Examine the principles of historical study, develop the skills of effective research and communication and deepen your understanding of the past.
Researching the past empowers us to navigate complex questions and consider and imagine a better future.
The History Program at Muhlenberg will equip you to think like a global citizen, explore the human condition, and strengthen your capacities for critical thinking, effective communication, problem solving and independent research.
These skills lay the groundwork for a broad range of careers in law, government, public health, medicine, nonprofits, library sciences, education, business and other professions that emphasize research, writing, and impactful community engagement.
History students at Muhlenberg engage in research and have the opportunity to take their studies abroad.
The History Department’s faculty cover a wide range of chronological and thematic specializations that span the globe.
Studying abroad can be a central component of any history major’s or minor’s program at Muhlenberg.
The History Department offers a wide range of courses that span geography and time. Our faculty includes specialists in most regions of world history.
A student must achieve and maintain at least a 2.00 grade point average in all courses required for the major/minor.
Thanks to generous donors, we are able to offer more honors and larger prizes to our best students than most comparable colleges.
Ben-Veniste ’64, who served as one of the lead prosecutors during the Watergate scandal 50 years ago, reflects on the responsibilities of citizens in a democratic society, the challenges our country faces and what needs to happen to preserve our democracy.
Faculty from public health, economics, history, and political science gathered to present information on recent executive actions concerning the World Health Organization and U.S. Agency for International Development and to answer audience questions.
Getting involved with the student newspaper has introduced me to new people and experiences that have changed the way I look at writing, journalism, and myself as a whole.
Last semester, Roman Craig ’27 and Alexa Cinelli ’27 researched LGBTQ+ history at the College and created a website to showcase their findings.
The College’s campus, its performing arts program and its public health program were all ranked fourth in the state. Muhlenberg was also among the top 10 small colleges, liberal arts colleges and communications programs in Pennsylvania.
