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Statements and Addresses

View statements and addresses from Dr. Hawkinson.

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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


Spring Semester 2023 Update and Welcome from President Hawkinson

President Hawkinson welcomes the KU Campus Community for the Spring 2023 semester.

January 23, 2023


First African American Graduate Presented Kutztown University President's Medal

In 1950, Crenshaw became the first African American to graduate from the institution, earning a B.S. in education.

August 26, 2022


2022 Faculty/Staff Convocation and Celebration

Keynote address and video from President Hawkinson's 2022 Opening Day Faculty and Staff Convocation and Celebration

August 26, 2022


Message from President Hawkinson to KU Community at Close of the 2021-22 Academic Year

President Hawkinson's message to campus community as the 2021-22 academic year comes to an end.

May 09, 2022


Spring Semester 2022 Update and Welcome from President Hawkinson

January 24, 2022, update and welcome from President Hawkinson.

January 24, 2022


Veterans Day: A President's Perspective

Veterans Day holds special meaning for the Kutztown University community.

November 11, 2021


Update from President Hawkinson on COVID-19 issues

September 10, 2021, update from President Hawkinson on COVID-19 issues.

September 10, 2021


2021 Faculty/Staff Convocation and Celebration

Keynote address and video from President Hawkinson's 2021 Opening Day Faculty and Staff Convocation and Celebration

August 27, 2021


Student Trustee Appointed at KU

Evan Santos ’23 has been named Kutztown University's newest additions to its Council of Trustees.

July 15, 2021


Action Items related to Diversity, Equity and 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