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The Division 2 Athletic Directors Association (D2 ADA) announced its 2025-26 Academic Honor Roll and Kutztown University was represented by 132 student-athletes. For the seventh time in the past eight years, the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference led the nation in D2 ADA Academic Achievement Awards. The PSAC tallied 1,969 honorees for the 2025-26 season, the most in Division II by over 350 student-athletes, and had 11 institutions total at least 90 honorees. The Academic Achievement Awards, in its 19th year, is a program that recognizes the academic accomplishments of student-athletes at the Division II level in NCAA championship sponsored sports. For a student-athlete to qualify for the award, they must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, have completed a minimum of two years (four semesters) of college level work at a two-year and/or four-year institution and also been an active member of an intercollegiate team during the last academic year.

Kutztown University will have 29 student-athletes representing its women's soccer program for the 2026 season. Read the full season preview online The Kutztown University women's soccer team enters the 2026 season looking to continue its recent success under 19th-year head coach Erik Burstein. After finishing as PSAC runners-up in each of the past two seasons, the Golden Bears will look to take the next step and capture the conference title. Kutztown ended its 2025 campaign with a 13-6-1 overall record with nine conference victories, ending its season as runners-up in the PSAC championship and a first-round defeat in the NCAA tournament. Entering the 2026 season, KU was voted second in PSAC East Division's preseason poll by the league's coaches becoming on the top threats to claim the title in 2026. Kutztown opens the 2026 season on the road with a non-conference game against Charleston (W.Va.) Friday, Aug. 28. The Maroon and Gold then open PSAC East play with a rematch of the 2025 conference championship at Sheperd Saturday, Sept. 5, before returning for the home opener Wednesday, Sept. 9, against East Stroudsburg at 7 p.m., from Keystone Field.

Kutztown University will have 21 student-athletes representing its women's volleyball program for the 2026 season. Read the full season preview online Kutztown University women's volleyball is ready to take the next step and once again begin experiencing continued success, while competing in high-level matches towards the end of the season. KU finished the 2025 campaign 15-13 overall, the most wins in a season since 2011. It was also a 14-win improvement from the season prior (2024). The excitement around the program isn't just noticed around campus, but also throughout the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference, as the league's head coaches voted the Maroon and Gold fourth in this season's PSAC East Preseason poll, marking their highest preseason ranking since the PSAC returned to an East-West divisional format in 2021. Kutztown will open its season on the road at the D'Youville University Tournament in Buffalo, N.Y. The Golden Bears will face Lock Haven at noon on Aug. 28. The home opener is set for Tuesday, Sept. 1, against Goldey-Beacom at 6:30 p.m., from Brandywine Heights High School. KU begins conference play the weekend of Sept. 18-19, with road matches at East Stroudsburg and Bloomsburg, respectively.

Kutztown University is pleased to welcome the newest members of the Golden Bear family, including both new incoming freshmen, transfer and graduate students, for the upcoming 2026 fall semester.

Once again the Kutztown University softball program found success both on the diamond and in the classroom in 2026 as KU received a National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Team Academic Award, along with 13 Golden Bears, who also achieved All-America Scholar-Athlete status. In order to be named an Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete honoree, student-athletes must post a GPA of 3.5 or higher for the 2025-26 academic year. Across Division II, Kutztown was one of 100 programs honored by the Association with the Team Academic Award, showcasing a team GPA of 3.49. Similarly, the 13 Golden Bears recognized were part of the 1,869 DII student-athletes honored altogether. The overall team GPA is higher than the 3.404 of last year and the 13 Scholar All-Americans is two more than the 11 they had last year. The list includes Maura Fleming (Jamison, Pa./Central Bucks South), Taylor Gearhart (Newtown, Pa./Council Rock North), Haley Gravish (Hamburg, Pa./Hamburg), Emily Henn (Matamoras, Pa./Delaware Valley), Grace Kindel (Greensburg, Pa./Greensburg Central Catholic), Morgan Kocher (Warminster, Pa./William Tennent), Parker Kraus (Doylestown, Pa./Archbishop Wood), Marissa Nosovitch (Carle Place, N.Y./Carle Place), Peyton Parker (Barrie, Ont./Barrie North Collegiate), Jenna Piatkiewicz (Fogelsville, Pa./Parkland), Ashley Schulz (Oreland, Pa./Springfield), Morgan Slomkowski (Toms River, N.J./Toms River East) and Alexa Stevens (Jefferson Township, Pa./North Pocono). Kutztown finished with a 39-22 overall record last season, advancing to the NCAA Super Regional round for the third consecutive season.

The Kutztown University men's and women's track and field teams were recognized as U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Academic Teams for the 2025-26 season, with 11 Golden Bears earning individual USTFCCCA All-Academic honors. The team awards mark the fourth consecutive year both Kutztown programs have received All-Academic Team recognition. To qualify, teams must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and record a team score at their respective NCAA regional championship. The men's honorees included accounting majors Adam Brocato (Reisterstown, Md./Calvert Hall) and Sean Singleton (Reading, Pa./Governor Mifflin), criminal justice major Michael Fellin (Sheppton, Pa./Marian Catholic), finance major Ryan Kenneff (Manheim, Pa./Manheim Central), business administration major Andrew Szeplaki (Bath, Pa./Northampton), marketing major Owen Weaver (Baldwinsville, N.Y./C.W. Baker) and information technology major Jaydon Witman (Hamburg, Pa./Hamburg). Representing the women's team were psychology major Mackey Donovan (Blauvelt, N.Y./Tappan Zee), allied health majors Natalie Holland (Lancaster, Pa./Lampeter-Strasburg) and Deandra Young (East Stroudsburg, Pa./Stroudsburg), and business administration major Beth Schearer (Springfield, Pa./Springfield). To earn individual All-Academic recognition, student-athletes must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 and either rank among the top 50 on the final TFRRS performance lists or compete at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships.

Judd Novak (Manheim, Pa./Manheim Central) reached new heights this past fall, not only on the individual side, but from a team perspective in leading Kutztown football. To cap off his redshirt-junior season, Novak was voted the 2025-26 KU Male Athlete of the Year. Erin Gonzalez (East Earl, Pa./Garden Spot) collected numerous, high-end individual accolades following the 2025 field hockey season for Kutztown. The recent graduate added another one to her resume as she was voted the 2025-26 KU Female Athlete of the Year. Novak was one of the top quarterbacks in the country as a dual-threat last season. He quarterbacked the Golden Bears to program single season records of 14 victories, 14 consecutive victories and 645 points scored. He completed 215-of-328 passes for 3,070 yards, 31 touchdowns and just one interception, rushed for 547 yards (6.9 yards per carry) and seven TDs. Novak led the PSAC and ranked top 10 in DII in passing efficiency (174.8), passing TDs and points responsible for (228), while also ranking second in the PSAC and 10th nationally in passing yards. Just this past season, the Manheim native was a Harlon Hill Trophy national finalist for DII Player of the Year, PSAC Fall Top 10 recipient, PSAC East Offensive Athlete of the Year, D2CCA Second Team All-America, All-PSAC East First Team and D2CCA All-Region First Team. Through the last three seasons, he is a three-time All-PSAC East selection and went 37-4 as a starter. Novak ranks fourth in program history in passing TDs (72), fourth in passing yards (7,313) and fifth in completions (537). He is the second straight member of KU Football to receive the end of year recognition, joining teammate Freddie Retter (Quakertown, Pa./Quakertown), who was the selection last year as a football and wrestling student-athlete. Jerome Kapp also was voted Male Athlete of the Year for the 2022-23 year to give the Golden Bears three of the last four winners. Novak is a sport management major, who holds a 3.62 GPA. He is expected to graduate in May with his undergraduate degree. Gonzalez swept the major end of year female awards for the 2025-26 athletic year, also having earned the Female Senior Athlete of the Year at the All-Sports Celebration back on April 29. Adding to her locker this year, she was tabbed the PSAC Athlete of the Year and was a First Team NFHCA All-American, All-Atlantic Region and All-PSAC performer. Gonzalez received one of the highest honors a Kutztown student could receive in their time on campus, as she was given a Chambliss Student Academic Achievement Silver award for noteworthy achievements in athletics. A native of East Earl, Gonzalez's other career accolades include NFHCA All-American Second Team in 2024, a Second Team All-PSAC selection in 2024 and Third Team in 2023. She ranks seventh all-time at KU with 47 career goals, and also has 18 assists, 112 points and 15 game-winning goals. She set new career-highs in all offensive categories in 2025, finishing with 17 goals, eight assists, five game-winning goals and 42 points in 22 games. Gonzalez graduated in May with a degree in business administration. She is the ninth field hockey student-athlete to achieve the female athlete of the year honor. Presented annually since 1987, the Kutztown University Athletics Athlete of the Year awards recognizes a Golden Bear for athletic excellence during the course of an academic year. The award is voted upon by athletic department administration, coaches and support staff, and announced each summer.

It didn't matter if it was inside or outside, freshman pole vaulter Andrew Szeplaki (Bath, Pa./Northampton) put up high numbers in both and has been voted the 2025-26 KU Male Freshman of the Year. It took little time for Madilyn Bogovic (Mechanicsburg, Pa./Cedar Cliff) to make an impact at Kutztown University, and in two different sports. In the fall, Bogovic shined bright on the volleyball court and then into the winter months, she was a star on the alley for KU bowling. To cap her first year, Bogovic was voted the 2025-26 KU Female Freshman of the Year. Szeplaki joins teammate Trey Hamlin III, who won the award last year, and is the eighth track and field student-athlete to garner the recognition. During the indoor season, the Bath, Pa., native was the PSAC champion in the pole vault and a Second Team All-American at NCAA Championships, finishing ninth overall with a best clearance of 5.16m (16-11). Szeplaki was voted the PSAC Freshman of the Year, First Team All-PSAC and to the USTFCCCA All-Region team. He also set the new PSAC pole vault record by clearing 5.20m (17-0.75) and had the highest jump in Division II by a freshman this year (5.30m). In outdoor, Szeplaki doubled up and won another PSAC title in the pole vault with a mark of 5.05m (16-6.75). He also qualified for NCAA Championships and was Honorable Mention All-America. Szeplaki was also All-PSAC First Team. It is the second straight Golden Bear bowler to win the female award, as Kamryn Brenneman was named FOY last year, and just the second for the program all-time. She is also the fifth volleyball student-athlete to achieve the recognition, first since 2022-23. During her first semester as a collegiate student-athlete, Bogovic became one of the leaders on the court and a go-to hitter in the offense under first-year head coach Jason Barshinger. She started all 28 matches and finished with 361 kills, seventh-most in the PSAC, with a .198 hit percentage and 43 service aces. Defensively, Bogovic ranked second on the team with 330 digs and 15 blocks, on her way to being named the PSAC East Rookie of the Year and earning All-PSAC East First Team honors. Bogovic then hung up the sneakers and slipped on the bowling shoes and had one of the best seasons in program history, specifically for a freshman. At the end of the season, she was recognized as a Second Team All-American by the National Tenpin Coaches Association and was their Division II Rookie of the Year. Other accolades included the East Coast Conference Rookie of the Year and All-ECC First Team, along with the NTCA All-Rookie First Team. Bogovic led all DII competition in baker double percentage (57.0 percent), strike percentage (54.6 percent), traditional frame average (21.1 pins) and baker frame average (21.25 pins). Presented annually since 1993, the Kutztown University Athletics Freshmen of the Year awards recognize a first-year Golden Bear for outstanding athletic achievement. The award is voted upon by athletic department administration, coaches and support staff.

The Kutztown University men's and women's outdoor track and field teams were well-represented on the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Atlantic Region teams, as 10 members received the nod, eight men and two women. For the Golden Bear men, Michael Fellin (Sheppton, Pa./Marian Catholic), Daron Haggans (Harrisburg, Pa./Central Dauphin), Kymanni Johnson (Baltimore, Md./Overlea) and Sean Singleton (Reading, Pa./Governor Mifflin) all earned All-Region in the 4x100 relay with Johnson also in the 100m. Kevin Givone (Nazareth, Pa./Nazareth) in the javelin, Andrew Szeplaki (Bath, Pa./Northampton) in the pole vault, Jaydon Witman (Hamburg, Pa./Hamburg) in the 100H and Trey Hamlin in the long jump were also recognized. On the women's side, both Taylor Funk and Natalie Holland were All-Region in the pole vault. Per the USTFCCCA, the top five individuals in each event from each region earn an All-Region distinction in addition to each of the members of the regions' top three relay teams. The Atlantic Region includes all schools from the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC), Mountain East Conference (MEC) and the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA).

Kutztown University women's lacrosse received recognition as an Academic Honor Squad by the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association for 2026, while nine Golden Bears earned a spot on the honor roll. Brynn Axe (Landisville, Pa./Hempfield), Marisa Bragg (Ringoes, N.J./Hunterdon Central), Rowan Hall (Sloatsburg, N.Y./Suffern), Lauren LaMorte (West Islip, N.Y./West Islip), Alexis Plesic (Hanover, Pa./South Western), Maddie Wagner (Lancaster, Pa./Manheim Township), Madison Wenner (Marmora, N.J./Ocean City), Nicole Yerys (Huntington, N.Y./Walt Whitman) and Katie Yocum (Hanover, Pa./South Western) all appeared on the list. To be eligible for the honor roll, student-athletes must be a junior, senior, or graduate student and have earned a cumulative academic GPA of 3.50 or greater. For teams to be considered an Academic Honor Squad, they must have posted at least a 3.2 GPA or higher as a group for the academic year. Kutztown completed its best season in program history a little over two months ago. KU was voted 11th in the final IWLCA national poll, the highest ranking to the conclusion of a season for the Maroon and Gold. The Golden Bears (16-7 overall) made their first appearance in the NCAA DII quarterfinals earlier this month after capturing the first two national tournament wins in program history with their 12-8 first round victory over Wingate (May 7) and 9-6 second round triumph over top-seeded and previously unbeaten Slippery Rock (May 9). KU finished as PSAC runners-up for the second time in the last three years and qualified for the NCAA Tournament for the third time in the last four seasons. The Golden Bears' 16 wins are a new program single-season record, surpassing the former record of 15 set in 2024 (15-6).

Kutztown University has conferred degrees for more than 1,200 students for the 2026 spring semester. Kutztown University announces degree conferment twice a year, once in the winter and once in the summer. Commencement exercises are held in May and December; however, students finish the requirements for graduation throughout the entire year. The cumulative grade point average necessary for honors distinction is: with honor (cum laude) 3.40; with high honor (magna cum laude) 3.60 and with highest honor (summa cum laude) 3.80. Students who have requested privacy (FERPA) are not listed publicly.

Kutztown University set a new record with 255 student-athletes earning Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Scholar-Athlete status for the 2025-26 academic year. KU's 255 honorees this year edged the former record of 252 set back in 2020-21. As a department, 58.6% of 435 eligible Golden Bear student-athletes were named PSAC Scholar-Athletes, a 4.6% improvement over 2024-25. It's also the seventh consecutive year that Kutztown has featured 200+ PSAC Scholar-Athletes. Student-athletes must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 and compete in a PSAC-sponsored sport to be eligible for PSAC Scholar-Athlete recognition. Kutztown sponsors two sports that do not compete in the PSAC, acrobatics and tumbling and women's bowling. Student-athletes from those two sports are eligible for academic recognition through their affiliate conferences or national coaches organizations. The PSAC saw an uptick in overall numbers, too, honoring 4,135 student-athletes and 56% of the total conference student-athlete population. See the full list online.

Kutztown University field hockey student-athlete Olivia Kirkpatrick was named to the 2026 College Sports Communicators NCAA Division II Academic All-America Women's At-Large Second Team. Kirkpatrick has already reached senior status academically while pursuing a degree in psychology, but just completed her redshirt sophomore season on the field this past fall -her first with the Golden Bears. She had a 3.96 cumulative grade point average at the time of her nomination. The Annville, Pa., native made an immediate impact for KU and head coach Marci Scheuing. She started all 22 games on defense for a Golden Bear team that produced a school record 20 victories (20-2), ranked in the top two of the NFHCA Division II national rankings the entire season and advanced to the NCAA DII semifinals. Kutztown registered 12 shutouts, leading NCAA DII in shutouts per game (0.55) and goals against average (0.68). Kirkpatrick also contributed to the team's offense as a key piece on penalty corners, totaling seven goals, five assists, 19 points and 28 shots (19 on goal). She was a perfect 4-of-4 on penalty strokes and added a defensive save. Kirkpatrick was recognized as the PSAC Defensive Athlete of the Year, while being named All-PSAC First Team, NFHCA All-Atlantic Region First Team and NFHCA All-America First Team. Academically, she is a two-time NFHCA Scholar of Distinction and NFHCA National Academic Honor Squad member, receiving both honors at Liberty University in 2023 and Kutztown in 2025. Kirkpatrick was inducted into the Chi Alpha Sigma Athletics Honor Society in 2026. She's also a 2025-26 PSAC Scholar-Athlete and three-time KU Dean's List student. Kirkpatrick is Kutztown's 12th CSC Academic All-America Women's At-Large selection all-time and 10th from the field hockey program. The At-Large teams are the toughest and most competitive to make due to encompassing multiple sports that do not have their own CSC Academic All-America teams. Eligible NCAA-sponsored women's sports for the At-Large teams include beach volleyball, bowling, crew/rowing, fencing, field hockey, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, rifle, skiing, water polo and wrestling.

Kutztown University women's bowling saw eight student-athletes named to the East Coast Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll for the 2025-26 academic year. A total of 1,572 student-athletes were recognized spanning 19 full-time and affiliate member institutions. Kutztown has been an affiliate member of the ECC in women's bowling since 2015-16. Representing the Maroon and Gold on this year's Commissioner's Honor Roll are Kamryn Brenneman (York, Pa./Central York), Natalie Conrad (Wyoming, Pa./Dallas), Brooke Heimbach (Boyertown, Pa./Boyertown), Isabella Hopper (Mifflinville, Pa./Berwick), Ashley Kuster (Virginia Beach, Va./Tallwood), Kayla Mackney (Burlington, N.J./Burlington Township), Miranda Pielhau (Waretown, N.J./Southern Regional) and Riley Sternik (Island Heights, N.J./Central Regional). Juniors Conrad, Heimbach and Mackney are appearing on the Honor Roll for the third time in as many years. Sophomores Brenneman, Pielhau and Sternik all earned recognition for the second time, while freshmen Hopper and Kuster were honored for the first time. The Commissioner's Honor Roll is awarded to student-athletes who hold a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or higher. This annual recognition, in addition to the conference's Scholar-Athlete awards, helps uphold the ECC's mission of promoting the total person and the ability to excel not only in the athletic arena, but also in the classroom.

Kutztown University placed six student-athletes on the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Women's Track and Field/Cross Country team. Earning spots on this year's Academic All-District team were Lizzie Brown (Wallingford, Conn./Mark T. Sheehan), Mackey Donovan (Blauvelt, N.Y./Tappan Zee), Sage Dunkleberger (Watsontown, Pa./Warrior Run), Natalie Holland (Lancaster, Pa./Lampeter-Strasburg), Maura Lenhart (Center Valley, Pa./Southern Lehigh) and Marissa McNamee (Harrisburg, Pa./Central Dauphin). The CSC Academic All-District teams honor the nation's top student-athletes for their combined academic and athletic performance. Nominees must have reached sophomore status both academically and athletically, while maintaining a 3.50 cumulative grade point average. Student-athletes must also meet sport-specific eligibility requirements, which included finishing in the top 50 of the individual standings at one of the NCAA's regional championship meets during the current season (cross country) or a top 50 regional ranking in an individual event based on TFRRS regional performance rankings (track & field). Schools were permitted to nominate a maximum of six female and six male student-athletes for the CSC Academic All-District track and field/cross country teams.

Six Kutztown University student-athletes have been named to the 2025-26 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Men's Track and Field/Cross Country team. Making up the Golden Bears' contingent of honorees were Adam Brocato (Reisterstown, Md./Calvert Hall), Cole Doms (Somerdale, N.J./Sterling), Michael Fellin (Sheppton, Pa./Marian Catholic), Robby Lloyd (Newtown, Pa./Council Rock North), Peyton Small (Littlestown, Pa./Littlestown) and Owen Weaver (Baldwinsville, N.Y./C.W. Baker). The CSC Academic All-District teams honor the nation's top student-athletes for their combined academic and athletic performance. Nominees must have reached sophomore status both academically and athletically, while maintaining a 3.50 cumulative grade point average. Student-athletes must also meet sport-specific eligibility requirements, which included finishing in the top 50 of the individual standings at one of the NCAA's regional championship meets during the current season (cross country) or a top 50 regional ranking in an individual event based on TFRRS regional performance rankings (track & field). Institutions were able to nominate a maximum of six male and six female student-athletes for the CSC Academic All-District track and field/cross country teams. Two-time All-American Michael Fellin (Sheppton, Pa./Marian Catholic) was chosen by the CSC selection committee as an Academic All-America finalist for his standout academic and athletic credentials. The CSC Academic All-America Men's Track and Field/Cross Country teams will be announced July 14.

Bailey Gimbor (Bernville, Pa./Hamburg) and Dalton Gimbor (Bernville, Pa./Hamburg) of the Kutztown University wrestling team were named to the 2025-26 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Men's At-Large team. The CSC Academic All-District teams honor the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performance in competition and in the classroom. Nominees must have reached sophomore status both academically and athletically, while maintaining a 3.50 cumulative grade point average. Additionally, student-athletes must meet sport-specific eligibility requirements to include a percentage of contests played or started, postseason participation or individual event rankings (track & field). Schools were permitted to nominate a maximum of six male and six female student-athletes for the at-large teams. Dalton Gimbor (Bernville, Pa./Hamburg) was chosen as an Academic All-America finalist by the CSC selection committee for his standout academic and athletic credentials.

Six Kutztown University student-athletes were recognized on the 2025-26 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Women's At-Large team. Representing the Maroon and Gold on this year's at-large team are Grace Harrold (York, Pa./Central York), Olivia Kirkpatrick (Annville, Pa./Palmyra) and Jessica Traynor (Pennsburg, Pa./Upper Perkiomen) from field hockey, Brooke Graham (Carlisle, Pa./Boiling Springs) from golf and Marisa Bragg (Ringoes, N.J./Hunterdon Central) and Rowan Hall (Sloatsburg, N.Y./Suffern) from lacrosse. The CSC Academic All-District teams honor the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performance in competition and in the classroom. Nominees must have reached sophomore status both academically and athletically, while maintaining a 3.50 cumulative grade point average. Additionally, student-athletes must meet sport-specific eligibility requirements to include a percentage of contests played or started, postseason participation or individual event rankings (track & field). Schools were permitted to nominate a maximum of six female and six male student-athletes for the at-large teams. Student-athletes with standout academic and athletic credentials are advanced forward to the Academic All-America ballot by the CSC selection committee. Of Kutztown's Academic All-District honorees, Kirkpatrick, Traynor and Bragg were selected as Academic All-America finalists. The CSC Academic All-America Women's At-Large teams will be announced July 7.

Kutztown University's Jared Ferguson (Reinholds, Pa./Cocalico) and Nick Varda (Columbia, Md./Atholton) have been announced as members of the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Baseball Team for the second consecutive season. Student-athletes must have reached sophomore status academically and athletically, while maintaining a 3.50 cumulative grade point average or higher. On-field eligibility for baseball requires a student-athlete to compete in 90 percent or start in at least 66 percent of their team's games. Pitchers must make at least 17 appearances or throw 35 innings. Ferguson, from Reinholds, Pa., is pursuing a business administration degree with a focus in management. The junior held a 3.62 GPA at the time of nomination. Ferguson played and started in 37-of-45 games between designated hitter and outfield, missing a bit of time due to injury. He had another strong season at the dish, batting a career-best .370 (44-for-119) with eight doubles, one home run, 26 runs batted in and 23 runs scored. Ferguson is a .359 career hitter in two seasons at KU with 85 hits, 21 doubles and 59 RBIs. Varda is a redshirt senior business administration major with concentrations in management and marketing. The Columbia, Md., native had a 3.86 GPA at the time of his nomination. Varda, who served as the Golden Bears' everyday shortstop, played in all 45 games and hit .279 (36-for-129) with four doubles, three triples, two home runs, 26 RBIs and 21 runs scored. In two seasons with the Maroon and Gold, Varda has posted a .291 batting average with 77 hits and 50 RBIs. The 2026 Academic All-District Baseball teams, selected by CSC, recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America program separately recognizes baseball honorees in four divisions - NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA.

Kutztown University athletics had 32 student-athletes earn Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Academic All-Conference honors for the spring. Per the PSAC, this new honor for the 2025-26 school year was created to increase academic recognition for high-achieving student-athletes - a priority for the league's members that was highlighted in its most recent Strategic Plan. Academic All-Conference awards were previously chosen for the fall and winter seasons. To achieve an Academic All-Conference classification, a student-athlete must have completed both two seasons of athletic eligibility and four semesters academically with at least a 3.5 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale). Additional criteria is based on participation that varies by sport. For what the PSAC designates a "team sport," (in this case, baseball, softball and lacrosse), a student-athlete must have played in 70 percent of their team's games through the completion of the conference championship. Exceptions are made for baseball and softball pitchers who recorded either 30 innings pitched or 15 total appearances. For the purpose of Academic All-Conference honors, the PSAC defines track & field as an "individual sport." The additional requirements for track & field are that eligible student-athlete must have achieved a PSAC qualifying standard in an individual event or been listed among the Top 25 performers in an individual event on the PSAC performance list. Eligible student-athletes from the indoor season are included for these awards.

Junior Emily Henn (Matamoras, Pa./Delaware Valley) of Kutztown University softball was voted to the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Spring Top 10. The PSAC Top 10 was introduced during the 1997-98 academic year. The PSAC's sports information directors nominate and vote and the 10 best are awarded to male and female student-athletes that excel in both the classroom and athletic competition at the conclusion of the fall, winter and spring athletic seasons. To be a candidate for the Top 10 Awards, a student-athlete must have achieved a minimum of a 3.50 cumulative grade point average and must be a starter or key reserve with legitimate athletic credentials. Thursday's announcement gives Kutztown a female Top-10 recipient for the first time since the Fall of 2023, when former field hockey player, Sarah Gatehouse, was recognized. She is also the first softball student-athlete to earn the award since Tamara Jennings in spring of 2019. Henn is KU's 24th female Top-10 honoree since the awards were initiated during the 1997-98 academic year. Henn, a junior from Matamoras, is an elementary education major, and has a 3.86 GPA. This season, she was voted the PSAC East Athlete of the Year and was All-PSAC East First Team and NFCA and D2CCA All-Atlantic Region First Team. Henn led the PSAC in hits (94) and doubles (20) and ranked eighth in the NCAA in hits, ranked second in runs scored (61) and triples (6) and was sixth in batting average (.413) and 10th in slugging percentage (.676). She ranks third in program history for hits in a season. She holds program career record for triples (15), while ranking top five in total bases (385) and batting average (.393). In the classroom, Henn is a two-time CSC Academic All-District honoree, a two-time PSAC Scholar-Athlete member, an NFCA Scholar-Athlete All-American, a Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honor Society inductee and a KU Dean's List student.

2,099 students have been named to the Spring 2026 Dean's List at Kutztown University. To be eligible for the Dean's List, an undergraduate student must be registered for at least 12 credits and have a minimum grade point average of 3.60.

Kutztown University's Brooke Graham was voted to the All-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Second Team, marking her third all-conference honor in as many seasons. Graham led the Golden Bears with an 80.47 scoring average, one victory, nine top five finishes and 11 top 10 finishes in 13 tournaments this past season. The junior from Carlisle, Pa., was Kutztown's low scorer in 11-of-13 events with a low round of 76 (+4) at the ESU Spring Invitational, April 18. Graham won the Kutztown Spring Invitational at Moselem Springs Golf Club, April 12, shooting a 9-over par 79, and captured runner-up individual finishes in four additional tournaments. Graham's season-low round of 4-over 76 came in the opening round of the Millersville Fall Classic, Sept. 15, 2025, and was the second-lowest round by a Golden Bear all season. Through three seasons, Graham currently holds the lowest career scoring average in program history at 79.86 over 49 rounds. Her 80.47 scoring average in 2025-26 ranks fourth-best in a season all-time at KU. Graham also owns the second-best season average in team history with a 79.56 in 2023-24. She earned All-PSAC First Team recognition from the league's coaches in 2023-24 and 2024-25. Kutztown finished third in the team standings at the 2026 PSAC Championship, led by Graham's 13th-place individual finish. It was the Golden Bears' highest team finish at the conference championship tournament since winning their lone title in the fall of 2017.

Haley Gravish (Hamburg, Pa./Hamburg), Emily Henn (Matamoras, Pa./Delaware Valley), Morgan Slomkowski (Toms River, N.J./Toms River East) and Alexa Stevens (Jefferson Township, Pa./North Pocono) were all named to the 2025-26 Division II Academic All-District Softball Team, an award that recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performance on the field and in the classroom. It is the fourth consecutive year Gravish earned a spot on the team, the third straight year for Stevens and the second for both Henn and Slomkowski. To be eligible for Academic All-District honors, student-athletes must have a 3.50 cumulative grade point average and meet certain competitive benchmarks for games played or games started. Student-athletes who meet this criteria and have significant on-field accomplishments will move on to the Academic All-America ballot. First-year student-athletes are not eligible for Academic All-District or Academic All-America honors. Gravish, a native of Hamburg, is pursuing her MBA in grad school and was a Social Media Theory and Strategy major during her undergraduate years. She is currently boasting a 3.75 GPA in grad school and had a 3.87 GPA throughout her undergrad time. This season, Gravish was voted All-PSAC East Second Team and ranked third in the PSAC in victories with 23. She is second all-time at KU with 95 career wins. Henn, a junior from Matamoras, is an elementary education major and has a 3.86 GPA. This season, she was voted the PSAC East Athlete of the Year and was All-PSAC East First Team and NFCA and D2CCA All-Atlantic Region First Team. Henn led the PSAC in hits (94) and doubles (20) and ranks eighth in the NCAA in hits, ranks second in runs scored (61) and triples (6) and was sixth in batting average (.413) and 10th in slugging percentage (.676). She ranks third in program history for hits in a season. Slomkowski is a senior and native of Toms River, N.J., and was a business administration major, graduating with a 3.72 GPA. This season, Slomkowski was voted to the All-PSAC East Second Team and ranked seventh in the PSAC with 11 home runs. She was also in the top-10 with 44 RBIs. Stevens is a senior biology major from Jefferson Township, who graduated with a 3.87 GPA. This season, she was voted All-PSAC East Second Team and ranked ninth in the PSAC in runs scored. Stevens also ranked second on the team in batting average, runs scored, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, total bases (106), slugging pct., walks and stolen bases and was third on the team in RBI and on base pct. Henn is up for Academic All-America honors, which will be announced June 16.

Senior defender Summer Davis added a second All-America recognition to her resume as she was named a Third Team All-American by the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association. Davis was also named Third Team All-America by USA Lacrosse Magazine. She has also been named a First Team All-PSAC selection and was on the IWLCA All-Atlantic Region First Team. Davis is the third Golden Bear in program history to be a consensus All-American, joining Cyrose Conteh and Sam Graf. Davis led Kutztown in ground balls (70), caused turnovers (77) and draw controls (48) this season. She also finished on top of the PSAC in caused turnovers per game (3.54), while ranked fifth in the conference in ground balls per game (3.04). Earlier this season, she broke the all-time career caused turnover record with 160, finishing with 184 for her career, and also holds the single-season record with 77. Davis also ranks third all-time at Kutztown with 199 career ground balls. Kutztown made its first appearance in the NCAA DII quarterfinals last weekend after capturing the first two national tournament wins in program history with its 12-8 first round victory over Wingate (May 7) and 9-6 second round triumph over top-seeded and previously unbeaten Slippery Rock (May 9). KU finished as PSAC runners-up for the second time in the last three years and qualified for the NCAA Tournament for the third time in the last four seasons. The Golden Bears' 16 wins are a new program single-season record, surpassing the former record of 15 set in 2024 (15-6).

For the second season in-a-row, junior centerfielder Emily Henn has earned consensus All-Region status, as she was voted to the Division II Conference Commissioner's Association All-Atlantic Region First Team, adding onto her National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-Region First Team honor. It is the second straight season she was voted to the First Team for D2CCA. The D2CCA All-Region teams are nominated for and voted on by the athletic communication professionals in each region. As a first team honoree, Henn advances to the national ballot for All-America consideration. The D2CCA All-America Team will be unveiled May 27. The postseason accolades continue to roll in for Henn, who was also the PSAC Eastern Division's Athlete of the Year, KU's first since 2019, and tabbed to the All-PSAC East First Team. She is a 3x All-PSAC performer, earning Second Team as a freshman in 2024. She currently ranks fifth in the conference with a .418 batting average, is at the top in hits with 89 and second with 60 runs scored. She also ranks in the top 10 in slugging percentage (.681), doubles (17) and triples (6). Henn holds the program record for career triples with 15 so far. The third-seeded Golden Bears (38-20) advanced out of their regional pod at second-seeded East Stroudsburg last week and, with top-seeded Shippensburg getting eliminated in its pod, will host fifth-seeded Glenville State (49-15) for a best-of-three series in super regionals this Thursday and Friday, with game one scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday from North Campus Field.

For the second season in-a-row, junior centerfielder Emily Henn has been voted to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-Atlantic Region First Team. Henn was also voted to the First Team as a sophomore. The awards honor softball student-athletes from the Association's eight regions with first and second-team selections. NFCA member head coaches from each respective region nominated their student-athletes and voted for the teams. All the honorees are now eligible for selection to the 2026 NFCA Division II All-America squads. At the conclusion of the regular season, Henn was named the PSAC East's Athlete of the Year, the first Golden Bear to achieve that accomplishment since Sara Keeny in 2019. She currently ranks sixth in the conference with a .416 batting average, is at the top in hits with 87 and second with 59 runs scored. She also ranks in the top 10 in slugging percentage (.679), doubles (16) and triples (6).

No. 13 Kutztown University women's lacrosse is still pursuing a national championship, but off the field, the program continues to garner awards as two members were named USA Lacrosse All-Americans. Senior defender Summer Davis (Beach Haven, N.J./Southern Regional) was voted to the Third Team, while senior goalie Marisa Bragg (Ringoes, N.J./Hunterdon Central) is honorable mention. It is the first All-America recognition for both Davis and Bragg. The duo give KU its first All-Americans since 2024 when four Golden Bears earned All-America status, including Sam Graf, Cyrose Conteh, Robin Spector and Emma Meakim. Davis was also a First Team All-PSAC selection and on the IWLCA All-Atlantic Region First Team. She leads Kutztown in ground balls (65), caused turnovers (74) and draw controls (46). Davis leads the PSAC in caused turnovers per game (3.57), while sitting fifth in the conference in ground balls per game (2.96). Earlier this season, she broke the all-time career caused turnover record with 160 and also holds the single-season record with 74 currently. Davis also ranks third all-time at Kutztown with 194 career ground balls. Bragg, a Second Team All-PSAC and IWLCA All-Region pick, has recorded 16 victories in net this season, a program record for wins in a season. She has made 172 saves this season, fifth-most at KU, and 322 for her career, ranking fourth all-time in program history. The senior also contributed 48 ground balls and seven caused turnovers this season, bringing her career totals to 95 ground balls and 12 caused turnovers. Bragg ranks third in the PSAC in saves and fourth in goals against average (8.39). All-Americans were chosen by USA Lacrosse Magazine staff with input from coaches and conferences across the country. Kutztown is set to compete in the NCAA Quarterfinal round for the first time in program history when it travels to take on No. 7 East Stroudsburg this Saturday, May 16, at Whitenight Field.

Five from No. 13 Kutztown University women's lacrosse were voted to the 2026 Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) All-Atlantic Region teams. Senior defender Summer Davis (Beach Haven, N.J./Southern Regional) earned First Team honors and senior goalie Marisa Bragg (Ringoes, N.J./Hunterdon Central), senior defender Rowan Hall (Sloatsburg, N.Y./Suffern), senior attack Katie Yocum (Hanover, Pa./South Western) and junior midfielder Alexis Plesic (Hanover, Pa./South Western) were tabbed to the Second Team. It's the second All-Region recognition for Davis, who was also First Team in 2024, and the first honor for Bragg, Hall, Yocum and Plesic. Davis, a First Team All-PSAC selection, leads Kutztown in ground balls (65), caused turnovers (74) and draw controls (46). She leads the PSAC in caused turnovers per game (3.57), while sitting fifth in the conference in ground balls per game (2.96). Earlier this season, Davis broke the all-time career caused turnover record with 160 and also holds the single-season record with 74 currently. She also ranks third all-time at Kutztown with 194 career ground balls. Bragg, a Second Team All-PSAC pick, has recorded 16 victories in net this season, a program record for wins in a season. She has made 172 saves this season, fifth-most at KU, and 322 for her career, ranking fourth all-time in program history. The senior also contributed 48 ground balls and seven caused turnovers this season, bringing her career totals to 95 ground balls and 12 caused turnovers. Bragg ranks third in the PSAC in saves and fourth in goals against average (8.39). Hall was Second Team All-PSAC. She ranks second on the team behind Davis in ground balls (48) and third in caused turnovers (40) and draw controls (33). In her career, Hall has amassed 96 ground balls, 77 caused turnovers, and 33 draw controls, ranking eighth all-time in career caused turnovers at Kutztown. Yocum was also a PSAC Second Teamer made history this season by tying the single-game goal record with eight. Yocum leads the Golden Bears in goals (69) and points (77) and ranks second all-time for goals in a single season at Kutztown. She sits third in the conference in goals. Yocum ranks sixth all-time at KU with 118 career goals. Plesic has had a breakout junior campaign, amassing career-highs in goals (26), assists (22), ground balls (36) and caused turnovers (41). She ranks eighth in the PSAC with 1.87 caused turnovers per game. Plesic has also won 13 draw controls, tying a career-best. The five Golden Bears are now eligible to be named to a national IWLCA All-American team. The IWLCA will announce the Division II 2026 All-American teams on May 20. Kutztown is set to compete in the NCAA Quarterfinal round for the first time in program history when it travels to take on No. 7 East Stroudsburg this Saturday, May 16, at Whitenight Field.

Four Kutztown University men's tennis student-athletes were named to the 2025-26 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team. Representing the Maroon and Gold were junior Dang Nguyen (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam/), senior Joaquin Perez (Pachuca, Mexico/Escuela Americana), senior Emmitt Robinson (Ingersoll, Ontario/Ingersoll District Collegiate Institute) and junior Henrique Rocha (Jaticua, Brazil/Escola SEB Maceio). To be eligible for Academic All-District honors, student-athletes must have at least a 3.50 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) and must be at least a sophomore academically and athletically. Schools were permitted to nominate up to four student-athletes in the sport of men's tennis. Athletically, student-athletes must have been in the lineup for 75% of a team's scored events. Nguyen holds a 3.78 GPA while pursuing a degree in biochemistry. He held the top spot in Kutztown's lineup throughout the year with a 6-10 record in singles and 8-9 record in doubles. The Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, native, was one of the team's three captains along with Perez and Robinson. Perez, from Pachuca, Mexico, is majoring in geology and had a 3.50 GPA at the time of his nomination. In his final season with the Golden Bears, Perez registered a 6-9 singles record while playing primarily at No. 3 and No. 4. He also posted a winning record in doubles, going 8-6 overall and 7-3 at No. 2 with Terrell Arejola (Quezon City, Philippines/Southville International School and Colleges). Robinson is appearing on the CSC Academic All-District Team for the second time in his career. The Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada, native, is preparing to graduate with a degree in biology (pre-med) and has a 3.81 GPA. Robinson recorded winning records in both singles (9-5) and doubles (9-7). He led the team in singles victories and shared the team lead in doubles wins, while playing primarily at No. 5 singles and No. 3 doubles. Rocha is a business administration (finance) major with a 3.91 GPA from Jaticua, Brazil. The junior totaled seven wins in doubles and three victories in singles. Rocha held down the No. 2 singles and No. 1 doubles (with Nguyen) spots in the KU lineup for head coach Pete Smith.