Justin Sweitzer graduated from Kutztown University in 2018 with a major in English/Professional Writing and minors in Public Relations and Digital Communication & New Media. During his time at KU, Justin was editor-in-chief of The Keystone Newspaper, worked at the Kutztown University Writing Center and interned at the Kutztown-based Strunk Media Group. After graduation, Justin... Continue Reading →
Christina Steffy
Christina J. Steffy has been a freelance writer and editor for nearly 15 years, and she spent many years as a writing tutor and adjunct writing faculty member at surrounding colleges. She is also the director of institutional assessment, accreditation, and compliance at Alvernia University. Christina has undergraduate degrees in English/professional writing and in speech... Continue Reading →
Evan Santos
Evan Santos is a 2023 graduate of Kutztown University's English Department where he earned a B.S. in Public Relations while also completing minors in the department in professional writing and WGS. While at KU, he was a member of the Honors Program, served as Student Trustee, and held multiple on-campus jobs. Evan was able to... Continue Reading →
Joanne Rosa
Joanne Rosa graduated from Kutztown University in 2014 with a major in English Literature and minor in International Studies. She is currently digital and social producer for ABC's "World News Tonight with David Muir," the most-watched newscast in America. Joanne is also a recipient of the Edward R. Murrow Award, best newscast, for "World News... Continue Reading →
Lisa Mitchell
Lisa Mitchell graduated from Kutztown University in 2001 with a major in Professional Writing and minors in Women’s Studies and Literature. This well-rounded education included courses in creative writing, journalism, magazine writing, and desktop publishing, as well as internships in the Women’s Center, University Relations and the completion of a work study session at the... Continue Reading →
Molly Bilinski
Molly Bilinski is 2014 graduate of Kutztown University where she majored in English. She has a decade of experience in print and digital journalism across newsrooms in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She currently writes on the environment for LehighValleyNews.com. Molly was the first place winner of the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association’s 2022 Diversity Portfolio and the third place... Continue Reading →
Morgan Bayer
Morgan Bayer graduated from Kutztown University in 2023, with a major in Professional Writing and a minor in Public Relations. She currently works as an assistant editor for MJH Life Sciences in New Jersey. MJH is a communication platform informing medical personnel on medical news. Her department informs community oncologists about clinical oncology trials and... Continue Reading →
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2021 Dodge ProMaster Conversion (2500)
By Michael Downing We converted a 2021 Dodge ProMaster 2500 into a camper van and are loving it. We have traveled north to Maine for Luke's Lobster on Portland Pier and up into Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada to celebrate Canada Day. We've also weaved our way through the hiking and biking trails throughout the forests of Pennsylvania.... Continue Reading →
KU Bear Eats Its First Snowball of the Season
Bear sculpture on north campus...apparently eating a snowball.Photo by Michael Downing