Muhlenberg in the News
Recent media coverage of Muhlenberg College and its people
Bicycling Magazine, February 26, 2021
These Kids Are Bike Repair Wizards
Allentown neighborhood partner Community Bike Works was founded by Stefan Goslawski '68 & in addition to the work of Grants & Evaluations Manager Hannah Milagio '13, has been supported by many Muhlenberg interns & volunteers. Read More
The Philadelphia Inquirer, February 26, 2021
Almost 19,000 Pennsylvania voters have left the Republican Party since the Capitol attack
The loss of moderate voters leaves the pro-Trump ones who remain in greater control of the party, says Professor Lanethea Mathews-Schultz. Read More
Cnn, February 26, 2021
Dr. Dayna McCarthy '05 is treating long haulers at Mt.Sinai in NYC. Read More
The New York Times, February 26, 2021
N.C.A.A. Basketball Tournaments Will Welcome Fans After All
Professor Kathleen Bachynski of Muhlenberg College: "When you start bringing in thousands of people who have not been through these protocols ahead of time, you really are adding a much higher level of risk." Read More
Burchfield Penney Art Center, February 26, 2021
Artist Frederick Wright Jones, 'The Devil is in the Detail'
Professor Wright Jones talks about his sculpture currently featured in "Making Strange" at the Burchfield Penney Art Center in Buffalo, NY. Watch Now
Boston University Center For Interdisciplinar, February 26, 2021
Reflections on Global Learning
Cathy Marie Ouellette, associate professor of history and director of Latin American & Caribbean Studies, writes about the critical role of area studies in student global learning and personal development. Read More
Scarsdale News (ny), February 19, 2021
Vaccine rollout expands, causes frustration
Alexis Daniel '23 has donated her time to help 71 people secure vaccine appointments online over the past six weeks. Read More
The Morning Call, February 19, 2021
Efrain 'Freddie' Agosto confirmed as Allentown fire chief
Agosto is pursuing a bachelor's degree in Spanish and political science at Muhlenberg and is thought to be the city's first Hispanic department head. Read More
The Morning Call, February 19, 2021
Outraged Republicans look to rebuke Sen. Pat Toomey over impeachment vote. Does it matter?
Professor Chris Borick said he was struck by how far Toomey & the GOP have split over the past decade. Read More
The Philadelphia Inquirer, February 19, 2021
To keep Pa. voters confident in our elections, rejecting misinformation is key
An op-ed by Political Science Professor Lanethea Mathews-Schultz & PA Post-Election Poll Project students Louie Horning '21, Tyler Mercado '22, Cynthia Noehrenberg '21 & Max Wengroff '21. Read More
Forbes, February 19, 2021
We Can Use The Pandemic To Reimagine Global Health Teaching
Professor Kathleen Bachynski discusses how she's adjusting her teaching of global health at this time. Read More
Burchfield Penney Art Center, February 19, 2021
The work of Professor of Sculpture Frederick Wright Jones is featured in an exhibit at the Burchfield Penney Art Center in Buffalo, NY, through May 16. Read More
WFMZ, February 19, 2021
Experts address misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines
"It can't do that because that's not how biology works." Director of Public Health Chrysan Cronin on false information circulating related to the vaccines. Read More
WFMZ, February 19, 2021
Allentown City Council appoints new fire chief
Agosto, who is working toward bachelor's degrees in Spanish and political science at Muhlenberg, received a unanimous vote. Read More
WLVT-PBS 39, February 19, 2021
Covid-19 Vaccines: Fact vs Fiction
Chrysan Cronin, Director and Associate Professor of Public Health at Muhlenberg, is a panelist on the Community Conversations program. Read More
Inside Higher Ed, February 19, 2021
Announcement of Laura Furge, Dorothy H. Heyl Professor of Chemistry at Kalamazoo College, appointed provost at Muhlenberg College, in Pennsylvania. Read More
Daily Kos, February 12, 2021
You know the name of one Black woman who ran for president. What about the other 10?
Margaret Wright worked as a factory worker and education minister with the Black Panther Party before she ran for president in 1976, says Professor Jacqueline Antonovich. Read More
Us News & World Report, February 12, 2021
Democrats Look to Cast the Republican Party as the Greene Party
Having Greene as the face of the Republican Party squeezes the party's potential electorate very tightly, says Professor Christopher Borick. Read More
WFMZ, February 12, 2021
Allentown mayor announces nomination for city fire chief
Efrain "Freddie" Agosto Jr., who has served since August 2018 as deputy fire chief, is pursuing a B.A. in Spanish and Political Science at Muhlenberg. Read More
Yale-nus News, February 12, 2021
Yale-NUS Dean of Faculty elected as Fellow of the Academy of Behavioral Medicine Research
Jeannette Ickovics '84, Professor of Social Sciences and Dean of Faculty, was recently elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Behavioral Medicine Research (ABMR). Read More
Nurture Nature Center, February 12, 2021
Director of Public Health Chrysan Cronin and her students are conducting research in Allentown to determine who is most at risk & how important information can be effectively communicated. Read More
WFMZ, February 12, 2021
Local experts address misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines
"It can't do that because that's not how biology works": Director of Public Health Chrysan Cronin discusses false information about COVID-19 vaccines. Read More
The Morning Call, February 12, 2021
Without internet, cellphones, cars, some seniors face barriers to getting COVID-19 vaccine
This is not just an inconvenience, it's a public health concern," says Professor Chrysan Cronin. Read More
Lehigh Valley Press, February 12, 2021
Answering the SOS - Save our Swifts
This level of cooperation between developers and conservationists is extremely unusual and highly commendable, says ornithologist & Lehigh Valley Audubon Society President Peter Saenger. Read More
WHYY, February 12, 2021
Pa. Lt. Gov. John Fetterman is officially running for U.S. Senate
It's not easy for a politician to create a labor-focused coalition that transcends racial, ethnic, regional, and ideological divides, says Professor Chris Borick. But Fetterman might do it. Read More
The Philadelphia Inquirer, February 05, 2021
The Philadelphia suburbs were the key to Joe Biden's Pennsylvania victory. Here are the numbers.
The Muhlenberg post-election poll shows the Philly suburbs were just off the charts in support of Biden, says Professor Chris Borick. Read More
The Philadelphia Inquirer, February 05, 2021
PA enacted 140 laws last year. Only 27 addressed the pandemic
Professor Chris Borick said the intense pressure of the looming presidential election colored how elected officials acted in office. Read More
Pittsburgh Tribune Review, February 05, 2021
Prominent Pa. attorney helping lead Trump's impeachment defense
Professor Chris Borick says Castor has been no stranger to controversy on his own. Read More
WITF, February 05, 2021
Pa. data shows Republican voters leaving party after Jan. 6 insurrection
Chris Borick, director of the Institute of Public Opinion says those events just wouldn't allow them to - even in name - remain Republican. Read More
WITF, February 05, 2021
Smart Talk: Pennsylvania voters' views on 2020 general election
Muhlenberg's post-election survey of Pennsylvanians included the most controversial topics of this election: mail-in ballots, ensuring a secure election & the perception of voter fraud. Listen Now
Wzon-fm (maine), February 05, 2021
Sports Lit 101 w/Kathleen Bachynski
An interview about the history of youth tackle football and ongoing debates over its safety. Read More
Other News, February 05, 2021
Momfluencer Content Enrages Me. Why Can't I Look Away?
The pandemic has exposed and exacerbated so many inequalities that have long been festering, says Elizabeth Nathanson. Read More
Uol.com (brazil), February 05, 2021
Saving literature with fanfics
"I hate it when someone says 'wow, it looks like a fanfic' with the intention of saying something is bad. Do you know what a fanfic is? The great musical 'Hamilton,'" said Professor Francesca Coppa. Read More
CBS, February 05, 2021
Nationwide colleges perform overhaul to welcome students back to campus safely
Muhlenberg is featured and Allison Mintz '23 and Dean of Students Allison Gulati are interviewed for this segment which ran in 185+ CBS stations nationwide. Read More
Stat News, February 05, 2021
NFL should discourage people from indoor Super Bowl parties
The league has the platform and resources to reach Americans in ways that public health departments cannot, writes Professor Kathleen Bachynski. Read More
Other News, January 29, 2021
Momfluencer Content Enrages Me. Why Can't I Look Away?
The pandemic has exposed and exacerbated so many inequalities that have long been festering, says Media & Communication Professor Elizabeth Nathanson. Read More
The Nation, January 29, 2021
Student Organizing May Never Be the Same Again
Sydney Baron '22, who coordinates the Sunrise Movement branch at Muhlenberg College and leads the social media team for the College Climate Coalition, says, "The only tools we have are digital right now." Read More
Good Morning America, January 29, 2021
Rock bears striking resemblance to Cookie Monster from 'Sesame Street'
A tweet from History Professor Jacqueline Antonovich helps this agate Cookie Monster story go viral. Read More
Huffington Post, January 29, 2021
The Inside Of This Rock Looks Just Like Cookie Monster, And It's Worth A Lot Of Dough
Jacqueline Antonovich, a historian of medicine, gender and politics and assistant professor at Pennsylvania's Muhlenberg College, posted an image of it on Twitter and her post went viral. Read More
Washington Post, January 29, 2021
Move on or fight on: Americans remain sorely divided as Biden's quest for unity begins
Biden must find a way to persuade Americans to accept him and the nation's institutions, said Professor Christopher Borick. Read More
Splash (portugal), January 29, 2021
Francesca Coppa, professor of Literature at Muhlenberg College, in the USA, helped found the website Archive of our Own, a platform for fanfics. Read More
The Morning Call, January 22, 2021
PPL, Crayola owner join corporate titans in pulling campaign donations after Capitol insurrection
Major companies have split from politicians before but never before on this scale and intensity, said Professor Christopher Borick. Read More
The Middle East North Africa Financial Networ, January 22, 2021
Lack of female presence in leadership roles discussed in the new Somi Arian Podcast
Joshua Meredith, adjunct faculty in the School of Graduate Studies, shared his views on the ethical aspects of the lack of women leadership and discussed ways to overcome it. Read More
Tap Into Montville (nj), January 22, 2021
Muhlenberg College Women Athletes Form a Business Club
Juniors Nikki Bonvini (lacrosse), Amanda Gorski (basketball), Sarah Karmazyn (softball) and Kristin Oberg (field hockey, softball) recently formed the Muhlenberg Women in Business Club. Read More
WITF, January 22, 2021
Smart Talk: The Inauguration of President Joe Biden
Chris Borick, Director of the Muhlenberg College Institute of Public Opinion, was a guest on Wednesday's program. Read More
Nu.nl (netherlands), January 22, 2021
Why does big tech buy podcast companies?
Not because there's a lot of advertising money to be made but because it can attract a larger audience to their platforms, says Media & Communication Professor John Sullivan. Read More
Times-union (ny), January 22, 2021
Saratoga Springs vet captured Nazi flag recovered in Pennsylvania fireplace
History Professor Jacqueline Antonovich's find first shocked then delighted her. Read More
The Atlantic, January 22, 2021
Go Ahead, Share Your Vaccine Selfie
Professor Kathleen Bachynski on the power of images to overcome skepticism toward inoculation. Read More
The Atlantic, January 15, 2021
Go Ahead, Share Your Vaccine Selfie
Think of it as a public service. Kathleen Bachynski, assistant professor of public health, comments on the power of photos to overcome skepticism toward inoculation. Read More
The Morning Call, January 15, 2021
You have questions about vaccine distribution in the Lehigh Valley. We have answers
Get vaccinated as soon as you're eligible, says Director of Public Health Chrysan Cronin. The longer we wait, the greater the chances of the virus mutating to the point that it can resist available vaccines. Read More
Wzon-fm (maine), January 15, 2021
Professor Kathleen Bachynski's book about the history of youth football and debates over its safety was the featured discussion on 'Sports Lit 101.' Listen Now
Associated Press, January 15, 2021
Swamp Project Restores Delaware County's Wetlands
Alumnus Andrew Martin's passion for the Great Cypress Swamp led to the restoration of 80 acres of freshwater wetlands, benefiting various species of Delaware wildlife and migratory shorebirds. Read More
The New York Times, January 15, 2021
Pandemic Victories for College Sports Have All Come With Caveats
The message college football has been sending is that, in a sense, things are back to normal, says Professor Kathleen Bachynski. It's a classic example of action speaking louder than words. Read More
Tapinto.net, January 15, 2021
YMCA Hosts "Souper Bowl" Food Drive to Fight Hunger in Our Community
Gabrielle Klausner '24 is leading a food drive for the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA. Read More
WESA, January 15, 2021
New PA GOP Leader Pushes Transparency Reforms Despite Party's Past Reluctance, Obstruction
Corman speaks of the need for these major reforms and on his own has demonstrated in part why they are a problem, said Political Science Professor Chris Borick. Read More
WFMZ, January 15, 2021
What could be the consequences of an impeachment proceeding for Trump?
Professor Chris Borick outlines what this could mean for the President. Read More
The Morning Call, January 08, 2021
Congress reaches deal on coronavirus relief bill after compromise over Toomey's Fed restrictions
It's easier for Toomey to take an unpopular stance when he's not seeking reelection, said Professor Chris Borick. Read More
WITF, January 08, 2021
Here's how Pennsylvania laid the last brick on the road to the White House.
PA's 20 electoral votes represented the top tier of battleground state prizes, said Professor Chris Borick. Read More
Chni News, January 08, 2021
National Guard heading to Washington, D.C., to secure peace
The ugly turn of events this week could have long-term consequences for the future of the Republican Party, said Chris Borick, a political science professor at Muhlenberg College. Read More
The Morning Call, January 08, 2021
Muhlenberg historian makes an unusual discovery in her home
Jacqueline Antonovich found World War II items in recently purchased old farmhouse. Read More
The Morning Call, January 08, 2021
Air Products Foundation announces scholarship program
The company will provide four scholarships to Muhlenberg College for women and minority accounting majors. Read More
Stamford Advocate, January 08, 2021
'Art is an evolving craft,' says Weston's award-winning sculptor Jesse Nusbaum
The 2013 alum has taken his passion for art to big heights. Read More
The Morning Call, January 08, 2021
Four Lehigh Valley-area colleges awarded "It's On Us PA" state grants
Began in 2016, the grants fund programs that improve awareness, remove barriers to reporting, and work on changing campus culture around sexual assault. Read More
The Morning Call, January 08, 2021
Dylan Gleason, 21, was a "courageous, loving, resilient, talented, passionate and compassionate man who fiercely protected people, especially those who experienced injustices." Read More
The Morning Call, January 08, 2021
For the birds, a Bethlehem developer takes the unusual step to preserve a chimney during demolition
Peter Saenger, Acopian Ornithological Specialist and Lehigh Valley Audubon Society president says it's critical to understand the birds' importance and impact on the environment. Read More
Abc23, December 19, 2020
Carter '02, former Muhlenberg football and baseball star, and assistant football coach, now the head football coach at Juniata, recently sat down for a chat at the ABC23TV Sports Desk. Read More
The Morning Call, December 18, 2020
Anonymous donors give Muhlenberg $7.5 million, biggest gift in the college's history
An alumnus from the 1970s and his wife have given the Allentown institution the biggest personal gift in its 172-year history. Read More
The Morning Call, December 18, 2020
Lehigh Valley Justice Institute founded to create a fairer criminal justice system
The newly formed institute will conduct a three-year research plan coordinated by psychology professor Kate Richmond and others. Read More
WLVT-PBS 39, December 18, 2020
The Pandemic is Affecting the Nation's Poverty Rate
"It's a triple-whammy right now as this is unfolding for a lot of families," says Psychology Professor Erika Bagley. Read More
WLVT-PBS 39, December 18, 2020
Associate Provost Brooke Vick and Assistant Director of Multicultural Life Kiyaana Cox-Jones were guests on PBS39 to discuss the election of Kamala Harris. Read More
WFMZ, December 18, 2020
Muhlenberg College to expand with two buildings, using $7.5M gift
The $7.5M gift from a Muhlenberg graduate will go toward two capital projects at the college. Read More
Broadway World, December 11, 2020
Italian & American Playwrights Project Honors 2020 Selected Winners
Daniel Leisawitz, assistant professor of Italian studies, is a member of The Italian Advisory Board for the Italian & American Playwrights Project. Read More
Facilities Executive, December 11, 2020
Higher Education Sustainability Recognized With 2020 AASHE Awards
Muhlenberg's Solar Partnership, a collaboration to source 100% of electricity from renewable sources of energy with three other PA schools, won a Campus Sustainability Achievement Award. Read More
Brown & White, December 11, 2020
Lehigh Valley Audubon Society's Peter Saenger heightens community appreciation for local wildlife
As an endowed research ornithologist and collection manager of the Acopian Center for Ornithology, Saenger focuses on the issue of bird-window collisions. Read More
Wallethub, December 11, 2020
Ranajoy Ray-Chaudhuri, assistant professor of economics, says most major credit card issuers are offering accommodations for customers experiencing financial stress. Read More
Seattle Times, December 11, 2020
Sports rolls on in the U.S. while the pandemic rages: Is it worth the risk?
Professor Kathleen Bachynski worries too many Americans falsely believe young athletes are immune from serious COVID-19 harm. Read More
The Philadelphia Inquirer, December 11, 2020
GOP leadership silent after Pa. senator tests positive for COVID-19 after maskless election event
"I see a lot of people doing all the things we're asking people not to do," says Chrysan Cronin, director of public health. Read More
60 Minutes, December 11, 2020
Dr. Dayna McCarthy '05 was recently profiled on 60 Minutes for her fantastic work with patients suffering from the long-term effects of COVID at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City. Read More
Connecticut Patch.com, December 11, 2020
Sculptor Jesse Nusbaum Wins 'Artist of the Future' Award
Nusbaum '13, a sculptor known for creating realistic bronze animals, was named the winner of the award for those 'most likely to shape the future of the art world.' Read More
WFMZ, December 11, 2020
Muhlenberg College to host virtual candlelight services
All levels of singers are welcome as Muhlenberg presents its popular Advent candlelight carols service virtually this weekend. RSVP online. Read More
NJ.com, December 11, 2020
Steve DiGregorio of Nutley is N.J.'s Football Coach of the Year for 2020
DiGregorio '83 played four years at Muhlenberg College and then immersed himself in the coaching culture. Read More