Daily Brief
July 21, 2025
Early College Academy Graduates First Cohort, Welcomes Nearly 60% of Students to KU to Address Teacher Shortage
Kutztown University's Early College Academy launched in Fall 2024 as a new take on dual enrollment and celebrates its first graduating class while welcoming the majority of participating students as new Golden Bears this fall. In its first year, 39 students from 14 school districts across Berks and Lehigh Counties joined the program, with 37 completing the program this past spring: a 95% graduation rate. 81% of those students (30) applied to KU, with 22 committed to join the university this fall. The bottom line: KU’s Early College Academy for Education had 59.5% of its graduating cohort (22-of-37) choose KU to continue their education. The second cohort for the Early College Academy is expected to nearly double this fall. The academy is expanding to two tracks: education and general studies, with 72 students currently registered – an 84% increase in student participation.
University Relations
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Cool and dry air mass moves into the area. High pressure establishes itself in the region. Mostly sunny skies are expected. High temperature near 81.
Announcements
AFSCME Local 2234 Member Meeting
Please plan on attending the AFSCME 2234 monthly member meeting at 5 p.m. Monday, July 21, 103 Academic Forum. Stay informed and bring any questions or concerns. Light refreshments will be provided.
Tish Manwiller, AFSCME Local 2234
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| July 21 | 5 p.m. | AFSCME 2234 Member Meeting 103 Academic Forum |
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 pena@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 02A, 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.