Kutztown University announced that 347 students will be part of the university’s Honors Program in 2026-27.

The Honors Program at Kutztown University provides high-achieving students with opportunities to engage in scholarship, leadership and service. The program, which is undergraduate in nature and open to full-time students, is comprised of a minimum of 21 credits in honors courses including a senior honors capstone project. The 21 honors credits count toward the students’ minimum of 120 credits that are regularly required for graduation. Honors students select specially designed honors courses, course-by-contracts, independent studies, and internships to earn honors credit. Students are also required to complete 30 hours of community service before graduation.

Local participants are:

Jim Thorpe: Fallon Smith

Kunkletown: Katelyn Honadel and Josh Merkel

Lansford: Abraham Cabrera and Jade Lutz

Lehighton: Bayto Cokrlija and Maddie Rakos

Palmerton: Alexander Beblavy and Maya Schweitzer

Saylorsburg: Molly Schaffner

Tamaqua: Cadi Fannock and Eris Hayes

Walnutport: Eli Grady and Madyi Spadt