Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Comprising four colleges - Business, Education, Liberal Arts and Sciences and Visual and Performing Arts - Kutztown University of Pennsylvania offers a wide range of outstanding academic programs to prepare individuals for successful careers.

Located on 289 acres, the campus is adjacent to the Borough of Kutztown in Berks County, Pennsylvania.

Enrollment at the university includes 8,500 students from more than 20 states and nations. There are 362 tenured/tenure-track instructional faculty and boast a favorable 20:1 student-faculty ratio. Eighty-eight percent of KU faculty have doctorates or terminal degrees.

Kutztown University was founded in 1866 as Keystone Normal School. The school became Kutztown State Teachers College in 1928, Kutztown State College in 1960 and achieved university status in 1983.

Kutztown University is a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

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Margariete Malenda Awarded Carole and Ray Neag Undergraduate Research Grant

Margariete Malenda, a sophomore geology major at Kutztown University, was awarded a $1500 Carole and Ray Neag Undergraduate Research Grant to travel to the Dabaoshan mine in China and study how minerals are layered throughout the rock.

Scholarship - 2014 Apr 4

Kutztown University Announces Conference Service Facilitators

The Kutztown University Office of Conference Services has announced their 2014 summer staff. Conference Services will host approximately 60 events with more than 12,000 attendees on campus during the summer months.

Achievement (Other) - 2014 Mar 28

Kutztown University Fraternity Continues Katrina Cleanup Nearly a Decade Later

Ten members of Kutztown University's chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) fraternity traveled to New Orleans, La., March 15-22 as volunteers for the Saint Bernard Project. Brothers spent their spring break continuing Hurricane Katrina cleanup nearly a decade later. They were assigned to work on the exterior of homes in the lower 9th ward where they replaced rotting wood, sanded, primed and painted the homes.

Community Service - 2014 Mar 26

Kutztown University Announces Winter Master Degree Graduates

Kutztown University has confirmed the graduation of 56 master degree candidates. Commencement exercises were held Dec. 14; however, students had until the end of the winter session in January to complete all graduation requirements.

Graduation - 2014 Mar 20

Kutztown University's Ziad Haddad Wins National Heavyweight Wrestling Championship

Ziad Haddad won the NCAA Division II National Heavyweight Wrestling Championship at the Cleveland Public Auditorium on March 15, 2014.

Sports - 2014 Mar 19

Kutztown University Graduate Student Presents Research at Annual Psychology Conference

Kutztown University graduate student Tara Elliot, who is studying mental health counseling in the Department of Counseling and Student Affairs, presented research on the use of therapeutic yoga in treating survivors of domestic violence at the 2014 annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association (EPA), held March 13 - 16.

Academic Award - 2014 Mar 19

Kutztown University Presents Three with Social Work Diversity Award

Kutztown University presented its annual Social Work Diversity Prize to one graduate students and two undergraduate students on March 15 during the Social Work Community Forum. Presented by State Senator Judy Schwank and Ron Simon, executive director of the Pa. Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, the awards were given to Shanon Saddington, graduate student, and Samantha Brannen and Erin Bower, undergraduate students.

Academic Award - 2014 Mar 17

Kutztown University Electronic Media Department Garners Two National Awards

The Kutztown University chapter of the National Broadcasting System was named Model Chapter of the Year for excellence in service and their high level of achievement and activity. KU also brought home the Grand Prize in the Video Promotion category for their 2013 Kutztown University Football promo.

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2014 Mar 17

Kutztown University Radio Brings Home the Gold

Kutztown University Radio (KUR) took home the gold at the 74th annual International Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) Radio Awards on Saturday, March 8, 2014 in New York City. KUR received "Best Use of Social Media" for their innovative use of social media, which include between five and ten daily posts, such as news alerts (local weather, accidents, closures, stories, etc.), promotional updates on radio programming and reporting on timely and informative topics.

Student Competition - 2014 Mar 18

Kutztown University Announces Winter Graduates

Kutztown University has confirmed the graduation of 441 students. Commencement exercises were held Dec. 14; however, students had until the end of the winter session in January to complete all graduation requirements.

Graduation - 2014 Mar 14

Kutztown University Students Committed to Spring Break Community Service

Thirty-five Kutztown University students will participate in community service next week as part of an Alternative Spring Break. Students will spend their week doing service projects in five communities on the east coast. Students will assist with construction of homes for Habitat for Humanity in Maryville, Va., New Bern, N.C., Marion, S.C., and Morgantown, W.Va. Students will also assist with environmental cleanup projects at Virginia State Park, Cape Charles, Va.

Community Service - 2014 Mar 11

Kutztown University Students Inducted into Alpha Kappa Delta Honor Society

The Alpha Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Kappa Delta Honor Society at Kutztown University inducted 17 new members on March 4, 2014. Founded in 1967, Alpha Kappa Delta seeks to acknowledge and promote excellence in the scholarship in the study of sociology, the research of social problems, and such other social and intellectual activities as will lead to improvement in the human condition. Students must have an overall GPA of 3.3 and a 3.0 in sociology to qualify for membership.

Honor Society - 2014 Mar 7

Kutztown University Marching Unit Announces 2014 Student Leadership Team

The Kutztown University Marching Unit has announced its 2014 student leadership team.

Club or Organization - 2014 Feb 28

Kutztown University Students Come to Aid of Local Woman

Kutztown University recognizes four students for assisting a community member in a time of need. These students drove a woman to her home after she had been stranded at a local bus station for more than 15 hours. Read the entire story at http://readingeagle.com/news/article/kutztown-university-students-offer-lesson-in-compassion

Community Service - 2014 Feb 27

Kutztown University Dance Team Selected to Perform in Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade

The Kutztown University Dance Team has been selected to participate in the 2014 Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 16. The parade begins at noon at the intersection of JFK Blvd. and 16th St.

Club or Organization - 2014 Feb 20

Nicholas Evans Awarded a Carole and Ray Neag Undergraduate Research Grant

Nicholas Evans, junior computer science/software development major at Kutztown University, was awarded a $1500 Carole and Ray Neag Undergraduate Research Grant to develop a server architecture for large format local multiplayer gaming.

Scholarship - 2014 Feb 20

Kutztown University Graduate Student Wins Scholars for the Dream Travel Award

Kutztown University graduate student Amanda Funk, of Reading, Pa., is the winner of the Scholars for the Dream travel award, which provides funding toward presenting at this year's National Council of Teachers for English (NCTE) Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC) and a one-year membership to NCTE.

Scholarship - 2014 Feb 20

Kutztown University Dance Team to Perform at Philadelphia 76ers Game

The Kutztown University Dance Team will perform at the Philadelphia 76ers game versus the Sacramento Kings on March 12 at the Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia. The team's performance is scheduled to begin between 6:15-6:30 p.m. The Kutztown University Dance Team is a completely student-run organization. They perform for KU sporting events, charity and community events. In 2013 they opened and closed the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Club or Organization - 2014 Feb 20

Kutztown University Production of "Vagina Monologues" Raises Funds, Awareness

The Kutztown University Women's Center and the Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance will present a student production of Eve Ensler's "The Vagina Monologues" on Thursday, Feb. 20 and Friday, Feb. 21 in room 218 of the McFarland Student Union Building. All proceeds benefit Berks Women in Crises, Turning Point of Lehigh Valley and the 2014 V-Day International Spotlight: One Billion Rising for Justice.

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2014 Feb 10

Kutztown University to Induct 70 into Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

Kutztown University has announced the 2014 Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society inductees. The induction ceremony will take place Thursday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. in the McFarland Student Union's Alumni Auditorium.

Honor Society - 2014 Feb 10

Kutztown University Students Honor Dr. King with Day of Service

Kutztown University students, faculty and staff worked in volunteer service to honor Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy on Jan. 20, 2014. Volunteers worked throughout Berks County and were joined by thousands of volunteers across the country for a national day of service.

Community Service - 2014 Jan 31

Fatima Freeman Awarded Internship with Pennsylvania Department of Health

Fatimah Freeman of Philadelphia has been awarded an internship with the state Department of Health as part of a 15-week internship sponsored by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). Freeman is a senior public administration major and social work and political science minor at Kutztown University. She is one of 14 students participating in The Harrisburg Internship Semester (THIS) program.

Internship - 2014 Jan 27

Kutztown University Students Present at National Physics Teachers Conference

Secondary Education Physics majors Andrew Marth and Robert Adams presented at the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) National Winter Meeting in Orlando,Fla., Jan. 4-7. They presented reading and writing strategies that can be used to meet common core standards in an inquiry based physics classroom. The AAPT is the premier national organization and authority on physics and physical science education --with more than 10,000 members worldwide.

Academic Award - 2014 Jan 24

Kutztown University Cheerleading Ranked in Nation's Top Ten

Kutztown University Cheerleading was once again named one of the top ten programs in the nation after their performance at the Universal Cheerleading Association College National Championships on January 18, 2014.

Sports - 2014 Jan 24

Kutztown University Names Fall 2013 Dean's List

More than 1,600 students have been named to the Fall 2013 Dean's List at Kutztown University. To be eligible for Dean's List, an undergraduate student must be registered for at least 12 credits and have a minimum grade point average of 3.60.

Honors List - 2014 Jan 24

Ziad Haddad Named PSAC Wrestler of the Week

Redshirt junior Ziad Haddad has been named the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Wrestler of the Week. Haddad, the top-ranked heavyweight in Division II, went 4-0 and helped Kutztown to a sixth place finish at the NWCA National Duals.

Sports - 2014 Jan 14

Kutztown University Cheerleading Heads to National Championship

Kutztown University Cheerleading will compete for the Universal Cheerleading Association College National Championship Jan. 17-19 at Walt Disney World, Orlando, Fla.

Sports - 2014 Jan 13