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Message from the Vice President of Advancement

On June 30, fiscal year 2022-23 concluded, and we had a phenomenal philanthropic year at Muhlenberg College! Over 7,260 alumni, parents, friends, students, faculty and staff together contributed more than $11 million in financial gifts to the College. Thanks to the generosity of the Muhlenberg community, the College increased the goal for Boundless: The Campaign for Muhlenberg to $125 million and we received $18.1 million in new gifts and commitments this year, crossing the $100 million milestone and closing the fiscal year at $100,676,323 or 81 percent of the increased goal. Cumulatively, these are extraordinary accomplishments! The generous support of donors impacts our students and the Muhlenberg community.

Our great institution has had celebratory and transformational contributions this past year. In spring of 2023, Muhlenberg celebrated its 175th anniversary with a weekend of festivities and announcements. A gift of more than $15 million from the estate of Edward ’42 and Lois Robertson was announced as the largest gift in the history of Muhlenberg from an individual or family. We are forever grateful for the lifetime of support from the Robertsons. In addition, two faculty endowments were announced during the 175th anniversary celebration. We celebrated the $4 million gift from James R. Lentz ’66 and his wife, Debra A. Lentz, dedicated supporters of the performing arts at Muhlenberg, that will sustain faculty in two of the College’s programs in perpetuity as the Lentz Endowed Professor in Theatre and the Lentz Endowed Professor in Dance. We also witnessed the opening and dedication of the Fahy Commons for Public Engagement and Innovation as being LEED Platinum certified and the first Living Building Challenge Core ready structure in the world. These highlights are significant contributions towards Muhlenberg’s bold ambitions.

It’s the boundless and continuous support from donors and volunteers that is inspiring and greatly appreciated! From all of us at Muhlenberg College, thank you so much, and we look forward to the year ahead.

Sincerely,

Rebekkah L. Brown ’99

Highlights

Your support in fiscal year 2022-23 made an impact. Muhlenberg community members are making a difference for students in many ways.

Muhlenberg Celebrates 175 Years

Boundless: The Campaign for Muhlenberg

Muhlenberg Receives Gift to Establish Endowed Professorships

James Lentz '66 and Debra Lentz

Internship Impacts the Local Community

The Harry C. Trexler Trust

Gift Expands Emerging Leaders Program

Barry Weshnak '66 and Carol Anne Cawley Weshnak

Donor Names Fahy Commons Rain Garden

Rachelle Cinque '63

Alumna Mentors Externship Students

Esther Schlossberg '20

Student Reflections

In Their Words

Alissa Le
Alex
Carina Filemyr

“I will always have a home, and a family, at Muhlenberg. While my story is one among hundreds, Muhlenberg is home to many. Your generous contributions and continued support made this home possible.” — Alissa Le ’23 , Neuroscience, 2022 Lifetime Giving Society Dinner

“The co-curricular experience at Muhlenberg is the cornerstone of what I came here for. I will always remember the times I shared with each and every one of my mentors.” — Alex Caban-Echevarria ’23 , Media & Comm., English, 175th Anniversary Gala

“From Muhlenberg Integrative Learning Abroad courses to labs to independent studies: I have engaged with a part of myself I had not known existed and am able to take that with me beyond graduation.” — Carina Filemyr ’23 , Neuroscience, 2023 Scholarship Reception
Contact Information

Office of Donor Relations

Address Muhlenberg College Office of Donor Relations 2400 Chew Street Allentown, PA 18104