FALL 2024 | TOWER 9 Asteriadou inducted into Teacher Hall of Fame Dr. Maria Asteriadou, professor of piano and chamber music at KU, was inducted into the esteemed Steinway and Sons Teacher Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony, recognizing her outstanding commitment to piano instruction, took place at the prestigious Historic Steinway factory in New York City. Celebrated worldwide for her artistry and exceptional performances, Asteriadou collaborates with prestigious orchestras, champions Greek composers and has received critical acclaim for her recordings. Alongside her performing career, she is an accomplished educator at Kutztown University and Manhattan School of Music. KU awarded $2.2 million grant Kutztown University was awarded a five-year, $2.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to implement a Title III program. The focus of the program, which is fully funded with federal funds, is to increase undergraduate retention and graduation rates and eliminate equity gaps for KU students. Through the Title III Strengthening Institutions Program, KU will launch two primary activities that will contribute to institutional growth and self-sufficiency. The university will increase equitable access to high-impact practices to promote engagement and retention for all students, including those who are underrepresented minorities and/or low-income. KU also will provide comprehensive support systems to assure academic success, student well-being, a sense of belonging and career preparedness. Jazz Ensemble I wins prestigious award In May, KU’s Jazz Ensemble I was recognized by DOWNBEAT magazine for “Outstanding Undergraduate Performance.” The DOWNBEAT Student Music Awards are considered the most prestigious awards in jazz education. Since its founding in 1976, hundreds of musicians, music educators and music industry professionals received their first international recognition as DOWNBEAT Student Music Award winners. Submissions are made anonymously from schools around the globe. Jazz Ensemble I is under the supervision of Dr. Kevin Kjos, director of commercial music studies, who has been with the university since 1998. This is KU’s 10th Student Music Award. DOWNBEAT was first published in 1934 in Chicago and is the preeminent publication devoted to ‘jazz, blues and beyond.’ Princeton Review ranks KU in Best Colleges 2024 Kutztown University is ranked as one of the Best Colleges in the Mid-Atlantic Region by The Princeton Review for 2024. The education services company is widely known for its test prep programs and college and graduate school guides. KU is among 97 institutions named to the regional list. The university has been included in the regional list in 21 consecutive rankings, dating back to the 2004 rankings.
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