Muhlenberg in the News
Recent media coverage of Muhlenberg College and its people
Technical.ly, March 31, 2023
Funding, mentoring, hiring: How these orgs collaborate with universities
Fastmail's Haley Hnatuk '20 talks about the mentoring she received at Muhlenberg and her return to campus for Alumni Week. Read More
WFMZ, March 31, 2023
"In Motion" at Muhlenberg College presents seven world-premiere dance pieces in its annual faculty and guest artist-choreographed concert. Read More
Stanford Social Innovation Review, March 31, 2023
Nonprofits can better evaluate and deploy their capacity to achieve their missions by accounting for the assets and liabilities that don't necessarily appear on their financial statements, writes Roland Kushner (business). Read More
Dance Magazine, March 31, 2023
Training Triple Threats: What Dancers Need to Know About Studying Musical Theater in College
The opportunity to shape his own course of study attracted Tommy Gedrich '21 to Muhlenberg where he double-majored in theater and dance and added courses in women's and gender studies. Read More
WLVT-PBS 39, March 31, 2023
WATCH: A Community Conversation: 'Life in the Lehigh Valley'
Chris Borick discusses the Institute of Public Opinion's recent survey. Read More
Inside Higher Ed, March 24, 2023
Data-Based Decision Tip: Disaggregate Data to Spot Underserved Populations
Muhlenberg College's career center administrators use participation and engagement data to better understand its underserved student populations and reframe its services. Read More
WFMZ, March 24, 2023
Flyers program pairs young women with female leaders in the organization
Senior Lauren Koranda, majoring in theatre and business administration, got to see the work that goes into the games from start to finish. Read More
Edge Media Network, March 24, 2023
Meet Kennedy Kanagawa, the Puppeteer Behind 'Into the Woods' Scene-Stealing Milky White
Alum Kanagawa manipulates a puppet of the cow to great acclaim. The New York Times put it simply: "That cow still kills." Read More
WFMZ, March 24, 2023
Students at Muhlenberg College explore the life of courageous aviatrix Harriet Quimby in a world premiere production "Freedom to Fly." Read More
The Valley Ledger, March 24, 2023
Greater Lehigh Valley Filmmaker Festival
Celebrate local filmmakers and their top submissions at ArtsQuest's Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas, including alum Maggie Mustion's "Bombshell." Read More
Broadway World, March 24, 2023
Meet Class of 2022 alum Clarissa Shirley. Read More
Tapinto.com (nj), March 17, 2023
Warren County Community College, Muhlenberg Sign Agreement
'Non-Traditional Learners' can continue their path to a bachelor's degree Read More
Lehighvalleynews.com, March 17, 2023
'Speculative Futures' at Muhlenberg College features lectures on socialism and immigration
What would the future look like without the COVID pandemic, climate change or racial injustice? That is the question Muhlenberg College's Center for Ethics poses in its author and film series. Read More
Sciences Et Avenir (france), March 17, 2023
Shale gas in the United States: the illusion of a consensus
Pennsylvania remains very divided: 48% are in favor of fracking, 44% are against it, according to a poll by Muhlenberg College. Read More
The Valley Ledger, March 17, 2023
"In Motion" Dance Concert at Muhlenberg March 30 - April 1
Seven world-premiere dance works feature explorations of form and theme from acclaimed faculty and guest choreographers. Read More
The Valley Ledger, March 17, 2023
Staging Courage for Kids: "Freedom to Fly"
Muhlenberg theater project for young audiences explores the life of courageous aviatrix Harriet Quimby in a world premiere production, March 24-25, led by Baker Artist-in-Residence Joshua Rashon Streeter. Read More
Inside Higher Ed, March 10, 2023
Congratulations to Andrew Ardizzoia, music; Giancarlo Cuadra, biology; Matthieu de Wit, neuroscience; Tineke D'Haeseleer, history; and Alexandra Frazer, psychology. Read More
Lehighvallynews.com, March 10, 2023
COMMENTARY: To address teacher shortage, first make schools a great place to work
Teacher recruitment is an important strategy. But just as important is finding a way to hang on to the good teachers we have, writes Gregory Collins (business). Read More
Counterpunch, March 10, 2023
5 Surprising Things That Could Be Preventing Your Backyard From Serving as a Wildlife Sanctuary
When we design ecologically attractive landscapes that include real dangers to wildlife, we have created ecological traps, writes Dan Klem (biology). Read More
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, March 03, 2023
Pittsburgh's next generation of candidates wants to bring 'a fresh perspective' to city hall
There's a sense among younger voters and younger individuals that the institutions aren't addressing their concerns and that is acting as a catalyst for engagement, says Chris Borick (political science) Read More
Muck Rack Blog, March 03, 2023
Get to know Rene'e Garrick, vice president of business and legal affairs
Garrick '12, Muck Rack's first-ever VP of business and legal affairs, received a B.A. in political science, business and pre-law from Muhlenberg and a J.D. from Harvard Law School, Read More
Danbury Hamlet Hub, March 03, 2023
Staging What's Human: Arden Fluet of Danbury
Fluet was a cast member in "Love and Information" which ran February 23-26 at Muhlenberg College. Read More
Tapinto.com, March 03, 2023
Abigail Scheidel of Nutley Named to Small College Team
Four Muhlenberg players, including Scheidel, were named to Lehigh Valley Small College Teams. Read More
Herald-tribune (fl), February 24, 2023
We are New College - and we will stand together
Kimberly W. Heiman (biology), a graduate of New College of Florida, writes about the political pressures facing the college. Read More
Easton Express-Times, February 24, 2023
Muhlenberg dishes out the best college food in Pennsylvania, national ranking says
The College ranked number one in a 'best college food' in Pennsylvania survey and 10th best college food in the nation, out of nearly 1,500 other schools, according to a new survey by Niche.com. Read More
WFMZ, February 24, 2023
How unusually warm winter may be affecting the growing season
We're still in winter, from a biological perspective, so we're seeing an artificial acceleration of flowering, says Richard Niesenbaum (biology/sustainability studies). Read More
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, February 24, 2023
The reaction to John Fetterman's hospitalization for depression was nothing like 'the dark ages'
A clear majority of Pennsylvanians voted him into office. Everybody has to take a breath and see how this moves forward, says Chris Borick (political science). Read More
Lehighvalleynews.com, February 24, 2023
CBD: What is it and how is it different from weed?
The research suggests that CBD works on totally different targets in the body from those cannabis works on, says Jeremy Teissere (neuroscience), who is currently studying CBD with a research student. Read More
The Morning Call, February 17, 2023
The Morning Call notes that Muhlenberg is just the second college in the Lehigh Valley to announce women's wrestling as a varsity sport; Muhlenberg will join Cedar Crest when competition starts in 2024. Read More
Team Usa, February 17, 2023
Team USA shares the announcement of Women's Wrestling as Muhlenberg's 23rd Division III Varsity Sport. Read More
WFMZ, February 10, 2023
Biden lays out achievements in State of the Union address
In some ways, the speech was targeted at Democratic voters, and I think that's where the challenge for President Biden is if he indeed wants to seek another term in office, says Chris Borick (political science). Read More
Kcbs Radio (ca), February 10, 2023
Why cleaning daily-use items is an easy way to prevent illness
An interview with Chrysan Cronin, director and associate professor of public health. Listen Now
E & E News, February 10, 2023
Fetterman tries to straddle Democratic energy divide
Polls, including surveys MCIPO's Chris Borick has commissioned, have shown that Pennsylvanians generally agree with Fetterman's stated position that fracking should be regulated more but not banned. Read More
WFMZ, February 04, 2023
Things to Do: Black History Month
"Traveling While Black" community conversations will be held throughout the Lehigh Valley including at 7 p.m. on Feb. 22 at Muhlenberg College. Read More
Associated Press, February 03, 2023
Election-Denying Lawmakers Hold Key Election Oversight Roles
Christopher Borick (political science) says Republicans need to mind the lessons from 2022. Denying the outcomes of fair elections, he said, "is a loser for the Republican Party. Straight up." Read More
Slate (france), February 03, 2023
Wearing a helmet is not the alpha and omega of bike safety
Placing the responsibility for safety on the shoulders of individuals alone is a guarantee of failure, says Kathleen Bachynski (public health), without investments in road infrastructure. Read More
Broadway World, February 03, 2023
"Regretfully, So the Birds Are" Premieres in New York
You-Shin Chen (theatre & dance) is the Scenic Designer for the production opening on April 11. Read More
34th Street Magazine, February 03, 2023
Explore and Transform: A Look into the World of Fanfiction
An interview with Francesca Coppa (English). Read More
Marie Claire (greece Edition), January 27, 2023
You probably don't clean these parts of your home properly and often
We coexist with microbes, but there are some that are more harmful to humans than others, says Chrysan Cronin, director of public health. Read More
Chaddsfordlive.com, January 27, 2023
DCCC, Muhlenberg reach agreement
A new partnership provides a pathway for Delaware County Community College graduates into Muhlenberg's accelerated bachelor's degree programs. Read More
WFMZ, January 27, 2023
Muhlenberg College Department of Theatre & Dance will present a staged reading of a new play "(&Medea)" Read More
Jewish Standard, January 27, 2023
Alum Jacob Kraus intended to major in English. "You're not allowed to declare a major until after your freshman year, so I took a music class." To his surprise, he found himself excited not only by performing but also by music history and theory. Read More
WESA, January 27, 2023
Pa. county GOP committee condemns fellow lawmakers for supporting Democrat for House Speaker
Chris Borick (political science) says it can actually make the party look like it wants to compromise to get things done. Read More
The Chronicle of Higher Education, January 27, 2023
Todd Lineburger, associate vice president and special adviser for strategic-advancement communications at the Rutgers University Foundation, has been named vice president for communications and marketing at Muhlenberg College. Read More
Slate, January 27, 2023
Putting the responsibility of safety solely on individual shoulders without investing in better transit culture all but guarantees failure, says Kathleen Bachynski(public health). Read More
Associated Press, January 27, 2023
Shapiro takes oath of office to become 48th Pa. governor
He ran on protecting voting access, abortion rights and tighter gun control laws. But his main goal was to find a middle ground between the Republican and Democratic parties, says Chris Borick (political science). Read More
The Philadelphia Inquirer, January 27, 2023
Pa. lawmakers once again propose moving up the presidential primary Chris Borick (political science) said the legislation could be an opportunity for a divided House to show constituents it can pass a bipartisan bill. Read More
Firstpost, January 20, 2023
Professor of Biology Marten Edwards shares how native flowers and weeds can help struggling bee populations that are facing habitat loss. Read More
The Philadelphia Inquirer, January 20, 2023
Chris Borick, professor of political science professor and director of the Muhlenberg Institute of Public Opinion, disucsses how a push to move the Pennsylvania primary could be an opportunity for a divided House to show constituents it can pass a bipartisan bill. Read More
WFMZ, January 13, 2023
Muhlenberg sweeps another home doubleheader
Dickinson and Bryn Mawr made their way to Muhlenberg College on Thursday night for a men's and women's doubleheader. The Mules took both. Read More
Higher Ed Dive, January 13, 2023
President Speaks: How colleges can help turn out the student vote
An op-ed by President Kathleen Harring about Muhlenberg's team effort to boost student-voter rates, which are now among the highest in the country. Read More
Firstpost (mumbai), January 13, 2023
US approves world's first vaccine for honeybees: Why is it needed?
Planting native flowers or even allowing patches of weeds to grow can help bolster bee populations, says Marten Edwards (biology). Read More
ABC, January 13, 2023
Women left out of concussion research
A lot of the research is associated with men's professional sports and so there is a disproportionate focus on concussions among men, says Kathleen Bachynski (public health) in a segment that ran on 40 TV stations nationwide. Read More
The Morning Call, January 06, 2023
Allentown School District students cheer on Muhlenberg men's basketball team
PHOTOS Read More
WFMZ, January 06, 2023
ASD students rewarded for hard work by going to college basketball game
Some of the top elementary school students in the district got the chance to see a basketball game at Muhlenberg College Wednesday. Read More
The Morning Call, January 06, 2023
His efforts on gun control and vote for impeachment put him at odds with a majority in his party, says Chris Borick (political science). Read More
Facilitiesnet, January 06, 2023
Study States Case to Install Bird-Safe Glass in New Commercial Buildings
A new report from Daniel Klem (biology/ornithology) shows installing bird-safe glass is a low-cost option when constructing new buildings. Read More
Lehigh Valley News.com, January 06, 2023
Christmas bird count in the Lehigh Valley
Peter Saenger, ornithology specialist and president of the Lehigh Valley Audubon Society says bird watching in general is an incredible amount of fun. Read More
Inside Higher Ed, January 06, 2023
Muhlenberg's New DEI Graduate Certificate noted in IHE's New Programs Coverage Read More
