Impact Stories

We believe every gift has the power to transform lives. Our stories celebrate the students, alumni, and donors who embody the spirit of generosity and achievement that make Kutztown University golden.

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Norman A. Inkpen Jr. ’70 Receives Robert L. Payton Award for Voluntary Service

KUTZTOWN, Pa. – (June 8, 2022) – Kutztown University alumnus Norman A. Inkpen Jr. ’70 was presented the Robert L. Payton Award for Voluntary Service at the Council for Advancement…

Haring Fitness

Kutztown University Awarded $50,000 from T-Mobile Hometown Grants for Keith Haring Fitness Park

KUTZTOWN, Pa. – (May 12, 2022) – Kutztown University received $50,000 from the T-Mobile’s  Hometown Grant Initiative to support the Keith Haring Fitness Park.  This world-class, one-of-a-kind park is the…

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Reading High School Senior Awarded Kutztown University’s Enlightened Leaders Scholarship

KUTZTOWN, Pa. – (April 4, 2022) – Reading High School senior Daniela Tineo-Gomez was awarded Kutztown University’s Enlightened Leaders Scholarship on March 24, 2022. Tineo-Gomez has been accepted into KU’s…

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Kutztown University Foundation CelebratesThird Consecutive Record-Breaking Year

KUTZTOWN, Pa. – (July 20, 2021) – The Kutztown University Foundation raised a record $10,250,332 and engaged with alumni and friends for 8,428.50 hours in Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21), which ran…

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Kutztown University Alumna and Husband Leave Legacy Gift to KU

KUTZTOWN, Pa. – (Feb. 9, 2021) – Kutztown University recently received a transformational gift of more than $900,000 from the estate of Gladys M. Schaefer Miller ’44 and Clifford F.…

Chambliss

Kutztown University to Dedicate the C.R. Chambliss Astronomical Observatory

Kutztown, Pa. – November 8, 2019 – The Kutztown University Foundation dedicated the C.R. Chambliss Astronomical Observatory, named in honor of the generous support of Dr. Carlson R. Chambliss, Professor…

Kutztown University unveiled a new high-powered microscope,at Boehm Science Center, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. Officials with KU said the electron scanning microscope, and its new lab, will increase the quality of research available to students.The  microscope is similar to the ones you may have used in high school - just a lot  more powerful. It has the ability to help researchers date an object by showing its composition. It will be used by many departments including the geology, biology and art departments.The microscope was donated by Fred and Martha Hafer.

Kutztown University Dedicates The Fred and Martha ’02 Hafer Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) Laboratory

Kutztown, Pa. – November 5, 2019 – The Kutztown University Foundation held a dedication ceremony for The Fred and Martha ’02 Hafer Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) Laboratory on Saturday, November…