Dedicated to the integration of media analysis and media production for social justice in a liberal arts setting.
From building social networks to organizing protests and sharing global stories, media and communication dramatically affect our personal lives, our country and our world. Media literacy is essential for fostering connections, advancing social justice, combating misinformation and uplifting democracy.
At Muhlenberg, you’ll work closely with faculty to research, analyze and create media of all forms—visual, digital, print, oral and hybrid. You’ll investigate social, political, economic and cultural contexts that shape and are shaped by media. You’ll hone your creative voice and express yourself persuasively.
This program emphasizes real-world learning that will prepare you for a fulfilling career. Write for The Muhlenberg Weekly, our student newspaper or host a show on WMUH, our campus radio station. Intern with a local organization, present your media creations at a conference or art show, or study abroad to open yourself up to endless perspectives.
No matter your chosen path, you’ll engage with the media landscape while deepening your knowledge and skills as an information leader.
Your Media & Communication experience provides opportunities to create, learn and grow and continues outside of the classroom with numerous organizations, clubs and special projects.
Our department is equipped with a range of multimedia technologies to give students a wealth of hands-on experience.
Master the convergence of media analysis and production training, interwoven in practice and by mission, to become a reflective and ethical media maker.
Our media & communication alumni go on to careers in marketing, journalism, advertising and much more. Check out some of the organizations, companies and graduate schools that became destinations for Muhlenberg grads.
MEDIA & COMMUNICATION AT MUHLENBERG
“One of the best takeaways that I have from Muhlenberg is I really felt like the staff there had a vested interest in what I was going to do next. ”— Annie McCormick '01 , 6abc Philadelphia Reporter
“Something I say about Muhlenberg all the time is that the alumni network, especially in the media comm department, is 11 out of 10. ”— Alberto Garrido '21 , Associate Campaign Manager at TelevisaUnivision
“[The Media & Communication department] gave me the confidence that I can make it, and I will make it. And now that I have made it, they continue to support me, ask how I’m doing and invite me back.”— Amanda Wong '14 , Associate Producer for CBS Sports Golazo Network
“I am so happy and proud to be living in the Lehigh Valley, and I boost it up to everyone who will listen.”— Maria Corradini ’24 , Media & Communication Major; Marketing Coordinator for Discover Lehigh Valley
Discover what Media & Communication alumni are up to after graduation.
Basner recalls the opportunities he unearthed at Muhlenberg and his climb to the position of senior vice president of content strategy at iHeartMedia.
Wong, an associate producer for CBS Sports Golazo Network, discusses how she was always encouraged to embrace hands-on learning at Muhlenberg.
Garrido discusses how he started his Muhlenberg career as a transfer student and found is way to his job as associate campaign manager at TelevisaUnivision.
Mesouani, the director of mission and equity consulting for the YWCA of McLean County, Illinois, was selected as an Obama Foundation Leader.
Adler reminisces about his time at Muhlenberg and how he became the Senior Social Content Producer for Bravo and E! at NBCUniversal Media.
Kirchofer, a creative producer for Team Whistle, routinely covers high-profile sporting events as part of her career, including the Paris Olympics.
McCormick, a communications major and music minor at Muhlenberg, has been a reporter for 6abc Action News in Philadelphia since 2012.
Basner, senior vice president of content strategy at iHeartMedia, talks about the opportunities he unearthed at Muhlenberg thanks to its size and encouragement of hands-on learning, how he worked his way up to his position at iHeartMedia and what a typical day looks like in his role as a senior vice president.
Wong, an associate producer for CBS Sports Golazo Network, discusses how the encouragement and hands-on learning she received as part of the Media & Communication department helped provide her the confidence needed to succeed in her career.
Only 20 students nationwide are invited to be part of the mentorship program each year.
