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
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.
Men's tennis wins PSAC Championship
The Kutztown University men's tennis team won the PSAC championship on Sunday afternoon with a 5-2 victory over Edinboro University. It is the 11th title in school history.
Seven KU alumni win state broadcasting awards
The Pennsylvania Associated Press Broadcast Association (PAPBA) has announced the recipients of their annual broadcasting awards. This year seven graduates of Kutztown University will take home medals at the May 18 convention in Harrisburg.
KU, middle school partnership mutually beneficial
KU students are placed at the Schuylkill Valley Middle School as they train for middle-level education certification. They are working in classrooms with Schuylkill Valley teachers, participating in daily planning and volunteering as tutors by the end of the school day. Middle school Principal Michael T. Mitchell said, "They're here in six-week segments, and by the end of the time, they teach a class." This partnership not only benefits KU students as they prepare to become teachers, but also provides the Schuylkill Valley Middle School with a helping hand from people who are dedicated to middle school education.
Women's tennis wins first PSAC East title
The Kutztown University women's tennis team earned its first Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division title in school history on Tuesday.
KU to freeze fees for 2013-14
In an effort to keep your college education affordable, Kutztown University will be freezing all campus-based student fees for 2013-14.
