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Read about KU's people, places and events and our distinct achievements and contributions to the educational, economic and cultural well-being of the campus and our community.

Bear Essentials

Wednesdays, throughout academic year.

Bear Essentials is the weekly e-newsletter for students at Kutztown University, highlighting upcoming events and announcements students need to know about.

Daily Brief

Mondays-Fridays

The Daily Brief is a e-newsletter for faculty and staff of Kutztown University.

Parent Bulletin

Monthly

The Parent and Family Bulletin is a monthly e-newsletter for parents/family of KU's current students.

The Tower

Fall

The Tower, produced each year, features fascinating alumni, campus news and notes, extraordinary faculty and students.

News & Announcements

Golden Bears Crowned PSAC Football Champions

The Golden Bear football team won the 2024 PSAC Championship, the fourth in program history.

Sarah Gatehouse Earns 3rd PSAC Champion Scholar Award

Field Hockey captain Sarah Gatehouse recognized as the 2024 PSAC Champion Scholar.

Walker Honored with PASSHE's 2024 Keepers of the Flame Award

The Keepers of the Flame Award began in 2022 and recognizes an individual from each of the 14 State System university campuses for their contributions to creating and promoting diverse, equitable and inclusive environments that cultivate a sense of belonging.

Professor Speirs Awarded Pennsylvania Art Education Association’s Outstanding Higher Education Art Educator

Through a rigorous review process, PAEA identified Speirs as an outstanding leader in the field of art education for her creative contributions, excellence in professional engagement and dedication to service.

Kutztown University Celebrates Increases in Enrollment and Retention for Fall 2024

Kutztown University continues to provide new pathways for students to continue their education, as the university grew its graduate studies and new transfer enrollment for the second-straight year, with an overall student body increase for the 2024-25 academic year.

U.S. News and World Report Rankings 2024-2025 for Best Regional Universities

Kutztown University has been named a "Best Regional University" for 2024-2025 in the U.S. News & World Report's annual ranking of U.S. colleges & universities.

KU, LCCC Enhance Transfer Agreement to Help Students Earn Degrees

Kutztown University and Lehigh Carbon Community College have strengthened their partnership by adding resources to allow students to seamlessly transfer credits between the two institutions to encourage students to complete a college degree.

Live Music and Folklife Demonstrations Headline the Fun at Heemet Fescht 2024

Heemet Fescht features live music in the barnyard, traditional crafts, folklife demonstrations, hearth-cooking, live animals, children’s activities and more.

KU Recognized for Excellence in Student Voter Registration and Turnout During the 2022 Midterm Elections

ALL IN Awards Day honored Kutztown University for excellence in nonpartisan student voter engagement and campus turnout in the 2022 Midterm Elections.