Muhlenberg in the News
Recent media coverage of Muhlenberg College and its people
The Morning Call, May 07, 2021
Daniel Wilson, professor emeritus of history, shares his perspective as a post-polio survivor and vaccine advocate. Read More
ABC, April 30, 2021
After 17 years, Brood X cicadas surface in PA
"The males will sing their hearts out and the females will see if they like the song." Phil. CH6 Action News interviews Professor Marten Edwards. Read More
Usa Today, April 30, 2021
Millions of cicadas are coming to parts of the US. Here's how you can help track them.
In a series of articles picked up by dozens of newspapers across the country, Professor Martin Edwards talks tracking cicadas. Read More
The Morning Call, April 30, 2021
Your View by Muhlenberg students: How hunger affects even prestigious colleges
Ava Bianchi '23 and Rebecca Grunberger '23 wrote about food insecurity on college campuses. Read More
Common Dreams, April 30, 2021
Tucker Carlson's Racism: Paid for by You
Cable companies could offer a package that excludes channels they don't want, says Professor John Sullivan. Read More
WITF, April 30, 2021
Public health leaders work to win over PA Republicans who say they won't get vaccinated
Half of all PA Republicans polled said they don't plan to ever get immunized, an April Muhlenberg College public health survey found. Read More
The Morning Call, April 30, 2021
Your View : How universal pre-K could result in child care closures
Implementation question will have big implications for the affordability of and access to child care in Pennsylvania, writes Professor Gregory J. Collins. Read More
The Morning Call, April 30, 2021
Muhlenberg Poll: Allentown residents positive about the city but concerned about crime, schools
The survey also shows residents overwhelmingly say they believe the downtown PPL Center and surrounding buildings have improved the city's image. Read More
The Morning Call, April 23, 2021
Those who say it's headed in the wrong direction outnumber those who think it is improving, according to a new Morning Call/Muhlenberg College poll. Read More
University Business, April 23, 2021
Advancement in a pandemic: How one college made it happen
Muhlenberg Colege stepped up with innovative solutions and a strong focus on relationship building to enjoy record returns. Read More
The Philadelphia Inquirer, April 23, 2021
Trump ally Lou Barletta nears a run for Pennsylvania governor with new political group
A Muhlenberg Pennsylvania Public Health poll this month showed a sharp divide on Wolf's handling of the pandemic. Read More
The Jewschool, April 23, 2021
Director Interview: David Romberg on 'The Man of the Monkey' and the Problem of Belonging
Professor David Romberg on his new film, streaming free nationwide through 4/29. Read More
WITF, April 23, 2021
Smart Talk: Poll finds majority of Pennsylvanians remain concerned about public health situation
Professor Chris Borick on how Pennsylvanians feel about the pandemic, vaccines and the state's response. Listen Now
The Philadelphia Inquirer, April 23, 2021
Pennsylvania's 2022 races show how marijuana legalization has gone from fringe to front-runner
A Muhlenberg College poll last week makes clear the evolution of the issue and the ideological split it still provokes. Read More
Patriot News, April 23, 2021
55 Pa. counties have substantial spread of COVID-19, positive test rate rises slightly
A Muhlenberg PA Public Health poll last week found 3 in 10 of those surveyed who have not had a shot said they don't plan on getting vaccinated. Read More
Pa Environment Digest, April 16, 2021
Muhlenberg Poll Finds Heath Concerns Over Fracking, Climate Change Decline In PA
A new poll finds health concerns over fracking natural gas have declined by 11 percentage points over the last two years; 48% believe climate change is a major risk. Read More
The Morning Call, April 16, 2021
Muhlenberg College poll shows many Pennsylvanians still hesitant to get COVID-19 vaccine
The survey, released Wednesday, focused on public health issues. Read More
The Morning Call, April 16, 2021
Professor Chrysan Cronin is concerned the pause could fuel vaccine hesitancy. Read More
Entertainment Weekly, April 16, 2021
Ginny & Georgia producers on making a show about witty, smart women dealing with real issues
Sarah Lampert '10 is the writer and creator of the Netflix dramedy about a mother-daughter relationship. Read More
Wvia-fm (npr), April 16, 2021
Professor David Romberg discusses his new feature film, 'Man of the Monkey.' Free viewing nationwide April 15-29 through the Miami Jewish Film Festival. Listen Now
Cnn, April 16, 2021
100+ symptoms have been reported including fatigue, headaches, brain fog, muscle aches & heart palpitations, according to Dr. Dayna McCarthy '05. Read More
WLVT-PBS 39, April 16, 2021
Community Update on Coronavirus
Public Health Professor Chrysan Cronin was one of the guests on the April 14 program. Read More
Nurture Nature Center, April 16, 2021
Spotlight on Community: Muhlenberg College Institute of Public Opinion
"In a democracy where the will of the people should guide their elected officials, measuring the wants, concerns, views and needs of the people is important," says Professor Chris Borick. Read More
Indianapolis Star, April 16, 2021
'Otherworldy': This spring, millions of cicadas will be singing and clicking, looking for a mate. They don't harm people, pets, crops or house plants, says Professor Marten Edwards, but they may be a bit annoying. Read More
The Morning Call, April 16, 2021
Bethlehem unveils climate action plan that calls for net-zero carbon emissions by 2040
Last year, Allentown's Environmental Advisory Council worked with Hannah Chiesa '21 to develop an initial greenhouse gas inventory. Read More
WFMZ, April 09, 2021
James Peck directs "A List" by Gertrude Stein April 11-13 and "Unstable Connections" by Gertjan Houben and Beth Schachter begins April 15. Read More
The New York Times, April 09, 2021
How Do I Define My Gender if No One Is Watching Me?
Rebecca Minor '11, a licensed clinical social worker who works with trans youth, is quoted extensively. Read More
Other News, April 09, 2021
Professor of media and communication, John Sullivan is interviewed about his research on platformization and podcasting. Read More
The Philadelphia Inquirer, April 09, 2021
Pa. is finally expanding vaccine eligibility. But perceptions of a rocky rollout linger.
Public Health Professor Chrysan Cronin says the message should be, "We know you're frustrated and that the way we have gone about it is not efficient, and this is what we're doing about it." Read More
Washington Post, April 09, 2021
Nationals-Mets opening series is postponed because of coronavirus concerns
The tricky part of curbing an outbreak is the incubation period. says Professor Kathleen Bachynski. Read More
The Philadelphia Inquirer, April 02, 2021
Senate GOP leaders tap well-connected Pa. political operative to lead campaign arm
It's integrated, said Professor Christopher Borick of Zaborney's ties to former Maverick employees now working in the public policy and campaign realms. Read More
Inside Higher Ed, April 02, 2021
Big Read-and-Publish Push Arrives
One of the primary concerns is that in the long term, the "barriers currently imposed on readers will be erected for authors instead," said Jefferson Pooley, professor of media and communication. Read More
The Morning Call, April 02, 2021
Readers React: Equality Act would continue march toward justice
Individuals in the LGBT community deserve what's right, writes Melissa Borker '22. Read More
Spectacle: An Unscripted History Of Reality T, April 02, 2021
Media & Communication Professor Elizabeth Nathanson, a guest on the podcast, talks about the show's subversive sweetness. Listen Now
Geeks, Geezers And Googlization Podcast, April 02, 2021
Women & Masculinity: Glass Ceilings to Sticky Floors
Professor Kate Richmond is a guest of the podcast about women navigating the hidden systems in the workforce and how men can help. Read More
NBC, April 02, 2021
Examining Proposed Amendments to Pa.'s Constitution
NBC Philadelphia talks with Political Science Professor Christopher Borick about the proposed constitutional amendments up for a vote in May. Watch Now
Associated Press, April 02, 2021
Researchers who mapped Pa. cicadas 17 years ago wait for their return
A Morning Call article featuring alums Rick Crist & Michael Sitvarin and Professor Marten Edwards runs in dozens of news outlets nationwide. Read More
The Morning Call, April 02, 2021
Role models are important to convey to young girls everywhere that it's normal for women to be in high-profile office, says Professor Lanethea Mathews-Schultz. Read More
The Morning Call, March 26, 2021
Allentown police recruit more homegrown officers who speak Spanish
Officer Louis Santiago, who has a business & marketing degree from Muhlenberg, could have applied to be a police officer anywhere. Read More
WFMZ, March 26, 2021
Pa. COVID-19 cases on the rise, even as vaccine campaign continues
I see behaviors that make me very concerned, people are letting their guard down, said Chrysan Cronin, director of public health. Read More
Easton Express-Times, March 26, 2021
As a college student, I don't consider equality a 'generational thing'
Faith Samson '21 shares her views in an Op-Ed piece. Read More
The Braincore Podcast, March 26, 2021
Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway
Associate Provost Brooke Vick was a guest on an episode exploring the imposter syndrome. Read More
WFMZ, March 19, 2021
Muhlenberg returns to the stage virtually
The world premiere of "Magic," a virtual production, written and directed by Kiyaana Cox Jones and featuring original choreography by Randall Anthony Smith, runs through 3/21. Read More
The Morning Call, March 19, 2021
Rick Crist and Michael Sitvarin were working on a summer research project alongside their biology professor, Marten Edwards. Read More
Mychesco (pa), March 19, 2021
Pennsylvania Students to Compete in National Community Bank Case Study Competition
16 PA teams will be competing in the competition, including one from Muhlenberg College. Read More
The Morning Call, March 19, 2021
Is the Pennsylvania Supreme Court the key to controlling the statehouse? Democrats seem to think so
It's unusual to see a political party so overtly politicize the courts, said Chris Borick, director of the Institute of Public Opinion. Read More
The Independent (uk), March 19, 2021
Professor Paul McEwan is quoted extensively in an article written by Rachel Brodsky '08. Read More
The Morning Call, March 19, 2021
Melissa Dowd is honored for her work as a biology teacher and for advocating for women in STEM fields. Read More
The Chronicle of Higher Education, March 19, 2021
Humanizing Enrollment in a Virtual Year
Interim Enrollment VP Melissa Falk was one of the experts tapped to discuss how admissions officers foster a connection in this time of digital living. Watch Now
The Chronicle of Higher Education, March 19, 2021
Why Some Colleges Are Rethinking the Most Grueling Financial-Aid Form of All
The CSS Profile had become an obstruction for many families who were already stressed out about the FAFSA, says Greg Mitton, director of financial aid. Read More
The Morning Call, March 19, 2021
Lafayette, Muhlenberg colleges issue statements decrying anti-Asian racism during COVID-19 pandemic
Muhlenberg condemns all forms of racism and stands in solidarity with our Asian American, Asian and Pacific Islander community members, wrote President Kathleen Harring. Read More
BBC, March 12, 2021
History Professor Tineke D'Haeseleer is a guest on the BBCSounds podcast You're Dead to Me. Read More
The Philadelphia Inquirer, March 12, 2021
A rough vaccine rollout has even Democrats turning on Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf
Professor Chris Borick says governing during a crisis and during a lame-duck period is challenging. Read More
WFMZ, March 12, 2021
Allentown planners OK Muhlenberg College development
The college hopes to begin site work this spring and complete construction in time for fall 2022. Read More
The Morning Call, March 12, 2021
After year-long hiatus, there's some 'Magic' happening for Muhlenberg Theatre & Dance
The production was written and directed by Kiyaana Cox Jones, with original choreography by Randall Anthony Smith, assistant professor of dance and choreography. Read More
The Morning Call, March 12, 2021
Lafayette, Muhlenberg colleges issue statements decrying anti-Asian racism during COVID-19 pandemic
Muhlenberg College President Kathleen Harring sent a letter to students and staff in support of members of the Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Read More
The Chronicle of Higher Education, March 12, 2021
Humanizing Enrollment in a Virtual Year
Melissa Falk, interim VP for enrollment management, was one of the enrollment experts featured in this hourlong virtual forum. Watch Now
The Atlantic, March 12, 2021
Unlocking the Mysteries of Long COVID
Doctors at Mount Sinai, including Dr. Dayna McCarthy '05, are working to unlock the mysteries of long COVID. Read More
Salon, March 12, 2021
How will COVID Change Society?
Both the polio epidemic and Salk's vaccine significantly changed American policy and culture, according to Daniel Wilson, professor of history emeritus at Muhlenberg. Read More
WHYY, March 05, 2021
Top Pa. senator appoints colleague's wife to lucrative Gaming Control Board seat
Professor Christopher Borick said it is up to public officials like Corman to explain their picks. Read More
WFMZ, March 05, 2021
Professor Chris Borick says it's too soon to know what impact this will have on the midterm elections. Read More
Inside Higher Ed, March 05, 2021
At Muhlenberg College, seven members of the faculty were recently granted tenure and promoted to associate professor. Read More
The Chronicle of Higher Education, March 05, 2021
Laura Furge, a professor of chemistry at Kalamazoo College, has been named provost at Muhlenberg College. Read More
Wlvr-fm (npr Affiliate), March 05, 2021
Without major changes, Allentown School District faces up to $55M deficit by 2025
Greg Collins, assistant professor of business and an education finance expert, says the way the state funds schools hasn't kept up with changes in demographics and enrollment. Listen Now
The Morning Call, March 05, 2021
Lehigh Valley health official says Johnson & Johnson single-shot will be easier to distribute
The new vaccine is a game-changer, says Director of Public Health Chrysan Cronin. "There's a lot of good things about this vaccine the other two don't have." Read More
Cbs3 Philadelphioa, March 05, 2021
Aldrich '16, an elementary school psychologist, created a virtual Black History Month book club to inspire & connect with her students. Watch Now
The Morning Call, March 05, 2021
A rare, half-male, half-female cardinal was spotted in western Pennsylvania.
Professor Daniel Klem and ornithological specialist Peter Saenger provide expertise about unusual bird. Read More
Work Beyond Mac Podcast, March 05, 2021
Professor of Media & Communication Jeff Pooley talks tech and teaching!. Read More
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