Daily Brief
Jan. 15, 2026
Senior Sunset Celebrates Future Educators
The College of Education hosted its Senior Sunset Tuesday, Dec. 9, an evening dedicated to honoring student teachers graduating in Fall 2025. This special tradition brought together students, faculty and mentor teachers from our partnering schools to celebrate the culmination of the students' professional semester and the transition from student to educator. Held on the lawn outside of the Beekey Education Center and in MSU, the event featured light refreshments, photo opportunities and heartfelt words of encouragement from faculty. Graduates recited the Educator's Oath, affirming their commitment to the profession and the students they will serve. Each future student teacher was also pinned by their mentor, a symbolic gesture formally inducting them into the field of education and the teaching profession. The evening concluded with a celebratory toast, marking the start of their careers and the bright futures ahead. For future teachers, the student-teaching semester is the capstone experience, blending theory with real-world practice. Recognizing this achievement underscores KU's commitment to community, care and celebration of student success. Traditions like the Senior Sunset set Kutztown apart, creating a sense of belonging and pride that lasts well beyond graduation. Congratulations to our newest Golden Bears in education. Your dedication and passion will make a lasting impact in classrooms across the commonwealth and beyond.
College of Education
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Lingering morning precipitation ends. Temperatures drop throughout the day and it turns windy. High around 32.
Announcements
AFSCME and SCUPA Health Insurance Changes
If members of AFSCME or SCUPA have any questions about the changes to their healthcare, please contact PEBTF for more information at 717-561-4750 or 1-800-522-7279 and a Benefit Services Representative can assist you. You can also visit their website for additional information. If you need to make any changes to your plan, you can submit an appeal online. Also, your health benefit information can be found on PEBTF's website.
Elisabeth Manwiller, Human Resources
Academics
KU Secures PennACE Grant to Strengthen Regional Internship Development
The Career Development Center is proud to announce it secured a Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Employers (PennACE) Grant Award, in collaboration with Alvernia University, Reading Area Community College and Brentwood Industries, in support of the 2026 Berks Internship Summit, to be held July 2026 at Kutztown University. PennACE provides funding to advance experiential learning, employer engagement and career development across the commonwealth. This collaborative initiative will bring together employers, career professionals and educators from across Berks County for a half-day, interactive summit focused on developing and strengthening internship programs. The Summit will advance regional workforce development, strengthen experiential learning pipelines and support students, employers and community partners across Berks County. Please join us in celebrating this grant award and the continued effort to expand high-impact internship experiences in our region.
Chad Ganley, Career Development Center
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Jan. 15 | 1 p.m. | Reception: Matt Delaney 250 MSU |
| Jan. 19 | -- | Martin Luther King Jr. Day University Closed |
| Jan. 19 | 8 a.m. | Return to Standard Administrative Hours |
| Jan. 26 | 5 p.m. | AFSCME 2234 Meeting 203 Academic Forum |
Athletics
| Date | Time | Event |
| Jan. 16 | 7 p.m. | Wrestling vs. Pitt-Johnstown Keystone Arena (Watch) |
| Jan. 17 | 1 p.m. | Women's Basketball vs. Bloomsburg Keystone Arena (Watch | Stats | Tickets) |
| Jan. 17 | 3 p.m. | Men's Basketball vs. Bloomsburg Keystone Arena (Watch | Stats | Tickets) |
Accommodations
Persons with a disability, and who require accommodation, should notify the Disability Services Office two weeks prior to the event at 610-683-4108 or email DSO@kutztown.edu, TDD number: 610-683-4499, in order to discuss accommodations. Every effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations. Please note: Kutztown University does not provide wheelchairs or other mobility devices.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by email at socialequity@kutztown.edu. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the university’s Title IX coordinator, located in Old Main A-Wing, Room 01, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by email at titleix@kutztown.edu. You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at 202-453-6012, or by email at OCR@ed.gov.