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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
Correction: Kutztown University to Host Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Friday, Sept. 17
Kutztown University will host a Moderna COVID-19 vaccination clinic 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 17, at the East Gym of the Student Recreation Center. Clinics are free of charge and are open to students, employees and community members ages 18 and ...
Sep 14, 2021, 4:14pm EDT
KU Presents! Returns for 2021-2022 with "FACE to Face"
KU Presents! at Kutztown University's Schaeffer Auditorium will feature six performances for the 2021-2022 season, including familiar names and up-and-coming sensations. Established to be the center of cultural life at Kutztown University, KU Presents!...
Sep 9, 2021, 1:00pm EDT
Kiec, Shope Elevated to Interim Vice Provost, Dean at Kutztown University
Kutztown University's Office of the Provost announced two interim appointments effective Sept. 11. Dr. Michelle Kiec, dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts, will serve as the interim vice provost for Extended and Lifelong Learning and dean ...
Sep 9, 2021, 8:59am EDT
Kutztown University Named to The Princeton Review's 2022 "Best in the Northeast"
Kutztown University has been featured as one of the "Best in the Northeast" by The Princeton Review for 2022. The education services company is widely known for its test prep programs and college and graduate school guides. KU is among 223 institutions...
Sep 8, 2021, 10:55am EDT
Kutztown University, Borough of Kutztown to Recognize 20th Anniversary of 9/11
Kutztown University and the Borough of Kutztown will recognize the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with a ceremony at 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 10, at College Hill Memorial Grove (outdoor area between Old Main and Stratton Admini...
Sep 7, 2021, 11:45am EDT