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Kutztown University softball had five from the program earn a spot on the College Sports Communicators 2025 Academic All-District team. It recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the diamond and in the classroom. Kristin Geesey (Bainbridge, Pa./Elizabethtown), Haley Gravish (Hamburg, Pa./Hamburg), Emily Henn (Matamoras, Pa./Delaware Valley), Alexa Stevens (Jefferson Township, Pa./North Pocono) and Jenna Piatkiewicz (Fogelsville, Pa./Parkland) landed on the All-District team. The five Golden Bear selections ties the program record from last year. It is the third consecutive honor for Gravish, second straight for Geesey and Stevens and the first for Henn and Piatkiewicz. Gravish and Henn will now be considered and voted on to become CSC Academic All-Americans, which will be announced June 17. Per CSC, eligible nominees must compete in 90 percent of the institution's games played or start in at least 66 percent of the institution's games. Pitchers must have made at least 17 appearances or pitched 35 innings. Geesey graduated with a degree in criminal justice and a 3.94 GPA. Gravish graduated with a degree in social media theory and strategy with a 3.86 GPA. Henn just completed her sophomore year and is majoring in elementary education and boasts a 3.71 GPA. Stevens just finished her junior year and holds a 3.83 GPA as a biology major. Piatkiewicz recently completed her junior year and is a biochemistry major with a 3.99 major. Kutztown finished the 2025 season with a 43-19 overall record and competed in the NCAA Super Regionals.

The Kutztown University men's and women's outdoor track and field teams had six representatives as United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Atlantic Region selections. For the Golden Bear men, Kyle Archie, Josh McKoy and TJ White all earned All-Region in the high jump, while Kevin Givone and Jacob Solonoski were named All-Region in the javelin and hammer throw, respectively. On the women's side, Sophia Knerr captured All-Region in the 3000m steeplechase. Archie's season-best jump of 2.08m (6-9.75) earned him a spot on the team, while White and McKoy each leaped to bests of 2.05m (6-8.75). Givone recorded a long throw of 63.59m (208-7) and Solonoski tallied his best hammer throw of 56.46m (185-3). Knerr finished with her fastest time of 11:20.17 in the steeplechase. 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).

Seniors Sam Graf and Lailah ElBouazzaoui of the Kutztown University women's lacrosse team have been named to the 2025 Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) All-Atlantic Region First Team. This marks the third career All-Region honor for both Golden Bears. Graf, a midfielder and the program's all-time leader in points, goals, and draw controls, turned in a standout senior season. She ranked third in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) in goals per game, finishing the year with 60 total goals-including a program-record eight in a single game. Graf also placed eighth in the conference with 28 assists and led the PSAC in caused turnovers with 52, a mark that ranks fifth nationally and falls just two shy of Kutztown's single-season record. She added 30 ground balls and 64 draw controls, the fourth-highest single-season total in program history. ElBouazzaoui, an attacker, capped off her collegiate career by moving into second place all-time at Kutztown in both points and goals. She scored 48 goals, ranking tenth in the PSAC in goals per game, and tallied a career-high 62 draw controls-fifth-most in a single season at KU. Her 14 draw controls in a single game set a new program record, surpassing her previous mark of 13. She also recorded 16 assists, 12 ground balls, and six caused turnovers on the season. With their regional selections, Graf and ElBouazzaoui are now eligible for IWLCA All-America honors. The IWLCA will announce the 2025 Division II All-American teams May 21.

The Kutztown University Department of Mathematics inducted students into Kappa Mu Epsilon, a national mathematics honor society, at its annual induction ceremony. Kappa Mu Epsilon is a specialized honor society in Mathematics. KME was founded in 1931 to promote the interest of mathematics among undergraduate students. Its chapters are located in colleges and universities of recognized standing which offer a strong mathematics major. The chapters' members are selected from students of mathematics and other closely related fields who have maintained standards of scholarship, have professional merit, and have attained academic distinction. Both men and women are eligible for membership.

Sophomore outfielder Emily Henn (Matamoras, Pa./Delaware Valley) and senior pitcher Haley Gravish (Hamburg, Pa./Hamburg) of the No. 19 Kutztown University softball team were recognized as Division II Conference Commissioner's Association All-Atlantic Region members. Henn was voted First Team, while Gravish was tabbed Second Team. 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 on May 22. The duo were also on the National Fastpitch Coaches Association's All-Atlantic Region teams and were both voted to the All-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference teams. Henn earned First Team NFCA and All-PSAC as the left fielder. The awards from the NFCA and the D2CCA officially make her a consensus All-Region selection. She is the first consensus All-Region performer since 2022 when both Bridget Bailey and Brianna Hughes (Hatboro, Pa./Upper Moreland) earned First Team from the NFCA and D2CCA. Henn currently ranks second in the PSAC in average (.408), is fourth in hits (82) and fifth in runs scored (48). She has started all 58 games she's played in and has six home runs, 11 doubles, four triples and 34 RBIs. Gravish received Second Team accolades from both the NFCA and PSAC. In 228.1 innings and 44 appearances in 2025, she is 30-8 with a 2.45 ERA with four shutouts and 180 strikeouts. Over the weekend at Regionals, Gravish earned her 30th victory of the season, tying the program record for wins in a season. She also ranks seventh all-time in strikeouts in a season. For her career, Gravish has earned 72 victories inside the circle, second-most at KU and also ranks second in innings (617.1) and appearances (124), while she's fourth in strikeouts (434).

Three from 19th-ranked Kutztown University softball were voted All-Atlantic Region by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association for 2025. Emily Henn (Matamoras, Pa./Delaware Valley) earned First Team honors, while both Haley Gravish (Hamburg, Pa./Hamburg) and Morgan Slomkowski (Toms River, N.J./Toms River East) received Second Team accolades. This is the first season the Golden Bears (40-16 overall) have had any representatives on All-Region teams since the 2023 season. It's the first time each has been tabbed All-Region in their careers. 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 2025 NFCA Division II All-America squads. The 2025 NFCA Division II All-America teams will be announced Wednesday, May 21 at the NCAA Division II Championship Banquet in Chattanooga, Tenn. Henn, also a member of the All-PSAC First Team, is the first NFCA First-Teamer since 2022. She has started all 54 games she's played in this season. Her sophomore surge has led her to lead the team in several offensive categories, including batting average (.414), hits (77), runs (47) and total bases (113). Henn ranks third in the conference in hits, fourth in average and fifth in runs scored. She also has six HRs, four triples, 10 doubles and 33 RBIs. Gravish, an All-PSAC Second Teamer, has once again been the ace and work horse of the pitching staff in 2025. In 40 appearances, making 26 starts, she is 27-7 with a 2.49 ERA and one save in 205.0 innings. Her wins and innings pitched ranks second in the PSAC and ERA is seventh. Gravish currently ranks second in program history with 69 career wins. She also ranks second in appearances (120), third in innings pitched (594.0) and fifth strikeouts (423). Slomkowski, a Second Team All-PSAC third baseman, has started all 56 games this season. She ranks third on the team with a .321 batting average, including 50 hits, 11 doubles, 41 RBIs and 40 runs scored. Slomkowski's 12 home runs is tied for fourth in the PSAC and her .622 slugging percentage is a team-best.

Liquid, in partnership with Kutztown University, proudly announces the winners of the ninth annual Liquid Digital Marketing Award competition. This year's challenge, presented in collaboration with Insomnia Cookies, tasked student teams with developing innovative digital marketing campaigns to boost awareness and sales of the brand's Cookie'wich menu item. The winning team, comprising seniors Nicholas Bodon, a marketing major from Stroudsburg, Pa., Bridget Curtis, a marketing major from Warrington, Pa., Amanda Gravatt, a marketing major from Perkasie, Pa., Jacob Sopko, a marketing major from Emmaus, Pa., and Katelyn Stuhldreher, a marketing major from Bath, Pa., impressed the panel with their comprehensive strategy, creative execution and insightful analysis. Their campaign stood out for its originality and practical application, earning them the top honor and a monetary prize. "We're continually impressed by the creativity and professionalism these students bring to the table," said Emily Massaro, vice president of marketing at Liquid. "This competition not only showcases emerging talent but also strengthens our ongoing relationship with the university." Each year, Liquid partners with an exciting brand to serve as the "client" and present Kutztown University students with a real-world marketing challenge. Students first submit a written campaign plan, outlining goals, target audiences, campaign channels and measurement strategies. Three finalist teams, selected by university faculty, advance to the final round to present their campaigns to a panel of experts from Liquid and the client. This year's collaboration with Insomnia Cookies, a popular bakery chain known for serving warm, freshly baked cookies and ice cream late night, provided students with a unique opportunity to work on a campaign for a nationally recognized brand. Senior Lifecycle Marketing Manager Kelsey Tschoepe, representing Insomnia Cookies, served as a guest judge, offering valuable industry insights during the evaluation process. The Liquid Digital Marketing Award competition exemplifies the synergy between academia and industry, preparing students for successful careers in marketing and beyond. Liquid has an established relationship with Kutztown University. Led by CEO Jim Ludlow, member of KU's Council of Trustees, Liquid has many Kutztown University alumni among its team and Liquid's internship program has seen several Kutztown University students across all its departments. About Liquid Liquid is a marketing agency specializing in creative, digital marketing, and technology. Through our services, we work with motivated B2B and B2C organizations to deliver exceptional marketing and measure its impact while maneuvering through a constant sea of change.

Five members of the 18th-ranked Kutztown University softball team were voted to the 2025 All-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference's teams. Senior first baseman Naya Darnowski (Manchester, N.J./Manchester Township) and sophomore left fielder Emily Henn (Matamoras, Pa./Delaware Valley) were voted to the First Team and senior pitcher Haley Gravish (Hamburg, Pa./Hamburg), junior second baseman Alexa Stevens (Covington Township, Pa./North Pocono) and junior third baseman Morgan Slomkowski (Toms River, N.J./Toms River East) earned Second Team honors. The five selections are the most since 2022 when KU also had five representatives on All-PSAC. There were seven in 2013. It is the second All-PSAC accolade for Darnowski, Gravish and Henn, with Darnowski and Henn earning Second Team last season and Gravish was Second Team in 2023. Darnowski has started all 51 games this season. She is having a career-best season at the plate, hitting .314 with 50 hits, 31 RBIs and 33 runs scored. Darnowski's power at the plate has showed this season as well with career-highs of seven home runs and eight doubles, with a .509 slugging percentage. Henn has started in all 51 games this season. Her sophomore surge has led her to lead the team in several offensive categories, including batting average (.416), hits (74), runs (46) and total bases (110). Her average and hits both rank second in the PSAC and she's fourth in runs scored. Henn also has six HRs, four triples, 10 doubles and 32 RBIs. Gravish has once again been the ace and work horse of the pitching staff in 2025. In 35 appearances, making 23 starts, she is 24-7 with a 2.43 ERA and one save in 178.2 innings. Her wins and innings pitched ranks second in the PSAC and ERA is eighth. Gravish currently ranks second in program history with 66 career wins. She also ranks third in appearances (115), fifth in innings pitched (567.2) and strikeouts (397). Stevens has started all 51 games this season. She is hitting .316 in 174 plate appearances with 55 hits, six doubles and seven home runs, along with 42 runs scored. Stevens' six triples is tied for third in the conference and her career-best 45 RBIs ranks sixth. Slomkowski has started all 51 games this season. She ranks second on the team with a .331 batting average, including 46 hits, 10 doubles, 36 RBIs and 38 runs scored. Slomkowski's 10 home runs ranks seventh in the PSAC and her .619 slugging percentage is a team-best.

Two sophomores on the Kutztown University baseball team were recognized on the 2025 All-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference East Division Second Team, as outfielder Bo Barthol (Breinigsville, Pa./Parkland) and designated hitter Jared Ferguson (Reinholds, Pa./Cocalico) each garnered the honors voted on by the head coaches. Barthol was a focal point of the offense in nearly every game this season, batting leadoff in all 47 games for the Golden Bears while hitting .354, the team's best mark among qualified hitters. His numbers rivaled the conference's best hitters, as the Breinigsville, Pa., native tallied 58 hits (7th in the PSAC) and 16 doubles (T-4th) in just his second season with the squad. Once on base, he was immediately looking to advance, stealing a team-high 22 bases that ranked fifth in the conference. Among the conference's designated hitters, Ferguson performed as well as the best of them. His .347 batting average was second among qualified hitters on the team, while he hit a team-best three home runs and drove in 33 RBIs to play a pivotal role in the team's offense in his first year with the team after transferring from Division III Moravian University. It is the first All-Conference honor for either player, while it marks the fifth straight season that at least one Golden Bear earned recognition from the PSAC. Head coach Eric Folmar has seen multiple All-PSAC honorees in half of his six seasons leading the Golden Bears, with 2021 and 2023 being the other such seasons. The Golden Bears concluded 2025 with high hopes for next season, as Barthol and Ferguson are both slated to return atop a young supporting cast that looks to take the next step forward as they set their eyes on the PSAC Championships.

Three members of the No. 19 Kutztown University women's lacrosse team earned 2025 All-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) East honors. Sam Graf (Wayne, N.J./Wayne Hills) and Lailah ElBouazzaoui (Bridgewater, N.J./Bridgewater-Raritan) were named to the All-PSAC East First Team, while Summer Davis (Beach Haven, N.J./Southern Regional) was selected to the Second Team. Graf and ElBouazzaoui became the first players in program history to earn All-PSAC honors in all four seasons of their careers, spanning 2022 through 2025. Davis earned her second career All-PSAC recognition. Davis, a junior defender, led the Golden Bears with 55 ground balls and recorded 41 caused turnovers, both among the top four in the PSAC. She also achieved a career-high 30 draw controls and netted her first career goal. Davis moved into third place on Kutztown's all-time caused turnovers list (106), with one season still to play. ElBouazzaoui, a senior attack, totaled 48 goals and 64 points in 2025, moving into second place all-time at Kutztown in both categories and ranking among the PSAC's top 10 in goals scored this season. She set a new KU single-game record with 14 draw controls and posted a career-high 62 draw controls overall, ranking in the top five in program history for both single-season and career draw controls (172). Graf, a senior midfielder, set new KU career records for goals (235) and points (321) in 2025. She scored 60 goals and totaled 88 points this season-both among the top single-season performances in school history. Graf led the team with 28 assists, ranked eighth in the PSAC, and added 64 draw controls along with a team- and PSAC-best 52 caused turnovers. She also moved into second all-time at KU in career caused turnovers (132). The trio helped lead Kutztown to another nationally ranked season, with performances that stand among the best in program history.

Two Kutztown University students earned the KU Undergraduate Research Series microcredentialing badge during Spring 2025. The badge is awarded to students who dedicate their time to learning about the transformational impact of undergraduate research to academic success and career readiness.

Kutztown University inducted 35 students into the Chi Omega Upsilon chapter of the Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society for counseling at its induction ceremony this spring. Chi Sigma Iota is an international honor society for counseling students, professional counselors, and counselor educators. The society was established in 1985 by counseling professionals in the State of Ohio. Chi Sigma Iota's mission is to promote recognition to those in the counseling profession who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, research, and clinical practice. The members are dedicated to the counseling profession and the advancement of the profession. The Chi Omega Upsilon Chapter was a new Charter Chapter organized in 2017, with Deborah L. Duenyas, Ph.D. as chapter faculty advisor. Membership Eligibility for membership is extended only to those students at Kutztown University in the Counselor Education program who have completed nine credits and have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better.

The Psychology Department at Kutztown University hosted its annual Psi Chi Induction and Student Awards Ceremony April 16, 2025. The ceremony honored seven Department Student Award Winners. The Psychology Department awarded five seniors and two juniors with departmental awards based on their individual achievements within the fields of Research, Fieldwork, Internships, Leadership, GPA, and Service.

The Department of Psychology at Kutztown University hosted its annual Psi Chi Induction Ceremony Wednesday, April 16, 2025. The ceremony honored 31 new members, who were inducted into Psi Chi, The International Honor Society in Psychology. Psi Chi is the International Honor Society for psychology majors, with chapters around the globe. University students majoring or minoring in psychology and with a minimum of 3.0 GPA are eligible to join Psi Chi. Since 1992, the KU Chapter of Psi Chi has held events and biweekly meetings for its members and other psychology students. Anyone is welcome to attend the meetings, where topics typically center around psychological research and graduate school. Psi Chi offers its new and ongoing members support programs for undergraduate, graduate, and faculty. Assistance with research projects and educational opportunities are available with membership. Members also receive valuable career resources and networking opportunities.

Four Kutztown University football players were among a record number of members named to the 2025 National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) Hampshire Honor Society. The Hampshire Honor Society recognizes college football players from all divisions of the NCAA, NAIA and sprint football who maintained a cumulative 3.2 GPA or better throughout their college careers. Kutztown's four selections are linebacker/special teams Cady Clancy, linebacker Jalen DeVose (Lansdale, Pa./La Salle College H.S.), tight end/long snapper Nick Lovenguth (Downingtown, Pa./Downingtown East) and offensive lineman Trey Quinones (York, Pa./William Penn). A record 2,514 players from 339 schools qualified for membership in 2025, marking the largest class in the program's 19-year history. Since its inception, the initiative has honored 20,928 student-athletes. This year's members represented six divisions: 689 from the FBS, 531 from the FCS, 212 from Division II, 978 from Division III, 58 from the NAIA, and 46 sprint football players. They hailed from schools in every state and the District of Columbia-except Alaska, which does not sponsor an eligible college football program. The FBS cohort came from 120 schools, reflecting a 90 percent participation rate. Honorees are nominated by their respective schools and must be a senior player that completed their final year of eligibility during the 2024 season or be a graduate player/transfer who has already earned a bachelor's degree and competed during the 2024 season. Players must attain a 3.2 undergraduate GPA on a 4.0 scale and be starters or contributors throughout the 2024 season. Kutztown's four 2025 NFF Hampshire Honor Society members have helped the Golden Bears to three PSAC East titles, three PSAC Championship game victories and three NCAA DII Championship playoff appearances over the last four seasons. KU won its first-ever Super Region One championship in 2023 and advanced to the NCAA DII national semifinals. During their careers, the quartet also helped the Bears to a 42-9 overall record and 26-2 record in the PSAC, which included unbeaten 7-0 campaigns in 2021, 2023 and 2024.

The Kutztown University athletics department recognized 40 student-athletes Thursday afternoon, April 10, as a part of a new class of the Pennsylvania Alpha Omega Chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma in the National College Athlete Honor Society. The luncheon recognized those student-athletes who excel in both the classroom and competition. Chi Alpha Sigma was founded in 1996 by then DePauw University head football coach Nick Mourouzis. His goal was to provide outstanding student-athletes with an opportunity to become connected within a fraternal association that aligns their educational and athletic successes for a lifetime. In order to be inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma, a student-athlete must attend a four-year accredited college or university that is a member of the NCAA, NAIA, USCAA or NCCAA. The honoree also must achieve at least junior academic standing by the fifth semester or seventh quarter, as determined by the certifying institution, and must have achieved a minimum cumulative grade-point average of a 3.4 (on a 4.0 scale).

Kutztown University women's acrobatics and tumbling had three athletes named all-conference as the Mountain East Conference released its 2025 postseason award winners and all-conference teams. Representing the Golden Bears as the program's first-ever all-conference honorees are First Team selections Sydney Jundt (Rochester Hills, Mich./Rochester) and Tiffani Lincoln (Oneonta, N.Y./Oneonta), and Second Team pick Maddie Welsh (York, Pa./Central York). Kutztown joined the MEC as an associate member in acrobatics & tumbling prior to the 2025 season. Jundt is a junior base/tumbler from Rochester Hills, Mich. She is in her first season with the Maroon and Gold after spending two seasons at Trine University. Earlier this season, Jundt was named MEC Specialist of the Week on Feb. 24. Lincoln has been a leader for KU and head coach Karah Paull over the last four seasons. The senior top/tumbler from Oneonta, N.Y., helped the program make history in 2024 when she qualified for the NCATA National Championship Event Finals as part of Kutztown's acro 5-element squad. Lincoln was recognized as the KU acrobatics & tumbling Coaches Award winner in 2022. Welsh, a senior base from York, Pa., is in her third season with the Golden Bears in 2025. She's been critical to Kutztown's success on the mat, contributing to winning seasons each year with the program. Welsh has also been strong in the classroom, earning NCATA Academic Honor Roll recognition in 2024 and being named to the KU Dean's List multiple times.

The National Tenpin Coaches Association announced its annual award winners for the 2024-25 NCAA bowling season, where Kutztown University senior Chloe Sromovski (Wilkes-Barre, Pa./G.A.R. Memorial) was named an All-America Honorable Mention honoree and freshman Kamryn Brenneman (York, Pa./Central York) earned a spot on the Second-Team All-Rookie squad. Sromovski, who was unanimously named the East Coast Conference's Bowler of the Year, added her first national recognition to an already loaded resume as one of the best KU bowlers in program history. The senior bowled 983 frames in 2024-25, averaging 20.35 pins per frame on an 84.5 percent fill rate. She struck on over 50 percent of her attempts on the year while converting 70 percent of her traditional spare attempts. The fourth-year bowler showed to be a reliable performer in the 10th frame, bowling an 86 percent fill rate and a 52.6 percent strike clip in the anchor role. Sromovski found her way into the top 50 of the NTCA's Player Composite Performance Index (PCPI), as she was statistically the third-best kegler among those on teams not recognized in the top 15 of the national polls. Brenneman emerged as one of the best first-year bowlers in the country in her setup role alongside Sromovski, bowling 90 percent of the team's frames in her first campaign with the Golden Bears while earning the conference's Rookie of the Year honor in unanimous fashion. She rolled a team-best 83.7 percent baker fill percentage and 88.7 single pins spare percentage while holding the conference's second-best overall scoring average (19.74 pins) behind Sromovski. The York, Pa., native's performance throughout the season earned her six ECC Rookie of the Week honors, a sign of continued success on the horizon for the Golden Bears. Sromovski's recognition is the seventh All-America Honorable Mention in program history but first since Deanna DiRado in 2014. She is the sixth Golden Bear bowler to be nationally recognized with an All-America honor by the NTCA, a list that includes three-time honoree Kayla Jones (2009, 2011, 2012) and two-time honoree Brooke Bower (2013 and 2014). Brenneman's first-year bowler honor is the first of its kind for the Kutztown bowling team, but she becomes the third rookie to earn a freshman recognition in program history to go along with back-to-back Division II Rookie of the Year honors in 2008 (Kayla Stamm) and 2009 (Kayla Jones). Sromovski and Brenneman led the Golden Bears (64-45 overall) to their first East Coast Conference Championship crown while sweeping the conference's individual honors alongside fifth-year head coach Angela Reynolds. KU reached their second-ever NCAA postseason and defeated Fayetteville State on the national stage for their first victory on that level since 2011.

The Kutztown University wrestling team saw nine student-athletes claim Men's Scholar All-American honors from the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA). To qualify for the Scholar All-American honor, a student-athlete must be an All-American at the 2025 NCAA DII National Championships with a 3.00 GPA, a national qualifier for the National Championships with a 3.25 GPA, or hold a 3.5 GPA after competing in four or more events throughout the 2024-25 season. Individuals recognized with the NWCA Men's Scholar All-American honor include senior Andreo Ferraina (Nazareth, Pa./Nazareth), juniors Bailey Gimbor (Bernville, Pa./Hamburg) and Dalton Gimbor (Bernville, Pa./Hamburg), redshirt junior Hunter Horton (James Creek, Pa./Tussey Mountain), junior Wayne McIntyre (East Stroudsburg, Pa./East Stroudsburg North), redshirt sophomore Freddie Retter (Quakertown, Pa./Quakertown), redshirt senior Jimmy Ryan (Staten Island, N.Y./Monsignor Farrell), junior Alex Ward (Manassas, Va./Battlefield) and senior Matthew Weinberg (Philadelphia, Pa./Archbishop Ryan). Dalton Gimbor (Bernville, Pa./Hamburg), Ferraina and Ward earned their third Scholar All-American honor from the NWCA, while Horton, McIntyre and Weinberg each collected their second award. Under head coach Robert Fisher, the 20th-ranked Golden Bears finished third at the NCAA Super Region 1 Championships and eighth at the NCAA DII Championships in March, setting program-best marks for its overall team finishes and individual All-Americans along the way.

Kutztown University women's swimming placed Olivia Bing (Newtown, Pa./Council Rock North), Jena LaTorres (Allentown, Pa./William Allen), Tatum Rothermel (Halifax, Pa./Halifax) and Camryn Sedora (Chester, Md./Kent Island) on the 2024-25 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team. The 2024-25 Academic All-District Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances in the pool and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America program separately recognizes honorees in four divisions - NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA. All four Golden Bears qualified for and competed in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Championships in Feb. Bing competed in the 1000 free, 200 free, 500 free and 1650 free. She earned two team points in the 1650 with her 19:23.20. The senior is a social studies/secondary education major from Newtown with a 3.97 GPA. LaTorres competed in the 50 free, 200 free, 50 free and 100 free. She is a junior criminal justice major from Allentown with a 3.53 GPA. Rothermel competed in the 200 IM, 400 Medley Relay, 100 Breaststroke and 200 Breaststroke. She placed seventh overall in the 200 Breast with a time of 2:26.21, which ranks fourth all-time at KU. She also earned a team point in the 100 Breast. She is a sophomore sport management major from Halifax with a 3.74 GPA. Sedora competed in the 1000 free, 800 Free Relay, 200 free, 500 free and 1650 free, earning four team points. She is a sophomore psychology major from Chester, Md., with a 3.80 GPA.

Kutztown University has conferred degrees for 414 students for the 2024 fall semester and 2025 winter session. 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's women's distance medley relay team comprising of Mackey Donovan (Blauvelt, N.Y./Tappan Zee), Jensen Kraft (Nutley, N.J./Saint Mary), Beth Schearer (Springfield, Pa./Springfield) and Deandra Young (East Stroudsburg, Pa./Stroudsburg) were recently named All-Atlantic Region for the 2024-25 indoor season by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. All-region honors are presented to the top five individuals and top three relays teams from each event in each of the eight regions (Atlantic, Central, East, Midwest, South, South Central, Southeast and West). Donovan, a junior from Blauvelt, N.Y., Kraft, a junior from Nutley, N.J., Schearer, a sophomore from Springfield, Pa., and Young, a junior from East Stroudsburg, Pa., ran a 12:20.17 to capture the silver medal at the 2025 PSAC Indoor Championships and post the fourth-fastest time in school history. Kutztown's track size converted time of 12:12.33 on TFRRS ranked third in the Atlantic Region this season.

Five Kutztown University men's track and field student-athletes have been recognized as All-Atlantic Region performers for the 2024-25 indoor season by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. Golden Bears to take home all-region honors include Kyle Archie (Reading, Pa./Muhlenberg) in the high jump, Michael Fellin (Sheppton, Pa./Marian Catholic) in the 60-meter dash, Trey Hamlin III (Townsend, Del./Caravel Academy) in the triple jump, Gabe Sample (Reading, Pa./Muhlenberg) in the long jump and TJ White (Reading, Pa./Muhlenberg) in the high jump. All-region distinction goes to the top five individuals and top three relays teams from each event in each of the eight regions (Atlantic, Central, East, Midwest, South, South Central, Southeast and West). Archie tied for the top mark in the Atlantic Region in the high jump this season with a personal best of 2.07m (6-9.5) at the PSAC Indoor Championships. The freshman from Reading, Pa., captured the silver medal at the PSAC meet and ranks fourth on KU's all-time top 10 list. Not only did Fellin establish himself as the fastest man in the PSAC, but he was also fastest in the region. The 2025 PSAC indoor champion in the 60m ran a school record 6.65 to claim gold at the PSAC Championships. Fellin, from Sheppton, Pa., went on to earn All-America Second Team honors with a 12th-place finish at the NCAA DII Indoor Championships. Hamlin III made a smooth transition from football to track & field during his freshman season at KU. In just his second meet with the Maroon and Gold, the Townsend, Del., native put forth a NCAA provisional qualifying mark of 14.67m (48-1.75) in the triple jump at the Widener Winter's Evening Invite. That mark stood as the fifth best in the region at season's end. Hamlin ranks fourth in program history and captured a bronze medal in the long jump at the PSAC Championships. Sample finished fourth in the region in the long jump after matching his personal best with a jump of 7.25m (23-9.5) to win silver at the PSAC Championships. It was the second straight medal in the long jump (third in 2024) for the junior from Reading, Pa. Sample ranks second on KU's all-time top 10 list. White, a senior from Reading, Pa., tied for fourth in the region in the high jump by clearing a new career-best 2.04m (6-8.25) at the Golden Bear Invitational in late February. White finished sixth in the event at the PSAC Championships.

The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference released its Wrestling All-Conference and major award winners for the 2024-25 season, with Kutztown University wrestling head coach Robert Fisher being named the Coach of the Year and seven wrestlers being honored on the three All-Conference teams. Fisher was named the conference's best coach for the second time in his career after leading some of Kutztown's best wrestling in program history in 2024-25. The 24th-year head coach enjoyed massive success in dual competition this season, beginning early with a 30-point win against Frostburg State and a 40-point win over Fairmont State. The team opened their home season with a program-record 50-point shutout over American International, followed by a six-point upset over 14th-ranked Gannon while holding their final three opponents to a 102-30 scoring mark. Fisher's efforts earned him the NCAA Super Region I Coach of the Year honor, the first regional recognition of his career. Bailey Gimbor (Bernville, Pa./Hamburg) (165 lbs.), Dalton Gimbor (Bernville, Pa./Hamburg) (174 lbs.) and Matthew Weinberg (Philadelphia, Pa./Archbishop Ryan) (184 lbs.) were named to the First Team following All-American performances at nationals. Weinberg picked up his fourth consecutive First Team nod after a third-place finish at the NCAA Championships, Bailey earns his second spot on the First Team, while Dalton reaches First Team All-PSAC status after previously earning Second- and Third-Team honors. Both brothers earned eighth in their weight classes at the national championships. Javien DeLeon (Allentown, Pa./Liberty) (133 lbs.), Wayne McIntyre (East Stroudsburg, Pa./East Stroudsburg North) (197 lbs.) and Freddie Retter (Quakertown, Pa./Quakertown) (285 lbs.) earned spots on the Second Team, all gaining recognition for the first time in their careers. McIntyre and Retter claimed their honors after making it to the NCAA Championships, where Retter finished fifth and claimed All-American honors in an abbreviated season for the two-sport athlete. McIntyre finished second at regionals, while DeLeon just missed out on a ticket to the national stage after finishing the season with a 16-8 record. Jimmy Ryan (Staten Island, N.Y./Monsignor Farrell) wraps up his career with a spot on the All-PSAC Third Team at 149 lbs., his third All-PSAC Third Team recognition of his career and first with the Golden Bears. He reached the NCAA Championships for the second time in his career, capping off his career with a 21-9 overall record. DeLeon, McIntyre, Retter and the Gimbor brothers have remaining eligibility left to build on this past season's success in 2025-26, a season in which they will look to remain among the top teams in the PSAC after finishing second in the regular season standings.

Kutztown University women's basketball placed Bella Arcuri, Abbey Hearn, Leila Hurley and Shannon Remolde on the 2024-25 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team. The CSC Academic All-District Team recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the court and in the classroom. Eligibility for the honor requires student-athletes to be at least a sophomore and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or higher. Graduate students must have a 3.50 GPA or higher in both their undergraduate and graduate studies. Athletically, student-athletes must have competed in 90% of their team's games or started 66% of their team's games during the current season. Schools can submit up to four nominations in the sport of basketball. Arcuri is a senior elementary education major with a 3.90 GPA. The Fallsington, Pa., native played in all 34 games and started one for the PSAC champion Golden Bears. Arcuri scored 46 points, grabbed 33 rebounds and totaled 33 assists while averaging 12.0 minutes per contest. Hearn stepped up when KU needed her most, earning PSAC Championship MVP honors after back-to-back 30+ point games in a semifinal victory over nationally ranked Gannon and championship game victory over host Edinboro. The graduate student from Lewes, Del., finished the season averaging 10.7 points and 6.0 rebounds per game while appearing in 33-of-34 overall (12 starts). Hearn also led the team in blocks (39) and added 48 assists. She is currently pursuing a master's degree in business administration and holds a 3.84 GPA after graduating with her bachelor's degree in sport management (3.74 GPA) last May. A former PSAC East Rookie of the Year (2021-22) and All-PSAC East Second Team selection (2022-23), Hearn was selected to advance to the Academic All-America ballot. Hurley, a junior from Jim Thorpe, Pa., took another step forward on her way to All-PSAC East Second Team honors. The guard averaged a career-best 10.7 points and 2.4 rebounds per game in 31 appearances (29 starts). She knocked down a career-high 69 3-pointers, which ranks eighth in a single-season in program history. Hurley is majoring in elementary education and has a 3.85 GPA. Remolde took the court in all 34 games and made 23 starts, helping Kutztown to a 22-12 overall record. She posted 3.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 1.1 assists per game. A Philadelphia native, Remolde owns a 3.97 GPA while majoring in business administration with an accounting focus. Hurley and Remolde are back-to-back CSC Academic All-District selections while Arcuri and Hearn are first-time honorees. Academic All-America Teams will be announced Wednesday, April 16.

Chloe Sromovski was named Bowler of the Year, Kamryn Brenneman Rookie of the Year and Angela Reynolds Coach of the Year, Friday, March 21, as the Kutztown University women's bowling team swept the East Coast Conference (ECC) major awards for 2024-25. Sromovski and Brenneman were also voted All-ECC First Team, while Megan Hanaway and Shelby Wunch were Second Team picks. The major awards and all-conference teams were voted on by the conference's coaches and announced in conjunction with this weekend's ECC Women's Bowling Championship at Bowlero Berks Lanes in Sinking Spring. Sromovski, a senior, was a unanimous selection as the ECC Bowler of the Year after bowling in 95 percent of the team's frames and boasting an overall game average of 203.5 pins. Her 20.32 10th frame average was among the best in the nation, while the Wilkes-Barre, Pa., native recorded an 84.3 percent fill rate and traditional and baker averages over 200 pins on the year. The fourth-year kegler claimed conference Bowler of the Week honors three times this season (Oct. 10, Oct. 17 and Jan. 23) and was a frequent member on the ECC Weekly Honor Roll. First-year phenom Brenneman claimed the conference's Rookie of the Year honor in unanimous fashion after a stellar campaign that saw her emerge as a reliable option alongside Sromovski. The younger Brenneman sister boasted a team-best 83.7 percent baker fill percentage and 88.7 single pins spare percentage while trailing Sromovski with the second-best overall scoring average (19.74 pins) in the conference. The six-time ECC Rookie of the Week honoree bowled 90 percent of the team's frames this season. The Golden Bears flourished under fifth-year head coach Angela Reynolds, who claimed her first ECC Coach of the Year award after guiding the program to a 55-42 record ahead of this weekend's championship tournament. Kutztown found its way onto the radar of the National Tenpin Coaches Association (NTCA), as it received votes in each of the last three top 25 polls while being ranked sixth in the February edition of the Division II/III poll. The tandem of Sromovski and Brenneman claimed two of the five spots on the All-ECC First Team, making KU the only team with multiple First Team honorees. Hanaway, a graduate student, and Wunch, a junior, each took All-ECC Second Team honors. Kutztown's four all-conference honorees were a league-best, ahead of Bryant's three. Molloy, Roberts Wesleyan and Saint Anselm each had two selections across the three all-conference teams. This marks the third time the Golden Bears have claimed all three major conference honors in a season and the first time since 2016. Sromovski becomes the first bowler in program history to be named all-conference in three straight seasons, and her third recognition ties her with Kayla Jones (2009, 2011-12) for the most in program history. Hanaway picked up her second career all-conference honor.

Naia Pulliam continues to make history in her senior season with Kutztown University women's basketball. The Wilmington, Del., native was voted to the Division II Conference Commissioners Association All-Atlantic Region First Team. She is the first all-region player for KU since 1999-00. Just last week, Pulliam became the first Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Athlete of the Year for Kutztown women's basketball in 26 years and just the third in program history, also earning First Team All-PSAC honors. Pulliam is now eligible for All-America recognition. Sports information directors from NCAA Division II Atlantic Region schools and conferences nominated and selected the all-region teams. The process concludes with All-American selections announced later in the month. The Atlantic Region consists of all schools in the CIAA, MEC and PSAC along with Salem, an independent. The team is sponsored by the Division II Conference Commissioners Association, which encourages and promotes Division II athletics and high standards of sportsmanship as important elements of higher education. The CCA is a key communications link among the conferences as they discuss views, policies and regulations that impact Division II intercollegiate athletics and works closely with the NCAA as a communications channel to NCAA Division II member colleges and universities. Pulliam has enjoyed her best season of her career, playing in all 33 games so far, starting in 31. She currently is averaging a career-high 16.8 points per game, which ranks third in the PSAC, and is hauling in a career-best 5.7 rebounds per game. Pulliam also has highs in assists (63), blocks (26) and steals (35). Her 49.5 shooting percentage from the floor is fourth-best in the conference and she's also made a career-high 61 3-pointers. Pulliam, who now holds the program record for points in a season, currently has 1,473 career points, third-most at KU. Kutztown (22-11 overall) earned an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament after winning the PSAC Tournament championship and has its first round game against Seton Hill Friday, March 14, at Edinboro University.

Michael Fellin became Kutztown University's first-ever All-American in the 60-meter dash when he claimed Second Team honors by placing 12th overall during Thursday's preliminary heats at the NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships. Fellin, a junior from Sheppton, Pa., placed fifth in heat two of three with a time of 6.72. He recently set the school record with a 6.65 at the PSAC Indoor Championships. Fellin was making his first appearance at the national meet. Second Team All-America honors went to finishers 9-12, while the eight sprinters advancing to Saturday's final will earn First Team accolades.

Kutztown University will have 29 student-athletes representing its baseball program for the 2025 season. The Kutztown University baseball team was voted the sixth-best team in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference East Division by the coaches in their preseason poll. The Maroon and Gold recorded a 17-33 mark last season, going 10-22 in the PSAC East and 8-11 at North Campus Baseball Field. They managed wins over No. 6 Millersville, No. 15 West Chester and No. 25 East Stroudsburg, and pulled their lone conference series victory against Lock Haven. Learn more at www.kubears.com.

Naia Pulliam (Wilmington, Del./St. Elizabeth) became the first Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Athlete of the Year for Kutztown University women's basketball in 26 years and just the third in program history, as she joined Leila Hurley (Jim Thorpe, Pa./Jim Thorpe) being voted All-PSAC East by the league's head coaches. Pulliam earned First Team recognition for the third straight season and Hurley was recognized on the Second Team, her first postseason accolade. There have been just two other Athletes of the Year for the Golden Bears, Amy Wahl in 1998-99 and Patty Gruber in 1987-88. Pulliam joins former teammate Rylee Derr as a three-time All-PSAC First Teamer. There are three other women's basketball student-athletes in program history that have been voted to the First Team three different times, including Melissa McQuade, Amy Wahl and Robin Avery. The senior from Wilmington, Del., has had her best season in Maroon and Gold to date, starting 29 of the 31 games played. She currently is averaging a career-high 17.0 points per game, which ranks third in the PSAC, and is hauling in a career-best 5.7 rebounds per game. Pulliam also has highs in assists (59), blocks (23) and steals (32). Her 48.8 shooting percentage from the floor is fourth-best in the conference and she's also made a career-high 55 3-pointers. Hurley is a lights-out shooter from long distance or short range. Opposing teams always have to account for her on the defensive end because of the amount of shots she has connected on this season. The junior from Jim Thorpe has taken on a much bigger role this season, starting in 26-of-28 games played. She played in 45 games over the course of her first two seasons, but did not make any starts. Those extra minutes this season (29.4 per game) have been well-earned as she is averaging 11.3 ppg, second on KU, and has connected on 65 3-pointers at a 37.4% clip, second-best in the PSAC. Hurley is currently making 2.3 3s per game, tied for third-most in the conference. She is also averaging 2.5 rpg and has a career-best 28 steals.