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From working in retail to earning a 4.0 GPA in Kean University’s elementary education program, Lashae Jones is building a future for herself, her children and her students. Watch the salutatorian of Kean's Class of 2025 redefine what’s possible when determination meets opportunity.

Celebrate Kean University’s combined Commencement as thousands of graduates from the Class of 2025 gathered at the Prudential Center in Newark. Olympic gymnast and two-time medalist Laurie Hernandez inspired the crowd with a powerful keynote address.

Trudy Carpignano has collected many titles during her life, including real estate agent, administrative assistant, dancer, wife, mother and grandmother. Today, the Union senior citizen proudly added another: Kean University graduate. 

Sophia Sacewicz chose to stay close to home for college because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but she made the most of every opportunity at Kean Ocean – ultimately earning the honor of being Kean University's 2025 Valedictorian. 

Kean University hosted its inaugural Doctoral Hooding Ceremony on Thursday, May 8, conferring degrees on 59 doctoral candidates in a distinguished event at Wilkins Theatre on Kean’s Union campus. 

From costume design to technical production, Kean students gain hands-on, professional experience that brings theatrical shows to life. Watch and learn how the magic happens.

Kean University's Class of 2025 is going places! Hear how new grads plan to launch careers in medicine, therapy, aviation, tech and more.

Kean University celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2025 honors graduates during a special Honors Convocation ceremony that marked the beginning of commencement season at the state’s urban research university. 

At Kean's 17th annual Research Days, bold ideas met real-world innovation. Students and faculty across disciplines – from biology and neuroscience to architecture and more – presented their work. Watch and see them in action.