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KU Council of Trustees Approve Internship Agreements at Thursday's December Meeting

The Kutztown University Council of Trustees approved nearly 40 internship agreements to highlight the Council's March 2024 board meeting Thursday afternoon. In other business, the KU Council of Trustees: * Approved meeting minutes from Dec. 14, 2023....

Mar 21, 2024, 3:50pm EDT

Kutztown University Radio Wins Gold at 85th Annual Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Awards

Kutztown University Radio (KUR) has once again set a gold standard in collegiate broadcasting by securing a top award at the prestigious 85th Annual Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) Awards in New York City this March. Amidst fierce competitio...

Mar 21, 2024, 9:00am EDT

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Mobile Mammograms Returning to KU April 30

The Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute will bring its mobile mammography coach to Kutztown University Tuesday, April 30. Screenings will take place 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Student Recreation Center parking lot. The screening service will be offered ...

Mar 20, 2024, 9:00am EDT

Empowering Diversity at Kutztown University: The Comprehensive Story of the Disability Services Office

Nestled within the vibrant and historic campus of Kutztown University, the Disability Services Office (DSO) shines as a beacon of hope, inclusivity and empowerment, championing the rights and facilitating the success of students with disabilities. This...

Mar 18, 2024, 9:00am EDT

Legendary Del McCoury Band Comes to Kutztown University March 20

Fans of classic bluegrass will be delighted by the upcoming performance of the Del McCoury Band in Kutztown University's Schaeffer Auditorium 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 20. The show is part of the KU Presents! series, which will continue with two more ...

Mar 13, 2024, 9:00am EDT

Summer Session 2024 Registration Open at Kutztown University

Get a jump start on your classes with summer courses at Kutztown University. Summer sessions are a great way to fulfill your course prerequisites, strengthen your academic skills or accelerate your graduation date. Registration for Kutztown University'...

Mar 12, 2024, 10:00am EDT

Chanel Miller to Feature at International Women's Day Gathering

In an eagerly anticipated event marking International Women's Day, Kutztown University proudly announces Chanel Miller, acclaimed author and artist, as the featured speaker 6 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 218 McFarland Student Union. The gathering is designe...

Mar 4, 2024, 9:00am EST

KU Presents! To Bring All-Female Norwegian 10-Piece Brass Ensemble March 5

There are brass quintets and then there is tenThing, a brass band led by trumpet virtuoso Tine Thing Helseth. In 2007, Helseth, already an award-winning solo artist at age 20, decided to put together four trumpets, four trombones, a French horn and a t...

Mar 1, 2024, 9:00am EST

Kutztown University Awarded $1.5 Million Grant to Collaborate with Rodale Institute for Regenerative Organic Agriculture Program

Kutztown University was awarded a $1.5 million grant to support its Regenerative Organic Agriculture track within its environmental science program in collaboration with the Rodale Institute. State Representative Mark Rozzi, a 1996 KU graduate, was a p...

Feb 29, 2024, 1:18pm EST

Kutztown University to Celebrate Women's History Month with Keynote Speaker Chanel Miller

In honor of Women's History Month this March, Kutztown University is excited to announce a special event featuring Chanel Miller, a renowned writer and artist, as the keynote speaker as well as a series of events. The Women's Center at Kutztown Univer...

Feb 29, 2024, 9:00am EST

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.