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Invitation to Cover: Kutztown University Foundation to Unveil Comprehensive Campaign
The Kutztown University Foundation will publicly launch "Together, We're Golden: The Campaign for Kutztown University" Saturday, Oct. 2. This 100% student-focused initiative has two goals: to raise $40 million for scholarships, emergency funds and stud...
Sep 30, 2021, 10:03am EDT
Mobile Mammograms Returning to Kutztown University Oct. 28; Register Today
The Lehigh Valley Cancer Institute will bring its mobile mammography coach to Kutztown University Thursday, Oct. 28. Screenings will take place 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Student Recreation Center parking lot. The screening service will be offered to wome...
Sep 30, 2021, 9:00am EDT
Kutztown University Faculty Awarded Three-Year NSF Research Grant to Benefit Underrepresented Students
Dr. Georgeos Sirrakos, professor of secondary education, Dr. Lisa Frye, department chair and professor of computer science and information technology, and Joleen Greenwood, professor of sociology, received a three-year National Science Foundation (NSF)...
Sep 29, 2021, 10:25am EDT
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