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Kean Salutatorian Conquers College, Motherhood and Work

Kean Salutatorian Conquers College, Motherhood and Work

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.

Kean Commencement Highlights 2025

Kean Commencement Highlights 2025

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.

Kean University Celebrates Graduates at 2025 Commencement Ceremony

Kean University Celebrates Graduates at 2025 Commencement Ceremony

Kean celebrated its first unified Commencement on Tuesday, May 13, honoring undergraduates and graduates from the Class of 2025. The event was marked by heartfelt speeches, student reflections and a keynote by Olympic medalist Laurie Hernandez.
Student works in Kean Diagnostic Lab
Kean Diagnostic Lab Offers New On-Campus Testing

Kean Diagnostic Lab Offers New On-Campus Testing

The on-campus laboratory Kean University established to process COVID-19 tests has expanded its services to offer a broader range of low-cost diagnostic and screening tests. 

Kean doctoral candidate adjusts her cap at the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
Kean University Celebrates First Doctoral Hooding Ceremony

Kean University Celebrates First Doctoral Hooding Ceremony

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. 

Kean Students Shine Behind the Scenes in Theatrical Productions

Kean Students Shine Behind the Scenes in Theatrical Productions

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 Launches Women’s Flag Football

Kean University Launches Women’s Flag Football

Kean University is making history with the launch of its women's flag football team. Meet the trailblazers redefining the game and inspiring a new generation of women in athletics.

Kean Class of 2025 Shares Their Plans After Graduation

Kean Class of 2025 Shares Their Plans After Graduation

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

Graduating student shakes hands with Provost David Birdsell
Kean Celebrates 2025 Honors Graduates at Annual Convocation

Kean Celebrates 2025 Honors Graduates at Annual Convocation

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. 

Children's book author Charlene Higgs, on right holding book, with Kean lecturer Amanda Rodrigues
Kean Senior Combines Love of Travel, Psychology and Literacy to Write a Children’s Book

Kean Senior Combines Love of Travel, Psychology and Literacy to Write a Children’s Book

Graduating senior Charlene Higgs created Bodhi the Bird, the main character in her first children’s book, to teach children about positivity, perseverance and finding friends who love you the way you are.