Muhlenberg 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.