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KUR Receives IBS Award Nominations in Two Programming Categories
Kutztown University Radio (KUR) has been nominated in two programming categories for the 81st annual Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) Awards, to be announced in March. KUR has been nominated for Most Innovative/Creative Programming for "Mel...
Jan 5, 2021, 1:45pm EST
Air Products Foundation Grant Provides Scholarships for Minority and Female Communication Studies Students at Kutztown University
Kutztown University is one of three local colleges to receive scholarship funds from the Air Products Foundation. This grant award, totaling $50,000, will provide 10 scholarships for minority or female students from three local colleges. "Air Produc...
Dec 17, 2020, 2:05pm EST
Kutztown University's Quinones Named to PSAC's Social Justice Task Force
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Commissioner Steve Murray announced Wednesday the creation of a Social Justice Task Force, including Kutztown University's Melinda Quiñones, director of Multicultural Services. The group will represent a br...
Dec 16, 2020, 1:43pm EST
KU Council of Trustees Approve Fall 2020 Graduates, Issue Three Resolutions at Thursday's December Meeting
The Kutztown University Council of Trustees approved the candidates for degrees in preparation for KU's Fall 2020 Virtual Commencement to highlight the Council's December virtual board meeting Thursday afternoon. Nearly 475 students will be awarded ...
Dec 10, 2020, 4:14pm EST
Kutztown University Fall 2020 Virtual Commencement Set for Dec. 12
Nearly 475 students will be awarded degrees during Kutztown University's fall virtual commencement at 9 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 12. Dr. Kenneth S. Hawkinson, university president, and Dr. Anne Zayaitz, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, will...
Dec 8, 2020, 9:00am EST
KU-RACC Joint Program Rolls Out First Cohort of Graduates
Kutztown University graduated its first cohort of students from its Bachelor of Social Work program through its partnership with Reading Area Community College (RACC) in May 2020. Students who earn an Associate in Arts in social work at RACC can earn a...
Dec 7, 2020, 9:03am EST
Wells to Serve as Interim Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs at Kutztown University
Dr. Carole Wells, Kutztown University's vice provost and dean of Graduate Studies, has been named the university's interim provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, effective Jan. 3, 2021. The appointment was announced today by Dr. Kenneth S. Ha...
Nov 16, 2020, 9:00am EST
Kutztown University Provost, Vice President for Academic Affairs Announces Retirement
Dr. Anne Zayaitz, provost and vice president for academic affairs at Kutztown University, has announced her retirement effective Jan. 2, 2021. Zayaitz will step down after 36 years of service at KU. Zayaitz serves as the university's chief academic ...
Nov 5, 2020, 4:54pm EST
Challenges for Vulnerable Populations to Highlight Friday's Ninth Annual Social Work in the Global Environment Conference at Kutztown University
Kutztown University will host the ninth annual Social Work in the Global Environment Conference 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, Nov. 6. The theme of the 2020 virtual conference is "Social Determinants of Health: Local-Global Challenges for Vulnerable Populat...
Nov 4, 2020, 12:00pm EST
Veterans Awareness Week at Kutztown University, Nov. 8-15
Kutztown University celebrates National Veterans Awareness Week, Nov. 8-15, with pre-event proceedings, tributes, fundraisers, workshops, ceremonies, discounts, luncheon and more. Hosted by KU's Office of Veterans Services, all events are free and some...
Nov 4, 2020, 9:00am EST