Recent News

Internship Summit for Berks County Employers July 14 at Kutztown University

The Kutztown University Career Development Center, in partnership with regional colleges and universities, will host the Berks Internship Summit 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday, July 14, McFarland Student Union. This free half-day professional development event...

Jul 8, 2026, 9:00am EDT

New Officers Begin Terms for KU Council of Trustees

The Kutztown University Council of Trustees has new officers serving in leadership roles for the next two years, as approved at its June meeting. Kevin Harden Jr. '07, Esq., will serve as chair; Phillips Armstrong '71 will serve as vice chair; and Sand...

Jul 1, 2026, 9:00am EDT

Finish What You Started with KU's Online General Business Degree

Kutztown University understands that today's adult students want access and flexibility without compromising quality. KU's new Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA): General Business online program was designed for students who have pre...

Jun 30, 2026, 9:00am EDT

Invite to Cover: Kutztown business walk to spotlight rural Main Street resilience in a student-driven economy June 24

Kutztown Community Partnership and the Small Business Kutztown Community Partnership and the Small Business Development Center at Kutztown University (Kutztown SBDC) will recognize local entrepreneurs navigating one of rural Pennsylvania's most distinc...

Jun 18, 2026, 9:00am EDT

Assad Named Vice President for Administration and Finance at Kutztown University

Kutztown University president Dr. Philip Cavalier has named Matthew Assad '15, '26 vice president for Administration and Finance and chief financial officer, effective Wednesday, July 1. Assad has been with KU since 2020 and has served as interim vice ...

Jun 17, 2026, 9:00am EDT

Kutztown University to Host Second Annual Pennsylvania German Day June 27

The Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center will host the second annual Pennsylvania German Day 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Kutztown University. Located on the historic Sharadin Farmstead, Pennsylvania German Day will showcase a sample...

Jun 16, 2026, 9:00am EDT

Kidder Named Dean of the College of Business at Kutztown University

Kutztown University has named Dr. Deborah Kidder as dean of the College of Business. Kidder brings more than 30 years' experience to KU and will begin her role Monday, June 29. Kidder most recently served as the dean of the Turner College of Business ...

Jun 15, 2026, 9:00am EDT

Kutztown University's 2026 Summer Music Festival to Feature Concerts and Workshops

The Kutztown University Summer Music Festival returns June 14-21. Talented students from around the world join forces for a one week, fully immersive musical experience, working with the festival's renowned roster of devoted musicians and pedagogues. ...

Jun 12, 2026, 8:32am EDT

KU Council of Trustees Approve New Slate of Officers at Thursday's June Meeting

The Kutztown University Council of Trustees approved its new slate of officers to highlight the Council's June 2026 board meeting Thursday afternoon. Kevin Harden Jr. '07, Esq., was elected chair, Phillips Armstrong '71 was elected vice chair, and ...

Jun 5, 2026, 8:54am EDT

Spring 2026 Dean's List Announced

2,099 students have been named to the Spring 2026 Dean's List at Kutztown University. To be eligible for the Dean's List, an undergraduate student must be registered for at least 12 credits and have a minimum grade point average of 3.60. Students who ...

Jun 3, 2026, 9:00am EDT

About Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Comprising four colleges - Business, Education, Liberal Arts and Sciences and Visual and Performing Arts - Kutztown University of Pennsylvania offers a wide range of outstanding academic programs to prepare individuals for successful careers.

Located on 289 acres, the campus is adjacent to the Borough of Kutztown in Berks County, Pennsylvania.

Enrollment at the university includes 8,500 students from more than 20 states and nations. There are 362 tenured/tenure-track instructional faculty and boast a favorable 20:1 student-faculty ratio. Eighty-eight percent of KU faculty have doctorates or terminal degrees.

Kutztown University was founded in 1866 as Keystone Normal School.  The school became Kutztown State Teachers College in 1928, Kutztown State College in 1960 and achieved university status in 1983.

Kutztown University is a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.