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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

Men's basketball buzzer-beater featured on ESPN

February 18, 2012

Micah Fraction's buzzer-beating basket lifted the Golden Bear men's basketball team over Bloomsburg on Saturday. Video of the play was featured at No. 1 on ESPN's SportsCenter Top 10 plays late Saturday night.

KU Children's Series presents 'Charlotte's Web' at Brandywine

February 9, 2012

Charlotte's Web is a sure cure for arachnophobia, and the Kutztown University Presents production is a sure cure for the winter doldrums.

Dr. Das selected as scholar for prestigious physics institute

February 7, 2012

Kutztown University associate professor of physical sciences Dr. Kunal Das has been selected as a scholar for the Kavli Institute of Theoretical Physics (KITP) in Santa Barbara for 2012 to 2014.

Alumna celebrates 100th birthday, lifetime of historical service

February 4, 2012

Jane Moyer, 1934 Kutztown graduate, celebrates her 100th birthday and a lifetime of historical service in Northampton County

KU student, veteran competes in Wounded Warrior game at Super Bowl week

February 3, 2012

Criminal justice major Dan Lasko, who lost his leg to an IED in Afghanistan, competed at the Wounded Warriors game as part of Super Bowl week in Indianapolis. Watch the story from ESPN and other news outlets.

KU launches new website

February 1, 2012

February 2012 marks the launching of the first phase of the new Kutztown University website. Aimed primarily at prospective students, the new site is the product of a two-and-a-half year effort by the KU University Relations/Web Content Office in conjunction with BarkleyREI of Pittsburgh and Ingeniux of Seattle, Wash.

Parents, teachers play vital roles in encouraging reading

February 1, 2012

Dr. Darlene Schoenly, Department of Elementary Education, is included in this article from the Reading Eagle.

Keystone Wounded Warriors raise awareness

January 31, 2012

Sgt. Jonathan Tompkins, a junior at KU, hunts for recovery.

helping dollars make sense

January 27, 2012

Experts at area colleges, including KU Director of Financial Aid Bernard McCree, have some tips for navigating the path to what is available in financial aid for students.

Kutztown University presents works of artist Onishi Yasuaki

January 26, 2012

"The Reverse of Volume," a large-scale art installation created by world-renown artist Onishi Yasuaki, opened Jan. 26 in the Marlin and Regina Miller Gallery in the Sharadin Art Building at Kutztown University.

Economics of a college town: Kutztown

January 22, 2012

Driven by the university, Kutztown's economy reaps benefits of institution.

Vogelsong still can't believe 'awesome' ride

January 20, 2012

Former Kutztown University pitcher Ryan Vogelsong spoke at the Reading Hot Stovers 51st annual banquet. Before the banquet, Vogelsong caught up with the Reading Eagle.

Websites dark to protest anti-piracy measures

January 19, 2012

Dr. Mike Downing, Department of English, shares expertise in Internet reporting in this article from the Reading Eagle

KU student designs official logo for Kutztown Borough Bicentennial

January 7, 2012

Communication design major Laura Richardson's contemporary version of two traditional Pennsylvania Dutch symbols, the distelfink and the tulip, will serve as the official logo for Kutztown's bicentennial celebration in 2015.

Dr. Anne Zayaitz named Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences

January 5, 2012

Kutztown University provost Dr. Carlos Vargas-Aburto has announced the appointment of Dr. Anne E. Zayaitz as dean for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at KU.