Daily Brief

May 22, 2026

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Weather

Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger

Cloudy conditions today ahead of the front passing through for the holiday weekend and bringing much needed rain. High temperature near 66.

Announcements

Berks Internship Summit July 14

The Kutztown University Career Development Center, in partnership with regional colleges and universities, will host the Berks Internship Summit 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday, July 14, McFarland Student Union. This free half-day professional development event brings together Berks County employers and higher education partners to share ideas and best practices for creating successful internship programs. Designed for employers of all sizes, this event is ideal for HR professionals, recruiters, managers, supervisors and internship coordinators who are looking to strengthen existing internship programs or explore how to get started. This is not a student recruiting event, but rather an opportunity for employers to learn, collaborate and exchange practical strategies for building meaningful internship experiences that benefit both students and organizations. Please share this opportunity with employers, business contacts and community partners who may benefit from attending. Registration is free, but seating is limited and advance registration is required.

Chad Ganley, Career Development Center

Upcoming Events

Date Time Event
May 25 -- Memorial Day
University Closed
May 27 9 a.m. Faculty Writing Retreat
CEL (RSVP)

Athletics

Kutztown Sixth in Final 2025-26 PSAC Dixon Cup Standings

Kutztown University athletics finished sixth in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference in the Dixon Cup overall standings for the 2025-26 athletics year. The Golden Bears had an overall average of 10.15 between their men's and women's sports. The female teams recorded an average of 10.88 and the male teams tallied a 9.18 average. This year marks the 29th occasion the PSAC has recognized a Dixon Trophy recipient, awarded annually to the institution that accumulates the top score based on results of conference playoffs and/or regular-season records. The trophy is named in honor of F. Eugene Dixon, Jr., former chairman of the Board of Governors of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education.

Athletic Communications

Davis Collects IWLCA Division II Third Team All-America Status

Senior defender Summer Davis added a second All-America recognition to her resume as she was named a Third Team All-American by the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association. Davis was also named Third Team All-America by USA Lacrosse Magazine. She has also been named a First Team All-PSAC selection and was on the IWLCA All-Atlantic Region First Team. Davis is the third Golden Bear in program history to be a consensus All-American.

Athletic Communications

Date Time Event
May 22 1 p.m. Softball vs. Glenville State
NCAA Super Regionals
North Campus Field (Watch | Stats | Tickets)
May 22 3:30 p.m. Softball vs. Glenville State
- if necessary
NCAA Super Regionals
North Campus Field (Watch | Stats | Tickets)
May 23 1 p.m. Men's Track and Field at NCAA Championships
Emporia, Kan. (Results)

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 , 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.

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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 . 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 . 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 .