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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

Grand Reopening of de Francesco Building

Features include accessible entrances, student lounges, active learning classrooms, group study spaces, conference rooms equipped with state-of-the-art technology and comprehensive Wi-Fi coverage.

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

Kutztown University has been named a "Best Regional University" for 2023-2024 in the U.S. News and World Report's annual ranking of U.S. colleges and universities.

Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research

This project was part of Together, We’re Golden, Kutztown University’s first 100% student-focused, comprehensive campaign.

Leaders of University’s Historic Fundraising Campaign Honored with Kutztown University President's Medal

The President's Medal was created in 2014 by the president's office to be awarded to individuals who bring honor and distinction to our institution and who serve as examples to our students and our alumni.

Nordlund Receives 2023 Arthur and Isabel Wiesenberger Award for Excellence in Teaching

The annually presented award is given to a faculty member who has demonstrated superlative teaching skills and service to the university.

Jennifer Castro Named Director of Admissions

A KU graduate, Castro comes to KU from Lehigh University in Bethlehem and brings more than 15 years admissions experience.