Muhlenberg College

The Muhlenberg Weekly has been the official, independent student-run newspaper of Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania, since 1883.

"The Play That Goes Wrong," directed by Jim Van Valen, is an Olivier Award-winning farce and a global comic phenomenon, showing October 30 to November 2 in Muhlenberg College's Baker Theatre.

"Ride the Cyclone" opened the 2025-26 Muhlenberg College Theatre and Dance season this fall -- staged in Muhlenberg's intimate black box theatre. it was directed by theatre professor Troy Dwyer, with choreography by Sophia Wentz '26 and musical direction by Brian Chu.

Student leaders have been chosen to lead peers within student organizations at Muhlenberg College. The college's student groups include academic societies, advocacy organizations, cultural, religious, and social clubs, performance teams, media, and special interest organizations. Some require an audition or invitation of membership prior to joining.

With the help of the Office of Global Education, about 50% of Muhlenberg College students study abroad, through programs at more than 60 countries across different majors. Studies show that students who study abroad become more confident in their personal independence, and often benefit from better grades and a higher first job pay rate.

More than 50 Muhlenberg College students presented original scholarly research this fall -- in areas ranging from biology, chemistry, and physics, to English, art, and sociology.

More than a third of Muhlenberg students participate in the college's 23-sport intercollegiate athletics program. The red and grey Muhls are part of the NCAA Division III, Centennial Conference. The college's athletic programs are designed to motivate and empower students to develop leadership, well-being, sportsmanship, and interpersonal skills while nurturing a sense of civic responsibility.

Each Muhlenberg Resident Advisor (RA) is a strong leader with sound critical thinking and interpersonal skills, taking on a highly-responsible position. To be selected for the competitive role, RAs must take part in a selection, recruitment and training processes, demonstrate of sense of care for others, maintain a 2.5 grade point average, and model good conduct.

Orientation Leaders are mentors charged with guiding new students in their academic, personal, and social transition from high school to college.

Muhlenberg's newest students join the Allentown community from 26 states and 13 countries around the globe.

Padron-Curet, a theatre and Spanish double major, conducted fieldwork in Puerto Rico and in the United States to learn about Puerto Rican theatre and society in the mainland and in the diaspora.

McDonald, a sustainability studies major, splits her time between The Seed Farm and Second Harvest Food Bank - a local opportunity she found through Muhlenberg's Office of Community Engagement.

Talwar, a computer science and mathematics double major, is exploring how religious sites in her home country of India have changed over time.

Abrams, a pre-med chemistry major at Muhlenberg College, works in the lab at Rapa Therapeutics, which makes therapies to treat cancer and ALS.

Agnolet, an accounting major and student-athlete on the volleyball team, is interning with Keller Williams Real Estate in North Carolina's Outer Banks.

An environmental science and Jewish studies double major, Gideon Israel is spending a second summer working in mosquito control for the Rockland County (New York) Department of Health.

Majoring in business administration and minoring in dance, Sara Legnola serves as a peer tutor when she's not working on an honors thesis inspired by her family's business.

Muhlenberg students Erin Jackson '25, Ashley Kim '25, Alyssa Sipman '26, and Sydney Vogel '25 presented original research on molecular genetics of animal development alongside their advisor Bruce Wightman, professor of biology, at the 2025 International Worm Meeting in Davis, California. In addition, Vogel won first prize in the "mixed media" art competition for her bio-design sweater.

Greta Marchildon '26, a public health and history double major at Muhlenberg College and student-athlete on the Mules field hockey team, is spending her summer as a community outreach intern at Sweetser -- a behavioral health nonprofit in her home state.

Sciarrino, a student-athlete on the cross country and track teams, is contributing to projects that are seen by thousands of people.

Simon, a pre-med biology and neuroscience double major and student-athlete on the tennis team, credits the preparation and support he received at Muhlenberg with his success this summer.

Pallagrosi, a finance major and student-athlete on the Muhlenberg men's lacrosse team, is working in the firm's wealth management division.

Asiema, a pre-law international studies major, is delving into both history and today's society to understand why gender inequality still exists and how it connects to politics and tradition.

Glicklin, a media and communication major, is getting hands-on experience with writing, social media management, and a variety of other tasks through his internship with the WJLA-TV (ABC7 News) show "Good Morning Washington."

An English and creative writing and political science double major, Amy Swartz '26 is conducting research about the race of fictional characters -- bridging both of her academic disciplines.

Sabeen Safi '26, a pre-dental public health major, shares her experience of presenting the labratory work she's done alongside Danna Berro '26, and Cathy Tran '27 on vaping and the oral microbiome.

Diaz, an environmental science major, worked to capture and count small aquatic organisms in nearby Little Cedar Creek as part of an ongoing project led by Professor of Biology Erika Iyengar and Senior Lecturer of Environmental Science Karen Tuerk.

Tomov, a pre-med biology major and French minor at Muhlenberg College, is participating in the New York University Summer Research Early Identification Program.

Eichorn, a mathematics major, is participating in the National Science Foundation's Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program at the University of Florida.

To be eligible for the Dean's List, Muhlenberg College students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or better while taking three or more course units during a semester.