Daily Brief
July 13, 2026
Two-Time National Champion, Hall of Famer Ziad Haddad to Lead Kutztown Men's Wrestling Program
One of the most accomplished wrestlers in Kutztown University history is ready to write a new chapter with the program. Two-time national champion and hall of famer Ziad Haddad was announced as the Golden Bears new head coach. Haddad becomes the eighth head coach in program history and succeeds Robert Fisher, who is retiring following a storied career spanning 25 seasons. Haddad wrestled for Fisher, winning the 2014 and 2015 NCAA Division II heavyweight titles, and has served two stints as an assistant coach under Fisher, including the last four seasons.
Haddad New Men's Wrestling Coach
Athletic Communications
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Announcements
Diversity & Inclusion Centers Open Houses
As part of Housing Preview Day, the Diversity & Inclusion Centers will be having an open house 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, July 17, for students and families coming to campus for the day. We also invite all staff and faculty, especially new employees, to come visit the LGBTQ+ Resource Center, the Multicultural Center, the Women's Center and the Military and Veterans Center. Stop by to meet our staff, tour the various centers, learn about our programs and have some snacks. Hope to see you at any or all the centers.
Jerry Schearer, Chief Diversity Officer, Diversity and Inclusion Centers
Clery: Sexual Offenses Prevention and Awareness Programs
In compliance with the Clery Act, programs and resources addressing sexual misconduct are included in the Annual Security Report (ASR). In preparation for the 2026 ASR, if your area offers any such programs, please send the program name, dates offered, frequency and a brief description to clery@kutztown.edu.
Anne Reel and Marie Fenstermacher, Clery Compliance Coordinators
Academics
Starfish Summer Training Series
Join us for the Starfish Summer Training Series 11 a.m. Tuesdays through August 4, via Zoom. Whether you're new to Starfish or just need a refresher, we invite you to attend any individual session or the full series. Session Topics:
- July 14: Overview of Managing Your Starfish Profile
- July 21: Setting Up and Managing Office Hours
- July 28: Student Record Overview
- August 4: Raising Kudos, Flags, and Referrals: Sending Messages and Notes
Nancy Brynildsen, Center for Student Success & Academic Excellence
Starfish Alerts and Kudos for Summer Session II
Faculty are encouraged to support students during Summer Session II by sending kudos, raising flags of concern and making referrals through Starfish. Simply select your course and choose the appropriate option. Each template includes space for personalized comments and two flag types are fully customizable. You can preview all available templates in the Starfish D2L module. Questions? Contact us at starfish@kutztown.edu or call 610-683-4106.
Nancy Brynildsen, Center for Student Success and Academic Excellence
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| July 14 | 11 a.m. | Overview of Managing Your Starfish Profile Zoom |
| July 21 | 11 a.m. | Setting Up and Managing Office Hours Zoom |
| July 28 | 11 a.m. | Student Record Overview Zoom |
| July 30 | -- | Power Outages |
| August 4 | 11 a.m. | Raising Kudos, Flags and Referrals Zoom |
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.