Center for Ethics Announces Theme, Fall Schedule
"Pandemic: Response, Resilience, Reflection" will provide a framework to look back and examine the ethical questions that arose due to the global impact of the COVID-19 virus.
Tuesday, August 24, 2021 09:38 AM
The Silent Second Pandemic
Dr. Dayna McCarthy ’05 works with patients who suffer from persistent symptoms for months after a COVID-19 diagnosis.
Tuesday, April 6, 2021 01:52 PM
Turning Grief into Action
If Jacob Sarrel ’21 gets his wish, his current marketing campaign will end very soon.
Thursday, March 25, 2021 01:30 PM
CBS News Features Muhlenberg College
A national CBS news crew visited campus in January to film a segment highlighting Muhlenberg’s “top to bottom” efforts to welcome students back safely for the spring semester.
Thursday, February 11, 2021 00:53 PM
Facts Over Fear
To end the COVID-19 pandemic, public health leaders need to ensure that enough people are willing to be vaccinated. Reaching the hesitant requires a multi-pronged approach that enlists trusted sources like community leaders and peers.
Friday, February 5, 2021 09:02 AM
What the Spring 2021 Semester Will Look Like
The College is welcoming back far more students than it did in the fall. Here’s what they can expect from their campus experience.
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 10:37 AM
Why You Should Get the COVID Vaccine As Soon As You're Able
Yes, even if you know higher-risk people who haven’t been offered a vaccine yet.
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 10:53 AM
Focusing on the Quality and Care of Life
When Rachel Plotke ’18 was in middle school, she watched her grandfather pass away from lung cancer. Now, she’s helping improve the quality of life for others with the same affliction.
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 09:43 AM
Five First-Year Students Discuss Their Fall 2020 Experience
Members of the Class of 2024 offer glimpses of what it’s been like to come to Muhlenberg during a pandemic.
Friday, November 13, 2020 09:00 AM
What It’s Like to Start College in the COVID-19 Era
We’re still on campus and it's starting to get cold. I guess I’ll need to buy a winter coat.
Friday, November 13, 2020 08:55 AM
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
Face Masks: No Longer Just for Football
Learn how coaches and athletes are navigating a fall season with major limitations on what can be done in person.
Monday, November 9, 2020 09:02 AM
‘From the Ashes’ Event Series Addresses Racism Amid COVID-19
The fall programming grapples with how COVID-19 is impacting contemporary racial crises, explores the historical roots of these issues and highlights the activism of younger generations.
Thursday, October 15, 2020 09:46 AM
A Semester Like No Other
Learn how Muhlenberg plans to ensure robust academic, co-curricular and extracurricular experiences for students this fall.
Thursday, August 27, 2020 10:47 AM
Muhlenberg Announces Important Fall Semester Update
As a result of the changing landscape related to the coronavirus pandemic, the College made the decision to reduce the number of students on campus.
Thursday, July 30, 2020 01:19 PM
Muhlenberg Joins Legal Challenge in Support of International Students
The College supports the Harvard and MIT lawsuit attempting to block the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) rule.
Monday, July 13, 2020 03:05 PM
Centennial Conference Announces Decision on Fall Sports
Muhlenberg will host a town hall meeting for student-athletes and their families to provide information and address concerns, and a FAQ page is available to provide additional details.
Tuesday, July 7, 2020 03:09 PM
Muhlenberg Announces Plans for Fall 2020 Semester
The strategy outlined by the College includes plans to resume on-campus instruction on August 24.
Tuesday, July 7, 2020 01:27 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
Muhlenberg Admissions to Prospective Students: Prioritize Self-Care, Care for Others During Pandemic
Developed in collaboration with admissions officials and endorsed by leaders at more than 315 institutions across the country, the statement describes what college admissions offices value and expect—and don't expect—from students during this time.
Monday, June 29, 2020 02:09 PM
Muhlenberg Extended Learning Program Offers Free Summer Study
Faculty, staff and donors came together to enable the College to offer 100 incoming students and 100 returning students the opportunity to apply for a grant to pay for one online course.
Wednesday, June 24, 2020 03:01 PM
Alum Helps Identify Gaps in COVID-19 Research
Yuxin Lei ’17 is part of a working group on gender and intersectionality research on COVID-19.
Thursday, June 18, 2020 03:49 PM
Alum Helps Design and Manufacture Critical Items in the Fight Against COVID-19
Todd Goldstein ’08, director of 3D design and innovation at a New York City-area hospital system, has worked to print swabs and other medical devices in short supply during the pandemic.
Wednesday, June 17, 2020 00:30 PM
Providing Help and Hope
Allentown’s Director of Community and Economic Development Leonard Lightner ’12 has worked to protect public health and ensure the survival of local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tuesday, June 16, 2020 01:43 PM
Supporting the “Sickest of the Sickest”
Elisa Vicari ’08, a licensed clinical social worker in a Long Island intensive care unit, has worked to ensure families stay connected with patients despite a near-total no-visitors policy during COVID-19.
Monday, June 15, 2020 09:37 AM
Plotting a Pandemic's Path
From his home office, Walter J. Chesla ’05 provided hospital leaders with critical details to make life-and-death decisions.
Monday, June 8, 2020 11:10 AM
Muhlenberg Hosts Drive-Through Meal Distribution
About 7,000 meals were given to local families at Friday's event, held in partnership with the Allentown Health Bureau, the Food Policy Council and Operation BBQ Relief, a national disaster-relief organization.
Tuesday, June 2, 2020 04:56 PM
Mourning During COVID-19
While the pandemic has drastically altered the support structures available to families with sick or recently deceased loved ones, grief facilitator Deacon Frank Elchert ’01 has continued his important work.
Thursday, May 21, 2020 01:44 PM
Former Activities Council President Builds Temporary Hospitals With His Event Services Company
Alex Corgan ’08 has deployed his emergency response team to arm Maryland with extra medical facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Monday, May 18, 2020 03:54 PM
Offering Comfort in a Time of Crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the work of Rabbi Jason Kirschner ’10, who serves as a chaplain at a New York City hospital.
Thursday, May 14, 2020 01:47 PM
Theatre Alum Who Found a Passion in Nursing Treats COVID-19 Patients in New Jersey
Marc Rogol ’05 has seen his work transformed by the pandemic.
Thursday, May 7, 2020 08:17 AM
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
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
Where Technology, Public Health and Government Meet
Alana Lerer ’11 works in Washington, D.C., to help shape the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thursday, April 30, 2020 02:32 PM
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
United as One
Muhlenberg athletes stay connected even as they’re required to be physically apart.
Friday, April 24, 2020 00:37 PM
Environmental Science Senior Uses Video to Teach Science to Elementary Schoolers
Even while away from his students, Ian Wolfe Adler ’20 is still creating lesson plans.
Thursday, April 23, 2020 08:57 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
The Grief of a Spring Semester Cut Short
All students—seniors especially—are grappling with what they’re missing by being away from Muhlenberg right now.
Monday, April 20, 2020 01:38 PM
Public Health Alum Investigates COVID-19 Cases in New Jersey
Ashley Lafferty ’18 is helping track the spread of the disease in her county.
Friday, April 17, 2020 02:03 PM
Urgent Online Learning
Over a long weekend, Muhlenberg’s faculty prepared to continue courses remotely in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thursday, April 16, 2020 04:50 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
A Public Health Professor’s Take on Masks
Here’s what you need to know about the CDC recommendation to cover your mouth and nose when in public places.
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 01:34 PM
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
Campus 3D Printers Help Protect Local Healthcare Workers
Muhlenberg staff and faculty are responding to a critical need by utilizing campus technology to produce protective equipment.
Thursday, April 9, 2020 08:34 AM
A Humanistic Approach to Remote Teaching and Learning
Inside Higher Ed and Philadelphia Inquirer highlighted Muhlenberg’s pivot to all-digital learning during this challenging time.
Monday, April 6, 2020 05:21 PM
Apart, but Together
The Office of Student Organizations, Leadership & Engagement leads the College’s effort to continue social activities for students virtually throughout this campus closure.
Monday, April 6, 2020 10:18 AM
Producing Protection
Public health student Hadar Re’em ’20 is helping to sew masks for Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Friday, April 3, 2020 08:16 AM
How to Find Reliable Information on COVID-19
Two Muhlenberg experts share trustworthy, evidence-based sources for updates on the current pandemic.
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 08:40 AM
A Parent's Guide to Online Learning
Muhlenberg College Professor of Chemistry Keri Colabroy is no stranger to online teaching and learning. She has some advice for parents adjusting to online learning environments for the first time as school districts close in response to the Covid-19 crisis.
Friday, March 20, 2020 04:36 PM
Muhlenberg College Institute of Public Opinion Releases 2020 Pennsylvania Public Health Poll—Coronavirus Report
The report provides findings regarding the perceptions of Pennsylvanians about Covid-19.
Friday, March 20, 2020 00:22 PM
Studying the Perceived Risk of Coronavirus
Michael Silverstein ’18 is part of a research team examining public sentiment toward the global pandemic.
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 08:45 AM