Muhlenberg College

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

Three Muhlenberg athletes, graduate student Noel House and rising juniors Maya Richwine and David Seel, earned All-Metro Region honors for the outdoor season from the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.

Muhlenberg rising junior Marc Quarrie was named to the D3baseball.com All-America second team and the American Baseball Coaches Association/Rawlings All-America fourth team.

Three members of the Muhlenberg baseball team earned All-Region 5 recognition this season. Sophomore outfielder Marc Quarrie was a first-team selection on both the D3baseball.com and American Baseball Coaches Association all-region squads. Senior Brendan Hughes made the D3baseball.com first team as a utility player, while graduate student outfielder Jack Kent earned second-team honors from the ABCA.

Muhlenberg College graduate student Noel House earned second-team All-America honors by placing 13th in the javelin at the NCAA Division III Track and Field Championships.

Three Muhlenberg College men's lacrosse players -- rising junior midfielder Jack Bill, defender Brendan Lavarra '25, and defensive midfielder Matthew Hochegger '25 -- earned repeat selections on the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association All-America team.

Muhlenberg graduates Jillian Kubikowski '25 and Emily Vaughan '25 were named to the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association's All-Metro Region second team this spring.

High achieving Muhlenberg College students were inducted into Phi Beta Kappa this spring. Established in 1776, Phi Beta Kappa is the nation's most prestigious honor society for liberal arts and sciences undergraduates. Only about 10% of U.S. institutions have been granted Phi Beta Kappa chapters and each chapter employs a highly selective, merit-based invitation process to admit members. Because only 8-10% of the students in each member institution's graduating class can be admitted to Phi Beta Kappa, inducted students typically have credentials greatly exceeding the minimum 3.5 GPA in PBK-eligible courses (those outside of applied or professional/vocational courses), the minimum placement in the top 15% of their graduating class, and good student standing.

A record 109 Muhlenberg College student-athletes were recognized for their performance in the classroom and on the field, court, track and course with their selection to the Centennial Conference Academic Honor Roll for the spring 2025 season.

Graduating in the top tenth of their high school class, Shankweiler Scholars exhibit significant extra-curricular accomplishments, SAT scores of at least 1350, and demonstrate interest in pursuing a medical degree upon entering college. To graduate with the "Shankweiler Scholar" designation, Muhlenberg students must carry a 3.3 GPA and successfully complete courses in "Medicine as a Human Endeavor," "Medicine and Society" and the senior year Shankweiler Scholars Seminar.

To graduate with the "RJ Fellows" designation, students must carry a 3.3 cumulative G.P.A., meet standards of good campus citizenship and other program requirements.

Among the oldest annual conventions of its kind, the Intercollegiate Student Chemists Convention was first held in 1936. Its purpose is to celebrate and honor undergraduate research in the chemical sciences, offering students a platform to present their research and findings through oral presentations. Contributions from all areas of chemistry are encouraged and welcomed. The 88th convention was held at Muhlenberg College this spring.

Muhlenberg's Class of 2025 will celebrate commencement on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 10 a.m., in the PPL Center (Allentown). Ceremony speakers include award-winning psychologist and Muhlenberg honorary degree winner, Beverly Daniel Tatum, Ph.D., President Kathleen E. Harring, Ph.D., and graduating students Teigan Brown (Bachelor of Science degree in neuroscience) and Christine Compton (Bachelor of Business Administration). An honorary degree will also be awarded to alumna Jacy Good '08.

Congratulations to Muhlenberg College's class of 2025 master's degree candidates! Muhlenberg graduates will celebrate the 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 10 a.m., at the PPL Center in Allentown. The event will be livestreamed on Muhlenberg's Commencement website.

Following one of the most successful seasons in program history, four Muhlenberg players earned spots on the All-Centennial Conference women's lacrosse team. Seniors Jillian Kubikowski and Emily Vaughan made the first team, giving the Mules two first-team selections for the first time since 2018. Sophomore Emma Youngling was a second-team pick, and junior Abba Diglio received honorable mention.

For the second straight season, five Muhlenberg players were named to the All-Centennial Conference men's lacrosse team. Sophomores Chase Kusko and Jack Bill landed on the first team, senior Brendan Lavarra was named to the second team, and senior Matthew Hochegger and sophomore Daniel Friedel received honorable mention.

After posting one of the biggest turnarounds in program history, the Muhlenberg baseball team had two of its players named to the All-Centennial Conference first team.

Senior Kaya Mahy picked up one of the league's major honors; she was named Gold Glove of the Year as the top defensive player. Sophomore Skyla Campisi earned first-team honors as a utility player, Mahy and junior Sarah Hulsen landed on the second team, and graduate student Gillian Zack received honorable mention.