Daily Brief
July 10, 2026
Alpha Sigma Tau Recognized with Two National Awards
Congratulations to the Kutztown University chapter of Alpha Sigma Tau on earning both the Growth Improvement Award and the Retention Improvement Award at their national convention. These awards recognize the chapter's outstanding commitment to recruiting new members and fostering a strong and engaged membership experience. Chapter President Leila McGraw and Vice President of Member Development Hannah Yeager were present to accept the award. The fraternity and sorority life community is proud to recognize this achievement.
Kelly Gillis, Student Involvement
Weather
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Announcements
Canceled: KU Council of Trustees August Meeting
The KU Council of Trustees' August meeting has been canceled. The Council's next meeting is Thursday, Sept. 24.
University Relations
PASSHE Universities Pledge to Cover Tuition for Eligible PA Students
Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) announced Thursday, July 9, the systemwide "PASSHE Pledge," a last-dollar scholarship initiative to cover remaining tuition costs for in-state undergraduate students who receive both a federal Pell Grant and a PA State Grant. The initiative begins in Fall 2027. Under the pledge, eligible students across all 10 PASSHE universities would pay no out-of-pocket tuition costs after federal, state and institutional aid is applied. Fees, books, housing and meals are not included.
University Relations
Power Outage for Substation Preventative Maintenance July 30
We will perform preventive maintenance on our substation Thursday, July 30. During the day, there will be power interruptions for approximately 10 minutes across campus. To minimize the impact, you can help by saving your work by Wednesday, July 29. Please contact tjames@kutztown.edu with any concerns or questions.
Thomas James, High Voltage Electrical Foreman, Facilities
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| July 30 | -- | Power Outages |
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.