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Statements and Addresses

View statements and addresses from Dr. Hawkinson.

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President Hawkinson Announces Upcoming Retirement

The President of Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Kenneth S. Hawkinson, announced his upcoming retirement at the university’s 2024 Faculty and Staff Convocation and Celebration, Friday morning.

August 23, 2024


2024 Faculty/Staff Convocation and Celebration

Address and video from Kutztown University's 2024 Opening Day Faculty and Staff Convocation and Celebration.

August 23, 2024


Spring 2024 Update & Welcome from President Hawkinson

President Hawkinson welcomes the KU Campus Community for the Spring 2024 semester.

January 22, 2024


President Hawkinson on Events in Israel and Gaza

Kutztown University stands with our Jewish community, as well as everyone affected by these acts of violence, and condemns all forms of antisemitism.

October 09, 2023


2023 Faculty/Staff Convocation and Celebration

Keynote address and video from President Hawkinson's 2023 Opening Day Faculty and Staff Convocation and Celebration

August 25, 2023


Action Items related to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

KU is enhancing and/or initiating more than 100 action items to ensure diversity, equity and inclusion on our campus.

August 12, 2020


Inaugural Address

April 15, 2016