Past Coverage of Commencement
Coverage from previous commencement events will be archived here.
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Fall 2022
Video
- Graduate Ceremony - 9 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022
(Master's and Doctoral degrees in all four colleges) - Undergraduate Ceremony - 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022
(Bachelor's degrees in all four colleges)
Additional Links
- Graduate Ceremony - 9 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022
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Spring 2022
On-Demand Video
- Graduate Ceremony - Friday, May 13 at 5 p.m.
(Masters and Doctoral candidates in all four colleges) - Undergraduate Ceremony - Saturday, May 14, 9 a.m.
(Undergraduate candidates in colleges of Education, Liberal Arts and Sciences) -
Undergraduate Ceremony - Saturday, May 14, 2 p.m.
(Undergraduate candidates in colleges of Business, Visual and Performing Arts)
Additional Links
- News Release: 2022 Spring Commencement May 13-14
- Reading Eagle: 2 very different paths to Kutztown University’s commencement
Alexandra Coleman and Dennis O’Donnell will both graduate after taking very different college journeys. - WFMZ : Teen started taking college course in high school, now graduating KU at 19
- Photos: Friday Master's and Doctoral Ceremony
- Photos: Saturday's AM Ceremony (Education, Liberal Arts and Sciences)
- Photos: Saturday's PM Ceremony (Business, Visual and Performing Arts)
- Full Photo Gallery
- Commencement Bulletin
- Graduate Ceremony - Friday, May 13 at 5 p.m.
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Fall 2021
Live/On-Demand Video
- Graduate Ceremony - Friday, Dec. 17 at 5 p.m. (Masters and Doctoral candidates in all four colleges)
- Undergraduate Ceremony - Saturday, December 18 at 10 a.m. (Undergraduate candidates in all four colleges)
Additional Links
- Graduate Ceremony - Friday, Dec. 17 at 5 p.m. (Masters and Doctoral candidates in all four colleges)
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Spring 2021 Commencement (May 7-9)
These ceremonies included graduates from the classes of 2020 and 2021.
Friday, May 7, 2021
- 6 p.m. - Class of 2020 - all colleges
Saturday, May 8, 2021
- 9 a.m. - Class of 2021 - College of Business
- 1 p.m. - Class of 2021 - College of Visual and Performing Arts
- 5 p.m. - Class of 2021 - College of Education
Sunday, May 9, 2021
- 12 p.m. - Class of 2021 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
(graduates of Biology, Computer Science, English, General Studies, Geography, History, Math, Modern Languages, Physical Sciences, Philosophy, and Political Science) - 4 p.m. - Class of 2021 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
(graduates of Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology)
Commencement Bulletin
Commencement News and Links
5/12 - Photo gallery of mortarboard decorations
5/11 - Video: Time-lapse of commencement setup and ceremonies
5/9 - Class of 2021 College of LAS (Sun 4 p.m.) photos | (Sun. 12 p.m.) photos | more photos
5/8 - Class of 2021 College of Education (Sat. 5 p.m.) photos | more photos
5/8 - Class of 2021 College of VPA (Sat. 1 p.m.) photos | more photos
5/8 - Class of 2021 College of Business (Sat. 9 a.m.) photos | more photos
5/7 - Honorary doctorate awarded to Dr. Nathaniel J. Williams (PDF of presentation)
5/7 - Class of 2020 (Fri. 6 p.m.) photos | more photos
5/7 - Class of 2020 takes long-awaited walk at Kutztown University (WFMZ)
5/4 - VIDEO: Senior Sendoff
5/3 - 2021 Spring Commencement May 7-9
4/29 - Council of Trustees approve Spring 2021 graduates at April meeting
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Dec. 12 Virtual Ceremony for Fall 2020
On Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, KU celebrated a virtual commencement ceremony for the fall 2020 graduates.
- Virtual Commencement Video: The video includes an abbreviated ceremony featuring the president, provost and deans giving their commencement remarks and the official conferring of degrees. Each graduate's name is shown on screen.
- Digital Commencement Bulletin: View and download a digital commencement program.
- Cap and Gown Celebration Video: Watch graduates who submitted their photos in a video collage.
- News Release: Fall 2020 Virtual Commencement Set for Dec. 12
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Oct. 3 Virtual Ceremony for Spring 2020
On Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, KU celebrated a virtual commencement ceremony for the spring 2020 graduates.
- Virtual Commencement Video: The video includes an abbreviated ceremony featuring the president, provost and deans giving their commencement remarks and the official conferring of degrees. Each graduate's name is shown on screen.
- Digital Commencement Bulletin: View and download a digital commencement program.
- Cap and Gown Celebration Video: Watch graduates who submitted their photos in a video collage.
- KU Announces Spring 2020 Degree Recipients
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May 9, 2020 Recognition
Kutztown University celebrated the class of 2020 virtually on what would have been its commencement weekend.
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VIDEO: A Message to Graduates from Kutztown University's Faculty and Staff
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VIDEO: KU Alma Mater
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VIDEO: Project KU (Peyton Williams '20 video celebration of our graduates' achievements)
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Senior Roar photo album - visit the KU Alumni Association on Facebook to view this album.
- Fall 2019
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Spring 2019
- Video: Meet Graduate Commencement Speaker Letecia Garcia
- Photos: Graduate/Doctorate Ceremony Photo Gallery
- Video: Meet 9 am Featured Student Speaker Grant Fickes
- Photos: Morning Ceremony Photo Gallery
- Video: Meet 2:30 pm Featured Student Speaker Amanda Meck
- Photos: Afternoon Ceremony Photo Gallery
- Commencement Program
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Fall 2018
- Commencement Program
- Photo Gallery (Facebook) | More Photos
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Spring 2018
- Reading Eagle: Grandmother influenced Kutztown University student's passion
- Graduate (Master's Doctoral): Photo Gallery
- 9 a.m. Undergraduate (Education, Liberal Arts and Sciences): Photo Gallery
- 2:30 p.m. Undergraduate (Business, Visual and Performing Arts): Photo Gallery
- Fall 2017
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Spring 2017
- Commencement Program
- May 11: VIDEO-KU grad among 1st to complete 'College Can Be A Reality' program (WFMZ)
- May 12: Her grade-school program turns into a Kutztown University graduation for Reading woman (Reading Eagle, subscription required)
- May 12: A mother's vision leads to a daughter's Kutztown University degree (Reading Eagle, subscription required)
- May 12: PHOTOS-Graduate Commencement
- May 13: PHOTOS-9 a.m. Commencement (Education, Liberal Arts and Sciences)
- May 13: PHOTOS-2 p.m. Commencement (Business, Visual and Performing Arts)
- Fall 2016
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Spring 2016
- Commencement Program
- Photos: Business and Education Ceremony
- Photos: LAS and VPA
- Photos: 50th class reunion of 1966 graduates
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Fall 2015
- PHOTOS - Facebook photo gallery
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Spring 2015
- PHOTOS-Facebook gallery: Colleges of Business/Education 9 a.m. ceremony
- PHOTOS-Facebook gallery: Colleges of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts
- Fall 2014
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Spring 2014
- Photos:
- Facebook Photo Gallery - Colleges of Business, Education
- Facebook Photo Gallery - Colleges of LAS, VPA
- Photos:
- Fall 2013
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Spring 2013
Photos from the Ceremony:
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Fall 2012
- Photos from the ceremony: on Flickr | on Facebook
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Spring 2012
- 5/9-Schaeffer's degree of risk (Wasington Post)
- 5/12-photos from College of Business/Education ceremony: on Flickr | on Facebook
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5/12-View photos from the College of LAS/VPA ceremony: on Flickr | on Facebook