Bruce Wightman (Biology) Is a Leading Scholar
Wightman, who studies a microscopic worm that allows scientists to understand a great deal about humans, has mentored hundreds of student researchers during his decades at Muhlenberg.
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 10:46 AM
Junior Leads Collaborative Effort to Help Endangered Bat Species
Muhlenberg student Sophie Tomov ’26 spearheaded a change to the College’s bat removal policy in order to make the survival of captured bats more likely.
Thursday, December 12, 2024 08:40 AM
Junior Biology Major Continues to Conduct Undergraduate Research During Her Semester Abroad
International student Fuka Aizawa ’26 has worked in two different labs at Muhlenberg and is now taking part in a research assistantship in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 11:10 AM
Professor of Biology’s Paper Cited as a Key Publication in Awarding of Nobel Prize
A 1993 paper Bruce Wightman co-authored laid groundwork for the research that earned Gary Ruvkun and Victor Ambros the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Wightman was interviewed for a “Scientific American” story about the work.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 08:41 AM
As a Student, Brandon Brogle ’20 Fell in Love With Birds. Now, He’s Trying to Save Them
Brogle continues to work closely with the Acopian Center for Ornithology at Muhlenberg College.
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 03:49 PM
Muhlenberg Bird/Glass Collision Research Featured in 'National Geographic'
Glass is even more deadly to birds than previously thought, according to a new peer-reviewed study led by Professor of Ornithology Daniel Klem. But, unlike many environmental problems, the solutions are simple.
Thursday, June 6, 2024 05:14 PM
I Live and Work in Alaska’s Denali National Park and Preserve
As a park guide, I host educational programs, lead hikes, help maintain the park’s social media presence and spend all year in this extreme environment.
Saturday, June 1, 2024 10:12 AM
Four Alumni Are Co-authors on a Recently Published Biochemistry Paper
As students, Sara Ringenbach ’23, Riri Yoza ’23, Paige A. Jones ’22 and Muxue Du ’21 conducted undergraduate research with Professor of Chemistry Keri Colabroy, who’s also a co-author. The research relates to enzymes that create building blocks for antibiotics.
Monday, April 29, 2024 09:28 AM
Professor of Biology Marten Edwards Named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar
Edwards will investigate tick biology and tick-borne human pathogens in Mexico this fall.
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 04:49 PM
Abrar Shamim ’20 to Join Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital M.D.-Integrated Program
Shamim, who earned a D.D.S. from the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, will obtain an M.D. from Harvard and serve as a general and oral and maxillofacial surgery resident at the Massachusetts General Hospital.
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 09:36 AM
Muhlenberg Offers Innovative Mock Application Process for Prehealth Students
The process, which now stretches over an entire academic year, challenges each student to create the strongest application they can and produces powerful results.
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 00:32 PM
Join Us: Community Open Day at Fahy Commons
Muhlenberg College invites the community to an information session and guided tour of The Fahy Commons for Public Engagement and Innovation on the evening of January 10 to learn about sustainable design and building practices.
Friday, December 8, 2023 11:59 AM
Niche Ranks Muhlenberg Top in Pennsylvania for College Food — Again
Muhlenberg was also named the 18th Best College in Pennsylvania and in the top 10 percent nationally for performing arts. The College was in the top 10 in the state for Best Colleges for Communications (#6), Best Small Colleges (#7) and Best Liberal Arts Colleges (#8) and among the top 25 for several academic programs, overall value and more.
Thursday, August 31, 2023 09:22 AM
In Memoriam: NIH Research Scientist Andy Golden ’82
Golden, who made major contributions toward scientific understanding of how cells divide and more recently focused on rare inherited diseases, died July 1.
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 01:46 PM
The Most Important Toxic Exposure of Our Generation
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing rules to mitigate a group of dangerous chemicals that can be found throughout the environment, including in our drinking water.
Monday, July 17, 2023 10:03 AM
Muhlenberg Receives $266,280 Grant to Improve Retention of Underrepresented Students in STEM
The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations grant will support the creation and implementation of the MUHLES Program, set to launch next summer.
Tuesday, July 11, 2023 08:21 PM
Celebrating the Class of 2023
The College’s Commencement honored graduates in a ceremony held in downtown Allentown’s PPL Center.
Monday, May 22, 2023 11:00 AM
This Is the Liberal Arts
At Muhlenberg, each student is exposed to a variety of ideas, ways of thinking and academic disciplines, regardless of what they end up declaring as a major. These stories demonstrate the power and potential of such an education.
Friday, May 5, 2023 00:33 PM
Predental Biology Major Publishes Article on Her Undergraduate Research
Shivani Iyer ’23 and Assistant Professor of Public Health Kathleen Bachynski are co-authors of the qualitative study of perspectives on headgear in girls’ lacrosse.
Friday, March 24, 2023 09:06 AM
Muhlenberg Announces Faculty Promotions
Five members of the faculty were recently awarded tenure and promoted to associate professor by the Board of Trustees on the recommendation of President Kathleen Harring and Provost Laura Lowe Furge.
Friday, February 10, 2023 07:54 AM
The Teaching Bug
Greg Pask ’08, an insect neurobiologist and award-winning Middlebury College professor, reflects on how his Muhlenberg experience shaped his journey as an educator, scientist and mentor.
Wednesday, January 4, 2023 03:40 PM
The Teaching Bug
Greg Pask ’08, an insect neurobiologist and award-winning Middlebury College professor, reflects on how his Muhlenberg experience shaped his journey as an educator, scientist and mentor.
Wednesday, January 4, 2023 03:40 PM
Athletes Find Support and Camaraderie in New Student Group
Head in the Game, which launched in 2021, recognizes that student-athletes from all sports face challenges with things like time management, perfectionism and performance anxiety and provides a space for bonding, venting and learning how to cope.
Thursday, December 8, 2022 01:50 PM
Building a Strong Foundation for Veterinary School, in the Classroom and the Lab
Undergraduate research experiences, rigorous coursework and close faculty mentorship helped Jess Sommer ’21 on her way to the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine.
Monday, November 21, 2022 10:54 AM
Inside the Cell
Professor of Biology and Co-Director of Biochemistry Amy Hark shares her interest in genes and gene expression with students in the classroom, in her lab and via a research consortium she’s been part of since 2009.
Wednesday, November 16, 2022 01:56 PM
Three Recent Biology Alumni Publish Papers on Bumblebee Research
The alumni — now in medical, dental and veterinary school — worked in the lab of Professor of Neuroscience and Biology and Chair of Neuroscience Jordanna Sprayberry during their time at Muhlenberg.
Friday, October 14, 2022 09:49 AM
Two Juniors Complete Internship With UN Agency
William Moody ’24 and Bhavna Prakash ’24 worked for the International Telecommunications Union, specifically on the issue of global broadband access.
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 09:53 AM
Students Develop a Sustainable Business Concept in Grant-Funded Summer Program
This year’s group’s idea was to use shell waste from pecan and hazelnut manufacturers to create a soil dressing for potted plants.
Tuesday, August 16, 2022 09:49 AM
Students Conduct Field Research at Graver Arboretum
Bethany Fluck ’23 and Katie Raab ’24 studied predator and prey interactions under the mentorship of Professor of Biology Erika Iyengar.
Tuesday, August 16, 2022 09:25 AM
2400 Chew: Elizabeth Koniers Brown ’01
In this episode of the 2400 Chew podcast, Chiquita Griffin, director of employer and alumni engagement at Muhlenberg's Career Center, talks to Elizabeth Koniers Brown ’01, who is the director of external affairs and communications at the Delaware River Basin Commission.
Tuesday, August 9, 2022 02:47 PM
Pfizer Internship Allows Pre-Dental Student to Explore Data Science
Sruti Sailam ’23, who starts at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine this fall, is spending the summer as a computational biology intern with the pharmaceutical company.
Thursday, July 14, 2022 10:29 AM
Recent Grad Bound for Harvard Dental School Is Lead Author on New Paper
Christina Xu ’22 explored how different flavors of e-cigarettes affect the oral microbiome and published her findings in “Dentistry Journal” last month.
Monday, June 27, 2022 09:17 AM
Six Faculty Members Named Recipients of The Daniel J. and Carol Shiner Wilson Grant for the Completion of Scholarly Projects
The awards were presented at Muhlenberg's 2022 Honors Convocation ceremony.
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 04:52 PM
Pushing Boundaries
Seniors culminate their Dana Scholars honors program with presentations highlighting their interdisciplinary research.
Tuesday, May 31, 2022 11:36 AM
Celebrating the Class of 2022
The College’s 174th Commencement honored graduates in a ceremony held in downtown Allentown’s PPL Center.
Sunday, May 22, 2022 06:00 PM
Muhlenberg Announces Faculty Promotions
Seven members of the faculty were recently promoted to full professor by the Board of Trustees on the recommendation of President Kathleen Harring and Provost Laura Lowe Furge.
Monday, May 9, 2022 03:22 PM
RJ Fellows Give Senior Symposium Presentations
Presentations and research aligned with this year’s theme of “Positive Change Through Social Entrepreneurship.”
Friday, April 29, 2022 09:04 AM
Student Research: Posters & Presentations
Muhlenberg students and faculty recently presented at the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) meeting in Philadelphia and the Lehigh Valley Molecular and Cell Biology Society symposium held at Allentown’s Cedar Crest College.
Thursday, April 14, 2022 03:31 PM
Physician and Bioethicist Dr. Benjamin Wilfond ’81 to Speak at Muhlenberg’s 174th Commencement
Wilfond will receive an honorary degree alongside environmentalist Karen El-Chaar at the May 22, 2022 ceremony.
Thursday, March 31, 2022 00:00 PM
Something to Smile About
The College has a reputation for producing alumni who go on to attend—and excel at—some of the top dental schools in the country.
Tuesday, March 22, 2022 01:04 PM
Muhlenberg to Host Talk that Focuses on Mental Health in Graduate School
The Graduate School Preparatory Program has invited Janeria Easley, Ph.D., to share her story and advice for students.
Tuesday, March 15, 2022 02:53 PM
Two Biology Alumni Are First Authors on Recently Published Papers
Brooke Torjman ’19 and Elizabeth Long ’21 both conducted research with Professor of Biology Erika Iyengar as undergraduates.
Thursday, March 10, 2022 02:24 PM
Campus Hunger: Advocating for Change
A symposium at Muhlenberg this fall highlighted the often invisible issue of hunger on college campuses and the state and national legislation that can help.
Wednesday, December 15, 2021 00:46 PM
Biology Courses Propel Graduate Toward Med School
Bahaa Abdellatif ’21 found success in the classroom and a sense of fulfillment in the community.
Wednesday, December 8, 2021 10:36 AM
Integrative Learning Course Examines Where Science and Entrepreneurship Meet
Life Science Innovations, team-taught by a professor and an alum, explores the drug development process and its ethical implications as well as the wide variety of career options in the biotech industry.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021 09:45 AM
Helping Students From Underrepresented Backgrounds Consider Grad School
A new program offers workshops, resources and—most importantly—mentorship for students and recent alumni in all fields of study.
Thursday, October 28, 2021 10:20 AM
Bioethicist Delivers Inaugural Shankweiler Scholars Lecture
Travis Rieder, a faculty member at Johns Hopkins University, spoke about his personal experience with opioid addiction and the takeaways for aspiring medical professionals.
Tuesday, October 19, 2021 02:06 PM
How to Save Billions of Birds from Window Deaths
Decades of research and a new book by Professor Daniel Klem provide solutions for this critical conservation issue.
Thursday, September 23, 2021 03:14 PM
Junior Researches Attitudes Toward Concussion Incidence and Headgear in Women’s Lacrosse
Shivani Iyer ’23 interviewed coaches, players, researchers and others to better understand the perspectives and experiences surrounding head injury and protection in the sport.
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 10:57 AM
Meet Our New Faculty
Muhlenberg welcomes 26 new full-time educators to campus this fall, including tenure-track and visiting faculty members and Consortium for Faculty Diversity fellows from a variety of disciplines.
Monday, September 13, 2021 08:00 AM
Senior Researches the Sustainability of Feminine Hygiene Products
This fall, Claire Pancoast ’22 intends to interview peers to discover what it might take for them to switch to more environmentally friendly options.
Tuesday, September 7, 2021 09:43 AM
Rising Senior Serves as Medical Assistant During Summer Break
This summer, Natalie Smith '22 got her foot in the door on her future career with her summer internship at a local podiatry office.
Tuesday, August 24, 2021 02:45 PM
Perennials and Pollinators
A student-built pollinator garden is one of Muhlenberg College’s newest sustainability initiatives.
Wednesday, June 30, 2021 02:03 PM
Winners of 2021 Library Scholar Award for Information Literacy Announced
Now in its eleventh year, the award recognizes students who have demonstrated growth in and increased understanding of information literacy through independent study or research.
Thursday, June 3, 2021 07:23 PM
Cultivating Community
The Muhlenberg Garden Club allows students, faculty, staff and neighbors to enjoy, learn and grow in a natural space.
Thursday, May 27, 2021 09:30 AM
Muhlenberg Hosts First In-Person Commencement Since the COVID-19 Pandemic Began
The College’s 173rd Commencement celebrated the Class of 2021 in a pair of socially distanced ceremonies held in downtown Allentown.
Monday, May 24, 2021 09:35 PM
Erika Iyengar Awarded Donald B. Hoffman Research Fellowship
The award was presented at the College's 2021 Honors Convocation.
Friday, May 14, 2021 08:15 AM
Teaching Teeth
Ryan Gross ’15 built a hit YouTube channel to help fellow dental students master challenging material.
Thursday, April 8, 2021 01:29 PM
Blood in the Time of COVID
Dr. Suchi Pandey ’99 has worked to collect plasma from recovered coronavirus patients and to help evaluate it as a potential treatment.
Thursday, November 12, 2020 08:47 AM
Science at Muhlenberg
The College has a long-standing reputation for scientific excellence. Learn what makes Muhlenberg’s programs so strong and the scientists those programs produce so successful.
Thursday, November 5, 2020 03:26 PM
172nd Commencement Ceremony
The virtual event celebrated the more than 600 graduates of Muhlenberg College who earned degrees in May and October of this year.
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 04:20 PM
Meet Our New Faculty
Muhlenberg College welcomes six new full-time faculty members this fall.
Thursday, September 10, 2020 00:16 PM
A Data-Driven Approach to Pandemic Response
Epidemiologist Sherrine Eid ’97 is leading a software company’s team of experts as they assist clients with disease modeling, contact tracing and other key epidemiologic functions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 01:58 PM
Alum Oversees Makeshift Hospital to Prepare for Overcrowding
Should the need arise, Dr. Chris Raab ’93 P’22 P’24 will treat adult patients who don’t have COVID-19 inside his children’s hospital.
Wednesday, May 6, 2020 09:07 AM
Four Faculty Members Named Recipients of The Daniel J. and Carol Shiner Wilson Grant for the Completion of Scholarly Projects
The awards were presented at the College's 2020 Honors Convocation.
Monday, May 4, 2020 11:52 AM
'In Exchange for Gold' Wins Publishers Prize
Book by Professors Richard Niesenbaum and Joseph E. B. Elliott “documents the linkage between human experience and ecology.”
Friday, May 1, 2020 03:13 PM
ICU Doctor Manages Care for COVID-19 Patients in Delaware
Dr. Mike Benninghoff ’95 credits preparation and collaboration for his team’s treatment successes.
Friday, May 1, 2020 08:34 AM
Providing Emergency Care in a Hard-Hit Area
Physician assistant Kendra Moore ’13 sees a steady stream of COVID-19 patients in a northern New Jersey ER.
Tuesday, April 28, 2020 08:45 AM
Dentistry During the COVID-19 Crisis
Dr. Jordan Strott ‘07 can provide emergency care, but a shortage of protective equipment makes such work incredibly risky.
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 02:10 PM
How the New Pandemic Affects All Doctors and Patients
While vascular surgeon Dr. Meryl Simon Logan ’09 hasn’t treated anyone with COVID-19 yet, she has had to make difficult decisions about other patients’ care.
Thursday, April 16, 2020 08:13 AM
Muhlenberg Alum Cares for COVID-19 Patients in Tennessee
Amid a global pandemic, Courtney Graetzer ’14 is proud to be an ICU nurse.
Friday, April 10, 2020 09:24 AM
A Fantastical Lesson in Leadership
A trip to Disney should be fun. But for a group of Muhlenberg students this January, the trip also helped explore the many ways that Walt Disney World staff create a culture of leadership.
Tuesday, March 3, 2020 08:49 AM
Behind the Healthcare Curtain
From an early age, Meredith Krewson '20 knew that she wanted a career in medicine and healthcare for small children.
Tuesday, March 3, 2020 08:45 AM
Spotlight on Muhlenberg
The College’s students, faculty, staff, programs and alumni received expansive media coverage in 2019.
Thursday, December 19, 2019 11:20 AM
Good Use of a Bad Bug
Muhlenberg faculty and students are using the spotted lanternfly to attract local high schoolers to math and science.
Monday, December 2, 2019 02:43 PM