KU to Celebrate Unity Day Sept. 2

Dean McCargo speaking on stage

KUTZTOWN, Pa. – Kutztown University will celebrate Unity Day at 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 2, at 218 McFarland Student Union. Dr. Kenneth S. Hawkinson, university president, along with university leaders, representatives from the student body, the community and other campus officials will give remarks celebrating KU's diversity and multicultural makeup.

The event will take place during the university's annual Community Link Fair, which brings together local businesses with the campus community. 

KU's diversity rate among its student body continues to increase. The diversity rate at KU has grown from 11% in 2009, to 25% as of fall 2020 – a 4% increase from 2019.