Recent News
Kutztown University Climbs in 2023-2024 U.S. News and World Report Rankings for Best Regional Universities
Kutztown University has been named a "Best Regional University" for 2023-2024 in the U.S. News and World Report's annual ranking of U.S. colleges and universities. U.S. News lists KU as No. 116 in the first tier of the Best Regional Universities for t...
Sep 18, 2023, 1:00pm EDT
Revised: Vice President Pena to Retire from KU Dec. 22
An addendum was announced Sept. 27, 2023 and can be found below: ---- At the urging of Kutztown University President Kenneth S. Hawkinson, Vice President Jesus Pena will be remaining in his position for the foreseeable future. President Hawkinson sai...
Sep 14, 2023, 1:00pm EDT
Kutztown University Wraps Comprehensive Campaign
The Kutztown University Foundation unveiled the impact of Together, We're Golden: The Campaign for Kutztown University Saturday, Sept. 9, revealing that $46,852,180 was raised to create scholarships, bolster emergency funds and enhance student experien...
Sep 14, 2023, 9:00am EDT
Kutztown University Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 2023
Kutztown University celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, 2023. This national, month-long celebration recognizes the diversity of the Hispanic/Latino/x/e culture and commemorates the achievements, contributions and histories of Americ...
Sep 13, 2023, 9:00am EDT
Kutztown University, KU Foundation Dedicate Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research
Kutztown University and the Kutztown University Foundation hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research Saturday, Sept. 9. This project was part of Together, We're Golden, Kutztown University's first 100% st...
Sep 12, 2023, 9:00am EDT
Leaders of University's Historic Fundraising Campaign Honored with Kutztown University President's Medal
Robert C. Landis and Scott A. Dorn '79 were presented with Kutztown University President's Medals Friday, Sept. 8, for their leadership as Kutztown University Foundation Board presidents during the university's largest comprehensive campaign in school ...
Sep 11, 2023, 10:57am EDT
Kutztown University to Host Hungarian Pianist Janos Kery in Guest Artist Recital Sept. 12
Kutztown University's Department of Music welcomes Hungarian pianist Janos Kery for a lecture-recital on the Hungarian Rhapsodies of composer/pianist Imre Szekely at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 12, Schaeffer Auditorium. Kery's musical education in piano...
Sep 8, 2023, 10:36am EDT
Nordlund Receives 2023 Arthur and Isabel Wiesenberger Award for Excellence in Teaching
Dr. Carrie Yvonne Nordlund, professor of art education, received Kutztown University's 2023 Wiesenberger Award for Excellence in Teaching. The annually presented award is given to a faculty member who has demonstrated superlative teaching skills and se...
Sep 7, 2023, 1:00pm EDT
Setliff and Wong Named Recipients of 2023 Chambliss Faculty Research Awards
Dr. Gregory Setliff, biology, and Dr. Wing Hong Tony Wong, mathematics, have been awarded Kutztown University's 2023 Chambliss Faculty Research Awards for their extraordinary research and scholarship endeavors. The awards were presented during the univ...
Sep 6, 2023, 9:00am EDT
Emerick Named Recipient of 2023 John P. Schellenberg Award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Dr. Brooks Emerick, professor of mathematics, was awarded Kutztown University's 2023 John P. Schellenberg Award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. The award was presented during the university's Faculty and Staff Convocation and Celebration Frida...
Sep 5, 2023, 2:07pm EDT