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Invitation to Cover: Kutztown University Legislative Breakfast
Kutztown University will host a legislative breakfast on Friday, March 8, a discussion based around examining the evolving role of the comprehensive university, its historical purpose, challenges it must face, and what it will look like in the future. ...
Mar 4, 2019, 12:26pm EST

96th Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Exhibition to Be Held at Kutztown University, Postponed to March 16
Presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, a non-profit organization, Kutztown University will host the 96th Scholastic Art & Writing Awards on a new date of Saturday, March 16, at Schaeffer Auditorium beginning at 1 p.m. The Schola...
Mar 1, 2019, 1:15pm EST

Benise brings his Acclaimed PBS Special to Kutztown University March 21
Join the audience on a romantic and exotic journey of music and dance that celebrates the fire, passion and spirit of Spain with Fuego!, which takes the stage on Thursday, March 21, at 7:30 p.m. in Schaeffer Auditorium on the Kutztown University campus...
Mar 1, 2019, 10:13am EST

KUDOS: Housing & Residence Life
KU's University Relations (UR) office has implemented a new staff and department recognition feature. KUDOS, Kutztown University's Dedication to Outstanding Service, focuses on university administrative departments and the individuals within it, giving...
Feb 28, 2019, 12:14pm EST

Kutztown Folk Festival Nominated as One of 2019's Best Cultural Festivals by USA Today
The Kutztown Folk Festival has been nominated by USA Today's 10Best as one of 2019's best cultural festivals in North America. This nomination features the Folk Festival alongside some of the best known events in the U.S., including the Albuquerque Int...
Feb 27, 2019, 10:00am EST

President Hawkinson to Give Keynote Address at Campus Connections Conference for At-Risk Youth
Kutztown University President Dr. Kenneth S. Hawkinson will give a keynote address at the Campus Connections: High School to College Partnerships to Serve At-Risk Students conference on Tuesday, March 5, at Penn State Harrisburg's Kulkarni Theater. Pro...
Feb 26, 2019, 4:29pm EST

Frederick Douglass Institute Presents 'Celebrating Black Music' on March 1 to Cap Black History Month
The Frederick Douglass Institute at Kutztown University will present 'Celebrating Black Music' at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 1, in Schaeffer Auditorium. The concert caps the Institute's efforts toward Black History Month and will feature the music of blac...
Feb 25, 2019, 8:26am EST

KU Recognized for Providing One of the Top Work-Study Financial Aid Programs in the Country
Kutztown University has been recognized by LendEDU as an institution that provides some of the most work-study aid to students. Specifically, KU ranked 83 out of 409 schools that were analyzed for the report. On average, KU provides about $2,572 to eac...
Feb 22, 2019, 8:39am EST

Support the KU Arts Society for a Better Campus Experience
Comprising community and university volunteers who are dedicated patrons of the arts, the Kutztown University Arts Society's primary goal is to help advance and support the visual and performing arts both at KU and in the surrounding community. Vide...
Feb 21, 2019, 3:56pm EST

Online Summer Session Registration Now Open
Registration for Kutztown University's 2019 summer session is now open. KU offers numerous opportunities to take classes outside of the standard fall and spring semesters, including many online courses. These sessions are perfect for the student w...
Feb 18, 2019, 3:24pm EST