Raise your hand if you came to Muhlenberg because you knew you wanted to study two ostensibly incompatible subjects that you couldn’t combine anywhere else. 

Now, raise your hand if you thought you knew what you wanted to study coming in but discovered a new passion as you explored your options as a student.

Muhlenberg’s liberal arts foundation and culture of exploration make it a welcoming place for students with a broad range of interests. Some students choose Muhlenberg because it’s the only institution they found that not only allowed but encouraged an unconventional pairing of interests (dance and neuroscience, for example). Others choose Muhlenberg for its strength in a particular area — pre-med, maybe, or the performing arts — and find another passion that has nothing to do with their first as they work to complete their curricular requirements.

“The magic of Muhlenberg is in its interdisciplinarity,” says Provost Laura Furge. “Our curriculum requires all students to explore the connections between different areas of study. Our faculty serve as role models, embodying curiosity and encouraging cross-disciplinary thinking and collaboration. There’s nowhere better than Muhlenberg to pursue multiple passions.”

Studying seemingly disparate subjects engages all parts of a student’s brain. It produces well-rounded graduates with eye-catching, conversation-starting resumes. And most importantly, as these seven alumni demonstrate, it sets students up for success as they pursue further education and meaningful careers.