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, veteran competes in Wounded Warrior game at Super Bowl week
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 this week. The game is to be featured on ESPN's SportsCenter Saturday between 8-9 a.m.
KU Launches New Website
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
Dr. Darlene Schoenly, Department of Elementary Education, is included in this article from the Reading Eagle.
Keystone Wounded Warriors raise awareness
Sgt. Jonathan Tompkins, a junior at KU, hunts for recovery.
helping dollars make sense
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
"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
Driven by the university, Kutztown's economy reaps benefits of institution.
Vogelsong still can't believe 'awesome' ride
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
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
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
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.
Hex sign research leads to art career
KU alumnus Patrick Donmoyer's "Pennsylvania Dutch Barn Stars: Celestial Symbolism in Folk Culture," is one of the most comprehensive assessments of the region's cultural symbols.
She turns 109 on Christmas Day
As she celebrates her 109th Christmas - not to mention her birthday - Emma (Knoll) Strause paused to look back on a life that spanned all but two years of the 20th century and the first decade of the 21st century.
Rugby 4th at National Championship
The Kutztown University men's rugby team advanced to the semifinals before settling for fourth place overall at the USA Rugby Men's Collegiate Sevens Championships.
Fall Commencement adds 787 to Alumni Ranks
More than 450 baccalaureate and master's degree candidates participated in this morning's fall commencement ceremonies in the O'Pake Fieldhouse on campus. There were 787 total graduates from summer 2011 and fall 2011.
