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Kutztown University Celebrates Significant Increases in Diversity and Students Served; Highest Freshman GPA ever for Fall 2023
Kutztown University welcomed 2,237 new degree-seeking students for the 2023-24 academic year, including an all-time high in incoming freshman GPA and new student diversity, and the first increase in overall full-time equivalent (FTE) students since 201...
Oct 3, 2023, 1:06pm EDT
KU Named 2023 Transfer Honor Roll Recipient for Sixth-Consecutive Year
Kutztown University was named to Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society's 2023 Transfer Honor Roll for the sixth-consecutive year. KU was among 208 colleges and universities in the nation to be named in recognition of the dynamic pathways they have created to s...
Oct 3, 2023, 9:00am EDT
Seventh Annual Gender and Sexual Minorities Conference to Spotlight Advocacy Oct. 6
Kutztown University's LGBTQ+ Resource Center and Women's Center will host the seventh annual Gender and Sexual Minorities Conference 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 6, 218 McFarland Student Union. This year's conference will spotlight advocacy in actio...
Oct 2, 2023, 9:00am EDT
Kutztown University Hosts Informative Legislative Breakfast to Strengthen Higher Education
Kutztown University hosted a Legislative Breakfast Friday, Sept. 22, as distinguished legislative panelists convened at the McFarland Student Union for a meaningful conversation, sharing insights and collaborating on strategies to enhance the higher ed...
Sep 27, 2023, 9:10am EDT
Kutztown University to host Groundbreaking Law Enforcement Training Initiative
Kutztown University is proud to announce its collaboration with the Law Enforcement and Treatment Initiative (LETI) to host an insightful training session aimed at fostering a stronger connection between law enforcement and substance use treatment prov...
Sep 26, 2023, 9:16am EDT
KU Presents! Family Series will Present "Sugar Skull" To Honor the Day of the Dead
Young and old of any background will be enchanted by "Sugar Skull! A Dia de los Muertos Adventure," a play with music featuring authentic Mexican songs and folkloric dances performed by three actors, two dancers and three musicians. This season's first...
Sep 25, 2023, 9:00am EDT
KU Council of Trustees Issues Resolution in Recognition of Charles Blocksidge at Thursday's September Meeting
The Kutztown University Council of Trustees recognized trustee Charles Blocksidge '65 with a resolution to highlight the Council's September board meeting Thursday afternoon. The resolution was presented by trustee chair Robert Grim, esq., who shared ...
Sep 22, 2023, 1:10pm EDT
KU Presents! Brings Jakob Dylan and The Wallflowers to Kick Off its 2023-24 Season
Kutztown University's KU Presents! series is excited to bring singer/songwriter Jakob Dylan and his band, The Wallflowers, to Schaeffer Auditorium 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 27, as the first concert of its 2023-24 season. The son of Bob Dylan and mod...
Sep 21, 2023, 9:00am EDT
Kutztown University Honors Legacy with Grand Reopening of de Francesco Building
Kutztown University celebrated a momentous occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, Sept. 19, for the newly renovated de Francesco Building, home of the College of Business. This remarkable facility is named in honor of Dr. Italo de Francesco, ...
Sep 19, 2023, 2:03pm EDT
Live Music and Folklife Demonstrations Headline the Fun at Heemet Fescht 2023
Heemet Fescht 2023, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 23, features live music in the barnyard, traditional crafts, folklife demonstrations, hearth-cooking, live animals, children's activities and more. Indulge your interest in regional folk culture a...
Sep 19, 2023, 1:00pm EDT