News Releases
The Office of University Relations produces news releases on special events, speakers and campus community accomplishments. Browse the links below to find the top stories making news at KU, or review the links under "news releases" to the left for all releases.
Top News Stories
2012-13 student awards
Kutztown University students compose a formidable group of scholars and academics in a wide array of fields. KU and its academic departments are committed to recognizing these students and showcasing their achievements and dedication. View the list of 2012-13 student award winners.
KU Presents! announces 2013-14 schedule
From passionate flamenco to New Orleans jazz, KU Presents!, the cultural performing arts presenter on Kutztown University's campus, announces its winning lineup of diverse performing artists, which include a 20-time Grammy Award winner, Tony Award-winning Broadway and the winners of the NBC show "The Sing Off."
Rugby falls in quarterfinals at 7s CRC
Kutztown's men's rugby lost in the championship quarterfials on Sunday, while the women's rugby team finished seventh Saturday at the Collegiate Rugby Championship tournament in Philadelphia.
Watch KU softball's return to campus
The KU softball team exceeded all expectations to finish second in the nation. Watch video of the team's return home from the National Championship tournament.
KU softball falls in extra innings in National Championship
The Kutztown University softball team came from behind to tie the game twice, before falling 5-2 in nine innings in the NCAA Division II Championship Game Monday afternoon.
KU student wins Great Reading Business Idea Challenge
Kutztown University's Weslie Null and her idea for Kollege Town Tacos took the cake at the Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce & Industry's business idea challenge.
Student at Kutztown University chooses education over revolution
When he left Egypt for Kutztown University in January 2011, Ahmed Awadallah sensed change was about to sweep his native country. Read the whole story in the Reading Eagle.
KU holds spring commencement ceremonies
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania held its spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 18. More than 1,100 undergraduate and graduate students participated.
Softball wins super atlantic regional
The Kutztown University softball team won its second straight Atlantic Region Championship on Saturday afternoon with a 2-1 victory over West Chester University in the second game of the NCAA Atlantic Super Regionals hosted by Kutztown at North Campus Field.
KU to award honorary doctorate to Judge Arenda Wright Allen '82
Kutztown University officials will award an honorary doctorate to the Honorable Arenda L. Wright Allen '82, federal United States District Court Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia, at the Spring 2013 Commencement Ceremonies on Saturday.
Pet Therapy Day
Kutztown University students took a break from studying for finals with Pet Therapy Day on Tuesday.
Softball wins NCAA Regional, advances to Super-Regional
The Kutztown University softball team scored four runs in the ninth inning to earn an extra-inning, 4-0 victory over Bloomsburg University on Sunday afternoon in the championship game of the NCAA Atlantic Regional Bracket 2 at Shippensburg University.
Kutztown block party brings together residents, students
Kutztown University students, their families and others from the Kutztown area celebrated the end of the school year Saturday at the annual Community Block Party.
KU radio station personnel walking on air
The Reading Eagle featured Kutztown University Radio (KUR), which recently received high honors from the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System
Kutztown University honors 2013 Chambliss Award winners
Kutztown University celebrated the recipients of its annual Academic Achievement Awards in a ceremony on April 19 in the McFarland Student Union building.
