Daily Brief

Middle States Self-Study Schedule

This is your chance to share your thoughts on KU's strengths and areas for improvement as it relates to accreditation and learn more about the accreditation process. Be a part of shaping who we will become. Please encourage students to participate as well. More information can be found on the Middle States Self-Study webpage.
- Faculty Open Forum: 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 183 MSU
- Staff Open Forum: 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 183 MSU
- Students Open Forum: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 183 MSU
- Final Report Reading: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 183 MSU

Middle States Steering Committee

Faculty and Staff Halloween Door Decorating Contest

Get ready to bring some festive fright, or just good fun, to our halls. We are excited to officially announce a Faculty and Staff Halloween Door Decorating Contest. It's time to transform your office or department door into a festive masterpiece. Whether you go for a classic haunted house, a friendly fall theme or something completely unique, this is a great way to have some fun and bring the spirit of Halloween to our halls. To register, email stratton@kutztown.edu with the name of the office, the building and room number as well as the name of the point of contact by Monday, Oct. 13. Send a picture of your decorated door to stratton@kutztown.edu by Monday, Oct. 20. All decorated doors must be completed by Monday, Oct. 20, and be ready for judging the week of Oct. 20. Rules and specific entry guidelines apply. Please review before you start decorating. We can't wait to see your amazing creations. Let the friendly competition begin. Happy decorating!

Desiree Reasoner, Interim Vice President of Student Affairs

PASSHE Universities and Local Schools Work Together to Ease the Teacher Shortage

Facing a critical shortage of qualified K-12 teachers, especially in STEM and rural schools, universities in Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) are using partnerships and programs to address the need. From early college pathways and dual enrollment to immersive residencies and career mentorships, these initiatives are preparing the next generation of educators to meet school districts’ urgent hiring needs. In-state teacher certifications in Pennsylvania have dropped more than 60% since 2010-11, leaving many school districts struggling to staff classrooms. In 2023–24, only 6,612 new teachers were certified overall, down from a recent peak of 18,954 in 2012-13. PASSHE universities, founded as schools for teachers, are critical to addressing this gap. Nearly one in four people in Pennsylvania's education workforce (23%) are graduates of a PASSHE university. At KU, the Early College Academy is a transformative dual enrollment program that shows the power of school-university partnerships. High school seniors who want to become teachers earn up to 12 college credits and gain real classroom experience. A state grant is helping the university to expand the program to more students, school districts and counties.

PASSHE Universities, Schools Collaborate to Ease Teacher Shortage

University Relations

KU Health Center Hours for Oct. 1

Nursing and medical services within the KU Health Center will close at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, for the campus flu clinic. Normal operations will resume 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 2. Please note: the KU Counseling Center will remain open until 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1.

Mandi Volkert, Health and Wellness Services

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Rachael Wolfe, KU SBDC

Employee of the Month

Do you have a coworker in your department or in any other department on campus that has gone above and beyond to support KU's mission? Acknowledge them by submitting an Employee of the Month nomination. Let us know about the amazing work everyone is doing at KU.

Employee of the Month Nomination Form

Elisabeth Manwiller, Human Resources

Bogovic Nets First PSAC East Athlete of the Week Recognition

Freshman outside hitter Madilyn Bogovic had a breakout week in leading the Kutztown University women's volleyball team to a 2-1 record, earning her the PSAC East Athlete of the Week. Bogovic has stepped up in her first collegiate season and is one of the top offensive producers on the team. She ranks 12th in the PSAC in kills (137) and kills per set (3.11). Bogovic also has 25 service aces, seven blocks for 166 points, 3.77 a set, 10th-best in the conference.

Bogovic Named PSAC East Athlete of the Week

Sports Information

Novak Garners first PSAC East Offensive Athlete of the Week Award of 2025

Redshirt junior quarterback Judd Novak threw for a season-high three touchdowns in leading the offense to almost another 50-point effort this past Saturday and was voted this week's Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference's Eastern Division Offensive Athlete of the Week. Novak threw for 203 yards and the three scores as No. 5 Kutztown opened PSAC East play with a convincing 49-10 victory at Shepherd.

Novak Named PSAC East Offensive Athlete of the Week

Sports Information