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Understanding the Cannabis Industry: Kean Launches Innovative Course
Understanding the Cannabis Industry: Kean Launches Innovative Course
Kean University students recently toured a cannabis dispensary as part of a new cannabis course, which dives into its history and biology as well as opportunities within New Jersey's rapidly growing cannabis industry.
Former U.S. Senator Al Franken Gives Distinguished Lecture at Kean University
Former U.S. Senator Al Franken Gives Distinguished Lecture at Kean University
Former U.S. Senator and Saturday Night Live alumnus Al Franken opened the Kean University President’s Distinguished Lecture Series for the academic year with a conversation about the tight race for president, and his recollections of both the Senate and the iconic comedy series.
Lawmakers Highlight Tutoring Initiatives to Address Post-Pandemic Learning Loss During Visit to Kean University
Lawmakers Highlight Tutoring Initiatives to Address Post-Pandemic Learning Loss During Visit to Kean University
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Kean Graduate Helps Asylum Seekers Resettle in the U.S.
Kean Graduate Helps Asylum Seekers Resettle in the U.S.
Tina-Marie Lopez ’11 has always been intrigued by the experiences of newcomers adjusting to life in America, an interest that led her to a top role in the nonprofit sector.
Kean Architecture Student Pursues Dream of Inclusive Architecture
Kean Architecture Student Pursues Dream of Inclusive Architecture
Kean University architecture student Sean Santos is inspired by his neurodivergent brother to design inclusive architecture that serves the needs of all individuals.
Kean Is Family: Building Bonds Through Lacrosse
Kean Is Family: Building Bonds Through Lacrosse
Men's Lacrosse Head Coach Alex Lopes met his wife, Olivia, at Kean. Now, he’s back on campus, leading the men’s lacrosse team and building a new family of players united by their shared passion, hard work and Kean spirit.
Vice President for Enrollment Services La Toro Yates, Ph.D., Builds on Kean’s Enrollment Growth
Vice President for Enrollment Services La Toro Yates, Ph.D., Builds on Kean’s Enrollment Growth
Kean’s new Vice President for Enrollment Services La Toro Yates, Ph.D., joined the University last month. A New Jersey native, he began his higher education career as an admissions counselor at St. Peter’s College in Jersey City, where he earned his undergraduate degree.
New Cougar Career Collaborative Initiative Boosts Student Career Opportunities
New Cougar Career Collaborative Initiative Boosts Student Career Opportunities
The new program expands student career development opportunities by partnering with businesses across industries to provide tailored internships, recruitment events and professional development activities.
MLB Player’s Jersey Retired at Kean University
MLB Player’s Jersey Retired at Kean University
Join us in celebrating Kean Athletics Hall of Fame member and MLB pitcher Kevin Herget as his jersey number – #16 – is officially retired at Kean University. Herget is the first baseball player and the third athlete in Kean history to receive this prestigious honor.
Two Kean Faculty Named Among the World's Top 2% of Scientists
Two Kean Faculty Named Among the World's Top 2% of Scientists
Professor Jennifer Chen, Ed.D., and Assistant Professor Supratik Kar, Ph.D., were named among the most-cited researchers in the world in the 2023 Stanford/Elsevier ranking, reflecting the University's growing research prominence.