The majority of Kutztown students work at least one job to help pay for their education, and a staggering 80% of our students have financial need. Your support helps to attract and retain tomorrow’s leaders.
Together,
We're Golden
The Campaign for Kutztown University
Help us reach our goal to raise $40 million for scholarships, emergency funds, and student experiences – and strengthen our network of alumni – to ensure every Golden Bear gets their Golden Opportunity.
Campaign Priorities
KU students have determination, grit and dreams to make the world a better place. However, many current and prospective students cannot afford to make those dreams a reality. Your gift can transform their lives and ensure they’re poised for success.
Scholarships
Emergency Funds
Unanticipated expenses force students to make hard choices, and they are often forced to put their education on hold. Your support can help students cross the academic finish line.
Student Experiences
Out-of-classroom experiences, such as internships, research with faculty, and student teaching, are critical to discovering passions and landing jobs – but many students cannot afford to take advantage of them. Your support ensures our graduates’ work and world-readiness.
Alumni Engagement
Our alumni are our living legacy and proof of the value of a KU education. Help us to strengthen this powerful network by showing support at an event, networking with students and other alumni, serving on an advisory board or engaging with us on social media.
Read Our Stories
Creating Opportunities
I am a first-generation college student, so the fact that I am here opens all kinds of doors and creates opportunities for me and for my family. It’s definitely a big deal; they’re very proud of me.
Nessa Cartagena
Class of 2021
Changing Lives
With the help of this scholarship, I am able to finish my degree, continue to be a part of the clubs and organizations I love, and continue to build upon and forge new skills. KU changed my life, and this scholarship allowed me to see how golden Kutztown truly is.
Tyler Shull
Class of 2021
Opening Doors
I’m so thankful that I receive both music and academic scholarships. Without these scholarships, I would not have been able to travel and perform in Greece, PA Intercollegiate Band, and all of the wonderful music ensembles here at Kutztown University.
Kaitlyn Hershey
Class of 2021
Staying in School
I was struggling financially and worried about how I could continue my education. Receiving these funds kept me in school.
Tracy Alcée
Class of 2021
Graduating on Time
I was a few credits away from graduation and couldn’t get a loan - I had no way of paying for my credits or housing. This fund is the reason I was able to finish my degree and graduate on time.
Kathryn Hinds
Class of 2019
Making a Difference
It's so rewarding to see these students graduate and know that the Helping Paws Emergency Fund had a small part in making that happen.
Susan Mangold
Class of 1996, M 2000
Appreciating Other Cultures
The scholarship I received allowed me to study international business in Tokyo, Japan. Being submerged in an environment completely foreign gave me a new respect and appreciation for society.
Chris Waller
Class of 2021
Gaining a Competitive Edge
Without these funds, I couldn’t have continued to pursue opportunities within my field that gave me an edge over other students. I cannot say enough good things about all of the experiences that these scholarships provided for me.
Hadley Wiktor
Class of 2021
Opportunities for Growth
My experience at KU has been filled with countless opportunities to grow as a student. I can honestly say that the professors and faculty supported me every step of the way towards receiving my diploma!
Kurtis Haynesworth
Class of 2021
Establishing a Legacy
As KU alumni, we realize our undergraduate degrees served as the foundation for our graduate degrees and our careers of 30-plus years each in public higher education. We trust our support will provide current KU students with the same base from which to establish their own legacy.
Dr. Robert and Susan Bromer Ziegenfus
Class of 1965 and 1964
Paying it Forward
We must remember where we came from, and we must pay it forward for our future generations to thrive.
Rushi Amin
Class of 2015
Staying Connected
KU alumni worldwide are making a difference in their communities. More than ever, KU students need alumni connections to help explore career possibilities, internship options and what life beyond KU can be.
Jayanne Sevast, CFRE
Senior Director of Philanthropy
Our Progress
Your support helps young people unlock the power of a KU education and builds meaningful connections between students and alumni. Updated as of 1/30/2023.
Fundraising Goal:
$40 Million
$40 Million
Alumni Engagement Goal:
40,000 hours
40,000 hours
Why We Give
We are grateful to all the Golden Bears who choose to give back to their alma mater, and to our friends in the community who might not be alumni, but are still integral members of our community.
Bob and Sharon ’87 Landis
Making quality higher education more accessible doesn’t just impact the students who directly benefit from a gift – it benefits our entire society.
Tekiah Brabham ’05
When you leave a place that has done so much for you, you should find ways to give back. This was the right thing for me.
Norman '70 and Joy Inkpen
The high-quality education that KU provides is a stepping stone to a better life for the student and, ultimately, a better world for us all.
Connect With Us
We look to alumni, friends, and community partners to invest in our future as the ultimate expression of faith in the power of education and the potential of young people. For more information, please visit kuf.org or contact the KU Foundation at together@kuf.org.