AI and Economics Makes an Impact
Andrew Gaines ’24 asked Google’s AI chatbot to build portfolios and examined the results, an experience that helped him stand out as a candidate for his current internship at Englebert Financial Advisers.
Thursday, February 29, 2024 04:48 PM
2400 Chew Podcast: Bree Booth '19
Muhlenberg Magazine Editor-in-Chief Meghan Kita speaks with Bree Booth '19, a doctorate candidate in Latin American and Latino Studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Booth shares how an archival research project at Muhlenberg g helped ignite a passion for research and foundation for their current dissertation.
Friday, February 23, 2024 02:17 PM
Anthropology Research Examines Black Community Central to Underground Railroad
Associate Professor Ben Carter has worked with students and descendants to document portions of Six Penny Creek, a settlement home to about 50 people at its peak around 1870.
Monday, February 19, 2024 01:40 PM
New Coaching Program Challenges Every Student to Realize Their Full Potential
A team of three dedicated faculty and staff coaches guides each incoming student as they learn to make the most of the opportunities available on campus.
Thursday, February 15, 2024 10:21 AM
Muhlenberg Offers Innovative Mock Application Process for Prehealth Students
The process, which now stretches over an entire academic year, challenges each student to create the strongest application they can and produces powerful results.
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 00:32 PM
Muhlenberg to Lease Allentown’s Bicentennial Park for New Home Baseball Facility
The park will be home to Mules baseball and programs for both city residents and Muhlenberg students.
Friday, February 9, 2024 04:00 PM
Muhlenberg Dancers Take to NYC for Benefit Performance ‘Dancing Beyond’ (VIDEO)
Check out the behind-the-scenes footage of the benefit performance, which raises funds for cancer research, and featured a piece that was created for this year’s In Motion concert.
Friday, February 9, 2024 11:40 AM
Muhlenberg Announces Faculty Promotions
Six members of the faculty were recently awarded tenure and promoted to associate professor by the Board of Trustees.
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 04:21 PM
Politics and the Paranormal
’Berg New Works festival showcases plays by Muhlenberg playwrights, Feb. 29 – March 3
Monday, February 5, 2024 02:37 PM
“A Surge of Energy”: Renovated Finance Lab Immerses Students in Financial Data and Market Conditions
The updated space, which displays real-time market data and allows students to access financial software, enhances experiential learning opportunities and builds in-demand skills for students interested in finance.
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 10:25 AM
Black History Month Programming Focuses on Mental Health and Wellness Initiatives
This year, Muhlenberg College is celebrating Black History Month by uplifting mental health and wellness initiatives focused on supporting Black communities.
Thursday, February 1, 2024 10:06 AM
Muhlenberg Adds a Major in Statistics
This dynamic field is growing at a rapid rate, and statisticians are increasingly in demand across a wide variety of industries.
Wednesday, January 31, 2024 02:45 PM
538 Again Ranks Muhlenberg College Institute of Public Opinion (MCIPO) Among Top Pollsters
MCIPO earned 2.8 out of three stars to be ranked 11th in the nation out of 500+ polling firms.
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 10:16 AM
Institute for Religious and Cultural Understanding Announces Spring 2024 World Views Series
The World Views speaker series is an opportunity to explore of various religions and cultural communities. This spring's events include World Hijab Day with Ruman Sadiq and the local Muslim community, Contemporary Quaker Tradition with Sharlee DiMenichi and Antisemitism: Past and Present with Hartley Lachter.
Friday, January 26, 2024 06:00 AM
President Kathleen Harring Joins The Council of Independent Colleges’ Board of Directors
Harring's term runs through January 2027.
Friday, January 19, 2024 01:13 PM
Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience to Present on Risks and Opportunities of Adolescence from Developmental Neuroscience Perspective
Eva Telzer of UNC Chapel Hill is the 2024 Rosenberg and Lambert Speaker and will give her talk on February 8.
Friday, January 19, 2024 00:27 PM
Center for Ethics Announces Spring 2024 Event Schedule
The Center for Ethics will continue its theme of "The Ethics of Image" for the 2024 Spring semester, bringing academics to Muhlenberg to discuss the ethics of AI in art, the legacy of selfies in social media and ultraist rhetoric and visuality among extremist groups.
Friday, January 19, 2024 00:18 PM
2400 Chew Podcast: Catherine DiFelice Box '97
On this episode of 2400 Chew, Muhlenberg Magazine Editor-in-Chief Meghan Kita speaks with Catherine DiFelice Box ’97, a lecturer of educational practice at the Penn Graduate School of Education and co-founder of MultilingualWorks.
Thursday, January 18, 2024 04:45 PM
Computer Science Professor Fosters Connectivity
Associate Professor of Computer Science Jorge Silveyra supports students, both majors and non-majors, as they discover the potential applications of his field.
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 01:05 PM
Impact Now: $25,000 Environmental Protection Agency Grant Supports Public Health Professor’s Radon Awareness and Remediation Efforts
Radon, a colorless, odorless gas that’s the leading cause of lung cancer behind smoking, is prevalent in Pennsylvania buildings. Associate Professor and Director of Public Health Chrysan Cronin is the first to be awarded an EPA grant that pays for mitigation.
Monday, January 15, 2024 02:57 PM
Guest Artist Tommie-Waheed Evans Headlines 'In Motion' Dance Concert
A choreographic tour-de-force from Muhlenberg’s dance faculty choreographers and guest artist, 'In Motion' runs Feb. 8-10.
Friday, January 12, 2024 04:09 PM
New Curriculum Fosters Complex Problem Solving, Requires Experiential Learning
What does it take to lead in a dynamic, global society? Muhlenberg faculty answer the question with the adoption of a new academic curriculum that mandates more hands-on learning and complex, cross-disciplinary problem solving.
Thursday, January 11, 2024 11:00 AM
