175th Anniversary Celebration

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Since its founding 175 years ago, Muhlenberg College has prepared generations of students for lives of meaning and impact through a rigorous education grounded in the liberal arts. Join us April 28-30 as we reflect upon the College’s past and envision the boundless possibilities of the next 175 years.

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175th Anniversary Celebration Weekend Recap

Thank you to all who joined us to celebrate this historic anniversary. Read more about the weekend's events, see photos and view recordings of the weekend's most exciting moments.

Relive the 175th Weekend Celebration

See highlights of a weekend that honored the past and looked to the future.

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Muhlenberg's Invested in Lehigh Valley's Future

In a Morning Call newspaper op-ed, College President Kathy Harring demonstrates how the Fahy Commons building, a feat in sustainability, is evidence of Muhlenberg's continued investment in the Lehigh Valley as the College marks 175 years in the community.

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Fahy In The News: 'Outdoors when we're indoors'

The pioneering sustainability of the Fahy Commons for Public Engagement and Innovation has captured the attention of local media. Check out the latest coverage by LehighValleyNews.com, a nonprofit public media news platform.

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Higher Ed Innovator to Deliver Keynote Address

The keynote speaker for Friday, April 28 is Leo M. Lambert, Ph.D., a professor of education and president emeritus of Elon University. Renowned for leading the dramatic revitalization of the North Carolina institution, he is a national expert on higher education and the undergraduate experience.

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Trailblazing Sustainability, Innovative Academics

Take a tour through one of the most environmentally sustainable buildings in the world: our very own Fahy Commons for Public Engagement and Innovation. Join us as we dedicate this exciting new space on Friday, April 28.