Dr. Thomas Burkholder, Muhlenberg '67, and his wife Dr. Judith Burkholder have made a major gift to their alma mater.

Both graduates of Muhlenberg’s natural science program, Thomas went on to attend Temple University’s School of Medicine and Willis Eye Hospital and become an ophthalmologist. Judith attended Hahnemann Medical College, now Drexel University College of Medicine, and became a physician specializing in internal medicine. Both credit Muhlenberg’s excellent undergraduate program with setting them up for med school success.

“The pre-med education that Muhlenberg has provided for decades is excellent, and medical schools were aware of their rigorous program and the quality of the students graduating from Muhlenberg,” Judith shared.

A rendering of the Burkholder Quadrangle

Now retired, the Burkholders have made a generous donation to the school, including financial support for pre-med students from underserved populations. “Privilege is a very real thing,” Thomas said, “A lot of people don’t have the chance to attend college or to attend and graduate medical school. Hopefully, this gift will enable some people to fulfill that dream.”

Muhlenberg will dedicate the Burkholder Quadrangle this fall as a thank-you for the gift, which will include a seating area and landscaped garden. The gift will also be used in support of an expansion to Seegers Union, a building on campus that provides space for advising, and Muhlenberg’s Career Center.

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