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KU Presents! Family Series will Present "Sugar Skull" To Honor the Day of the Dead
Young and old of any background will be enchanted by "Sugar Skull! A Dia de los Muertos Adventure," a play with music featuring authentic Mexican songs and folkloric dances performed by three actors, two dancers and three musicians. This season's first...
Sep 25, 2023, 9:00am EDT
KU Council of Trustees Issues Resolution in Recognition of Charles Blocksidge at Thursday's September Meeting
The Kutztown University Council of Trustees recognized trustee Charles Blocksidge '65 with a resolution to highlight the Council's September board meeting Thursday afternoon. The resolution was presented by trustee chair Robert Grim, esq., who shared ...
Sep 22, 2023, 1:10pm EDT
KU Presents! Brings Jakob Dylan and The Wallflowers to Kick Off its 2023-24 Season
Kutztown University's KU Presents! series is excited to bring singer/songwriter Jakob Dylan and his band, The Wallflowers, to Schaeffer Auditorium 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 27, as the first concert of its 2023-24 season. The son of Bob Dylan and mod...
Sep 21, 2023, 9:00am EDT
Kutztown University Honors Legacy with Grand Reopening of de Francesco Building
Kutztown University celebrated a momentous occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, Sept. 19, for the newly renovated de Francesco Building, home of the College of Business. This remarkable facility is named in honor of Dr. Italo de Francesco, ...
Sep 19, 2023, 2:03pm EDT
Live Music and Folklife Demonstrations Headline the Fun at Heemet Fescht 2023
Heemet Fescht 2023, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 23, features live music in the barnyard, traditional crafts, folklife demonstrations, hearth-cooking, live animals, children's activities and more. Indulge your interest in regional folk culture a...
Sep 19, 2023, 1:00pm EDT
Kutztown University Climbs in 2023-2024 U.S. News and World Report Rankings for Best Regional Universities
Kutztown University has been named a "Best Regional University" for 2023-2024 in the U.S. News and World Report's annual ranking of U.S. colleges and universities. U.S. News lists KU as No. 116 in the first tier of the Best Regional Universities for t...
Sep 18, 2023, 1:00pm EDT
Revised: Vice President Pena to Retire from KU Dec. 22
An addendum was announced Sept. 27, 2023 and can be found below: ---- At the urging of Kutztown University President Kenneth S. Hawkinson, Vice President Jesus Pena will be remaining in his position for the foreseeable future. President Hawkinson sai...
Sep 14, 2023, 1:00pm EDT
Kutztown University Wraps Comprehensive Campaign
The Kutztown University Foundation unveiled the impact of Together, We're Golden: The Campaign for Kutztown University Saturday, Sept. 9, revealing that $46,852,180 was raised to create scholarships, bolster emergency funds and enhance student experien...
Sep 14, 2023, 9:00am EDT
Kutztown University Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 2023
Kutztown University celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, 2023. This national, month-long celebration recognizes the diversity of the Hispanic/Latino/x/e culture and commemorates the achievements, contributions and histories of Americ...
Sep 13, 2023, 9:00am EDT
Kutztown University, KU Foundation Dedicate Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research
Kutztown University and the Kutztown University Foundation hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research Saturday, Sept. 9. This project was part of Together, We're Golden, Kutztown University's first 100% st...
Sep 12, 2023, 9:00am EDT