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KU to Host 2026 Regional Science Olympiad March 19

Kutztown University will host the 2026 Central Eastern Regional Science Olympiad Thursday, March 19 (snow date March 20). More than 600 students from nine middle schools and 33 high schools from Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Luzerne, Montgom...

Mar 3, 2026, 9:00am EST

Kutztown University to Celebrate Women's History Month 2026

In honor of Women's History Month this March, Kutztown University is proud to present a series of special events designed to foster connection while honoring, celebrating and uplifting women. Through art, performance, history and educational programmin...

Mar 2, 2026, 9:00am EST

Lakota Artist Delwin Fiddler to Present "The White Buffalo" for KU Family Series March 8

For the second of its three-show Family Series, KU Presents! will bring The PAZA Experience theatre piece "The White Buffalo" to Kutztown University's Schaeffer Auditorium 2 p.m. Sunday, March 8. The show will introduce people of all ages to the Lakota...

Feb 23, 2026, 9:00am EST

Upgrade Your Skills in 2026 through KU Advance, Discounts Available for KU Alumni

KU Advance is the Extended Learning and Workforce Development division of Kutztown University focused on non-credit, career-focused training and professional development for learners of all stages. KU Advance offers 4,000+ courses and certificates inc...

Feb 19, 2026, 9:00am EST

Mnozil Brass to Bring Special Brand of Virtuosity and Comedy to KU March 2

The renowned Viennese septet, Mnozil Brass, will make an appearance at Schaeffer Auditorium 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 2, as part of the KU Presents! Performing Artists Series. The group is known for their wildly diverse repertoire, their exquisite playin...

Feb 18, 2026, 11:18am EST

Designathon Returns to Kutztown University Feb. 13

Designathon is a can't-miss event for Kutztown University communication design students, as it returns for its 18th annual event Friday, Feb. 13, Sharadin Arts Building. Kutztown University's Communication Design program has conducted this successful e...

Feb 12, 2026, 1:57pm EST

Reasoner Named Vice President of Student Affairs at Kutztown University

Desiree Reasoner has been named vice president of Student Affairs at Kutztown University, announced Tuesday by university president Dr. Philip Cavalier. Reasoner has served KU for 26 years, most recently as assistant vice president for Enrollment Manag...

Feb 3, 2026, 11:59am EST

Celebrate Black History Month 2026 at Kutztown University

February is Black History Month. Established in 1976, Black History Month honors the contributions of African Americans to U.S. history, science, mathematics, literature, art, music and culture. Kutztown University celebrates the month with events for ...

Jan 29, 2026, 9:00am EST

Pacifica Quartet to Celebrate America's 250th Birthday at KU's Schaeffer Auditorium

The 250th birthday of the United States will bring many celebrations this year, both patriotic and artistic. One of the most captivating will surely be the Pacifica Quartet's concert, featuring works by Dvorak, Ives and Korngold, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Fe...

Jan 14, 2026, 9:00am EST

Kutztown University Announces Fall 2025 Dean's List

2,262 students have been named to the Fall 2025 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 ha...

Jan 13, 2026, 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.