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Well-Being to Highlight Fifth Annual Gender and Sexual Minorities Conference Friday, Oct. 1
Kutztown University's LGBTQ+ Resource Center and Women's Center present the fifth annual Gender and Sexual Minorities Conference 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, Oct. 1, at the McFarland Student Union. The theme of this year's conference is, "Well-Being. Bei...
Sep 28, 2021, 12:00pm EDT
Friehauf Receives Kutztown University's 2021 Arthur and Isabel Wiesenberger Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching
Dr. Kurt Friehauf, professor of physical sciences, has been awarded the 2021 Arthur and Isabel Wiesenberger Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching. The award, given annually, is presented to a faculty member who has demonstrated outstanding teaching ...
Sep 28, 2021, 9:00am EDT
Sherrod and Trollinger Receive 2021 Chambliss Faculty Awards from Kutztown University
Two members of the Kutztown University faculty have been acknowledged for their exceptional work. Dr. Laura Sherrod, physical sciences, and Dr. Valerie Trollinger, music, were awarded the 2021 Chambliss Faculty Research Awards during the university's F...
Sep 27, 2021, 9:09am EDT
KU Council of Trustees Approve New Internship Agreements at September 2021 Meeting
The Kutztown University Council of Trustees approved 13 internship agreements to highlight the Council's September 2021 board meeting Thursday afternoon. In other business, the KU Council of Trustees: * Approved minutes from June 10, 2021 meeting. *...
Sep 23, 2021, 4:14pm EDT
Live Musicians Headline the Fun at Heemet Fescht Lite in September
Kutztown University's Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center is set to host Heemet Fescht Lite, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 25, featuring live music in the barnyard, local food trucks, barn star painting and more. Indulge your interest in...
Sep 23, 2021, 1:00pm EDT
Kutztown University Grows in New Students, Retention and Diversity for 2021-22
Kutztown University welcomed 2,140 new degree-seeking students for the 2021-22 academic year, while retention of students increased to 78%, the highest since fall 2008. Total enrollment for the 2021 fall semester is 7,675, down slightly from last fall...
Sep 23, 2021, 9:20am EDT
Newlander Named Recipient of 2021 John P. Schellenberg Award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Dr. Khori Newlander, assistant professor of anthropology, has been awarded the 2021 John P. Schellenberg Award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at Kutztown University. The award was announced as part of KU's Faculty and Staff Convocation and Cel...
Sep 22, 2021, 2:22pm EDT
Richuitti Named 2021 Kutztown University Employee of the Year
Congratulations to Louis Richuitti, storeroom clerk, on being named the 2021 Kutztown University Employee of the Year. Richuitti was named the Employee of the Year during KU's Faculty and Staff Convocation and Celebration held Friday, Aug. 27. Richuit...
Sep 21, 2021, 9:00am EDT
Kutztown University Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is a national month-long celebration - Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 - to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success. The observation began in 1968 as Hispanic ...
Sep 16, 2021, 2:00pm EDT
Kutztown University Climbs in 2022 U.S. News and World Report Rankings for Best Regional Universities
Kutztown University has been named a "Best Regional University" for 2022 in the U.S. News and World Report's annual ranking of U.S. colleges and universities. U.S. News lists KU as No. 123 in the first tier of the Best Regional Universities for the no...
Sep 16, 2021, 9:30am EDT