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

Kutztown University has been named a "Best Regional University" for 2023-24 in the U.S. News and World Report's annual ranking of U.S. colleges and universities. U.S. News lists KU as No. 116 in the first tier of the Best Regional Universities for the northern region, five spots higher than last year. KU has been ranked in the first tier since 2011. Additionally, KU ranks No. 42 among Top Public Schools for Regional Universities in the North, two spots higher than last year. KU was one of six institutions in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education that were ranked in the first tier as regional universities.

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KU Wraps Comprehensive Campaign

The Kutztown University Foundation unveiled the impact of "Together, We’re Golden: The Campaign for Kutztown University" Saturday, Sept. 9, revealing that $46,852,180 was raised to create scholarships, bolster emergency funds and enhance student experiences. The campaign, the largest in the university’s history, had two goals: raise $40,000,000 and strengthen KU’s network by engaging with alumni and friends for 40,000 hours. The engagement goal was also exceeded, totaling 56,734 hours.

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The Wall That Heals Coming to Kutztown

The Wall that Heals is a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., designed to travel to communities throughout the United States. It provides thousands of veterans who have been unable to cope with the prospect of facing The Wall to find the strength and courage to do so within their own communities, thus allowing the healing process to begin. The Wall is coming to the Borough of Kutztown Sept. 21-24, at Kutztown Park. It will be escorted to the Park Tuesday, Sept. 19, by police cars and approximately 100 motorcycles. The escort will travel up Main Street and turn left on Normal Avenue, the intersection with the university, at approximately 1 p.m. No parking signs have been added on the north side of Main Street. If you are interested, please consider viewing The Wall’s entrance to Kutztown as it passes KU. Learn more at https://www.vvmf.org/The-Wall-That-Heals/.

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KU Campus Store Fall Fest

Stop in KU Campus Store from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to win 30% off apparel and fun prizes.
- Special discounts on select apparel, gift and art supplies.
- Free prizes with our spin to win wheel.
In-store only | While supplies last

https://www.kubstore.com

Kyle Rex, KU Campus Store

World Mental Health Day

Did you know …
- About two-thirds of all college students say they are negatively impacted by overwhelming anxiety.
- More than 40% of college students screen positive for symptoms of depression.
- 1 in 5 college students report having thoughts of suicide in the last three academic years.
We are in the middle of a world mental health crisis and the college students we serve are no exception. The best way to combat mental health concerns is to break the stigma and talk about them, generating information not only on the concerns themselves, but also on warning signs, causes and ways to alleviate the pressures and stressors of being a college student. This is why the Office of Disability Services is planning a campuswide event in observance of World Mental Health Day 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, across campus. Want to be part of this event? Email DSO assistant director Megan Rutter at rutter@kutztown.edu by Monday, Sept. 25.

Megan Rutter, Office of Disability Services

Donations of Period Products Needed

With the start of a new semester, The Women’s Center and KU Food Pantry is in need of period products. Donations can be dropped off at Boxwood House year-round. Students can pick up free self-care items 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at Boxwood House during the semester.

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Diane Biehl, Women's Center

Early Alert Progress Survey Available - Registration Link Corrected

The Fall 2023 Early Alert Progress Survey will be available for faculty in Starfish beginning Tuesday, Sept. 19, and will remain open through Thursday, Sept. 28. Faculty are encouraged to use the survey to send kudos to students as words of encouragement, to acknowledge good work, and to reinforce student success early in the semester. Faculty can also raise flags of concern for attendance issues, missing/late or low-scoring assignments, or submit a fully customized academic concern flag. Every kudos and flag template has the option to add custom content; two options are completely customizable. All message templates can be viewed in Starfish D2L. Please email starfish@kutztown.edu with questions or

sign up for training here.

Cheryl Brattley, The Center for Student Success and Academic Excellence

Discover the World at the Study Abroad Fair

We extend a formal invitation to you to motivate your diligent students with aspirations of enriching their academic horizons through international education to participate in this event. The Study Abroad Fair is poised to serve as a conduit to a realm of cultural exchange, personal development and academic distinction. It stands as an indispensable resource, affording students the opportunity to explore a myriad of diverse study abroad prospects that lie ahead. This event is scheduled 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, 218 McFarland Student Union Building. Your support in encouraging student participation is greatly appreciated.

Melissa Lincoln, Vice Provost and the Dean of Graduate Studies