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
“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
“I fell in love with the process. I loved every aspect of it, but I literally lost [track of] time in the editing.”— Daniela Quiroz ’10 , Film Editor
“I think what it means to be a part of the Muhlenberg community is to remember to live as boldly as possible.”— Laura Diorio ’20 , Social Media Coordinator at Intercontinental Exchange
“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.
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.
The latest episode of 2400 Chew features a conversation with Alberto Garrido '21. Garrido, a transfer student who came to Muhlenberg and majored in theatre and media & communication, is now an associate campaign manager at TelevisaUnivsion. Be sure to subscribe to 2400 Chew wherever you get your podcasts.
It is not an easy feat, but the valuable lessons I learned and the bonds I made with fellow actors and faculty have made my time on the Muhlenberg stage worthwhile.
Mesouani, the director of mission and equity consulting for the YWCA of McLean County, Illinois, is one of 100 participants from the United States who were selected for the program.
Last semester, Roman Craig ’27 and Alexa Cinelli ’27 researched LGBTQ+ history at the College and created a website to showcase their findings.
