Musikfest
Musikfest—bringing over 1.3 million visitors to Bethlehem, is an iconic summer festival just steps from AV¸£ÀûÉç. Celebrate music, art, and community while enjoying performances, local food, and student and alumni connections that showcase ³¢±ð³ó¾±²µ³ó’s vibrant role in the city.
Educational Partnerships
AV¸£ÀûÉç partners with the local community to create meaningful educational opportunities, enriching the lives of children and families in South Bethlehem and reflecting the university’s commitment to learning, collaboration and lasting impact.
Led by our Community Service Office (CSO), ³¢±ð³ó¾±²µ³ó’s initiative serves all three public schools in South Bethlehem: Donegan Elementary, Fountain Hill Elementary, and Broughal Middle Schools. The CSO works with AV¸£ÀûÉç partners and community partners to enact creative new ways to support our schools and benefit our larger community.
The Centennial School at AV¸£ÀûÉç serves students ages six to 22 from local school districts and their families. The School’s two-fold mission is to educate students with challenging behaviors and prepare high-quality special education teachers.
Academic outreach strengthens ³¢±ð³ó¾±²µ³ó’s regional impact by expanding access to STEM, entrepreneurship, and college-level learning for local K–12 students. Through mentorship and hands-on experiences, they help inspire the next generation of learners across the AV¸£ÀûÉç Valley.
Arts Partnerships
At AV¸£ÀûÉç, the arts are a catalyst for connection, creativity, and community engagement. Through collaborative initiatives that span performance, visual arts, cultural heritage, and public festivals, AV¸£ÀûÉç integrates the arts into academic life and civic partnerships. Whether through Zoellner Arts Center’s interdisciplinary programming, the University Art Galleries’ educational outreach, the Library’s rich special collections, or ³¢±ð³ó¾±²µ³ó’s presence at Musikfest, the university is advancing the arts as a powerful force for learning, dialogue, and regional impact.
AV¸£ÀûÉç Art Galleries (LUAG)
collections and events invite visitors to explore, reflect and connect with art—and with one another. From AV¸£ÀûÉç students, faculty and alumni to local artists, K-12 classrooms and the community at large, LUAG is an invaluable cultural resource that is .
Zoellner Arts: Advancing Art Education
The is a cornerstone of our community, bringing world-class performances, and exciting events to AV¸£ÀûÉç and beyond. Since 1997, it has inspired thousands, creating a space where creativity and connection thrive.
Special Collections for the Community
welcomes the community to explore rare books, archives and local history. Through public access, events, exhibits and research support, it connects people of all ages with rich resources and learning opportunities.
AV¸£ÀûÉç at Musikfest: Innovation & Arts
, one of the nation’s largest free outdoor music festivals, draws over 1 million visitors. with live performances, interactive exhibits, and creative events that showcase innovation and strengthen community ties.
Athletic Partnerships
AV¸£ÀûÉç Athletics engages the community year-round—hosting camps, clinics, and tournaments for all ages, opening top facilities to local teams, and offering exciting collegiate games that draw fans and families together to celebrate sport and school spirit.
³¢±ð³ó¾±²µ³ó’s empowers local students through mentorship from student-athletes. With educational clinics, school visits and fun group events, AV¸£ÀûÉç athletes inspire youth to —making a lasting community impact.
span hundreds of acres and welcome the AV¸£ÀûÉç Valley community year-round. From hosting cross-country meets to club tournaments, they support tens of thousands of athletes and fans at events of all kinds.
offer young athletes a fun, inspiring way to grow on and off the field. Guided by AV¸£ÀûÉç student-athletes as mentors and coaches, campers build skills, confidence and lasting connections in a dynamic university setting.
Each year, AV¸£ÀûÉç Athletics honors by welcoming local youth athletes for an afternoon of hands-on activities, a women’s basketball game and a meet-and-greet with AV¸£ÀûÉç players.
hosts over 1,000 events across 19 sports annually, attracting more than a quarter million visitors and thousands of athletes. These events generate significant economic impact as guests dine, shop and stay in the AV¸£ÀûÉç Valley.