Muhlenberg College

Muhlenberg College has been awarded the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, a distinguished honor announced by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. One of only 277 institutions nationwide to receive this recognition in the current cycle, Muhlenberg has maintained the classification since 2010.

The elective classification is not an automatic award; it is a rigorous process that requires institutions to provide comprehensive evidence of their commitment to community engagement. Muhlenberg’s successful application documented a deep alignment between the college’s mission and its institutionalized practices, showcasing how the campus leverages its resources to address urgent societal challenges through reciprocal community partnerships.