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IT’S GOOD TO BE GOLDEN

utztown University is
beautiful! We hear it
repeatedly from stu-
K dents and parents visit- EDUCATION
ing for the first time. And
what’s beneath the surface is
equally impressive: a warm and
welcoming community,
grounded in a work ethic that
attracts students of strong char-
acter and who work hard to GUIDE
realize their potential.
Their journey starts as a
Golden Bear, but it’s where our
students finish that’s the real
KU story — a story we’re
proud to share.
Take Ryan Paynton. A class
of 2012 graduate, Ryan took his
B.S. in Business Adminis-
tration/Marketing to the Big
Apple, where he now works as
a software engineering recruiter
for Google. That’s right – Kevin Harden - Class of 2007 VIEW
Google.
“Kutztown’s student com- SPECIAL
munity and its beautiful cam- Kelley continued to graduate THIS
pus are what sold me initially,” school at Drexel University
Ryan said. College of Medicine and even-
But as his time at KU con- tually earned her Ph.D. in mi- EDUCATION ADVERTISING
tinued, he realized it was about crobiology and immunology.
much more. “The university “My undergraduate degree
provided a wealth of knowl- from Kutztown laid a solid
edge, from my education and foundation of knowledge and GUIDE SECTION
real life experience to the many practice in these areas, which
clubs and organizations I allowed me to excel in graduate OF
joined. Being a medium-sized school and beyond. In addition ONLINE
to my grades, my participation
school, you’re not known as a THE
number, but an actual student in research projects in the biol- Dr. Kelley Healey Krater - Class of 2009
ogy department and a volunteer
where the university’s goal is to internship at St. Christopher's AT
help you succeed in life!” Hospital for Children facilitated MORNING
Ryan’s sentiments toward my acceptance into graduate
the university are echoed by school.” CALL
many, including Dr. Kelley And then there’s Kevin
Healey Krater. The 2009 gradu- Harden, class of 2007. The
ate earned a Bachelor of Scien- Philadelphia native earned a
ce degree in biology and is now degree in criminal justice as SUNDAY,
a postdoctoral fellow at the well as a minor in political
Public Health Research Insti- science and paralegal studies. THEMORNINGCALL.COM/SPECIALSECTIONS
tute, an affiliate of Rutgers Today, he’s a prominent cata-
University. strophic personal injury attor- SEPTEMBER
The All-American field ney with experience in prose-
hockey player and KU Athlet- cuting as well as corporate law.
ics Hall of Famer was recruited “A KU recruiter offered me 9,
by several schools for athletics, a Board of Governors Schol- Ryan Paynton - Class of 2012 All photos courtesy of Kutztown University 2018
but chose Kutztown for its arship and after visiting, I grew
academics, as well as opportu- excited to attend,” Harden pus life. When you finish your next success story and discover
nities on the playing field. Plus, shared. “Kutztown provides an time at Kutztown, you will have why “It’s Good to be Golden!”
it was a family affair: sisters excellent opportunity to obtain the flexibility to continue for- Open houses are scheduled
Colleen, Carrie, and Jacqueline a quality education while si- ward with whatever career you throughout the fall and can be
are also alumnae. multaneously enjoying a would like.” accessed at www.kutztown.edu/
After her journey at KU, thoughtful and impressive cam- We invite you to become our visit. 3