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Former Senator Al Franken and Kean's John Wooten converse onstage during the Distinguished Lecture
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.

Sean Santos is presenting in an architecture class. Posters are behind him.
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.

Head and shoulders photo of La Toro Yates, Ph.D.
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.

Kean students met with prospective employers at the 2024 job fair
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.
Spirited Crowd Enjoys Kean Homecoming

Spirited Crowd Enjoys Kean Homecoming

Kean's campus was alive with Cougar spirit as thousands of students, alumni and community members gathered for Homecoming, a day brimming with Kean pride. Relive the highlights and feel the energy of one of the University's most anticipated annual traditions.
Kean University IT: Building a Connected, Secure Campus

Kean University IT: Building a Connected, Secure Campus

Kean University is embarking on a comprehensive IT transformation to enhance the campus community’s technology experience.

First-gen Kean students will learn career skills as America Needs You fellows
Kean First-Generation Students Chosen for ‘America Needs You’ Career Program

Kean First-Generation Students Chosen for ‘America Needs You’ Career Program

Eleven Kean students were chosen for fellowships in the national ANY program, which offers mentoring and workshops on resume building, networking and career preparation.
A 2024 headshot of Kean President Lamont O. Repollet Ed.D.
Kean University Board of Trustees Approves New Five-Year Contract for Visionary President Lamont Repollet

Kean University Board of Trustees Approves New Five-Year Contract for Visionary President Lamont Repollet

The new five-year contract for President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., approved by the Board of Trustees, extends his transformative leadership as the University continues to evolve as a national research institution.
Dr. Bernice “Bernie” VanSteyn-Weiss stands in front of a display of Kean presidents' photos
Kean University Foundation Announces Transformative Legacy Gift from Dr. Bernice VanSteyn-Weiss

Kean University Foundation Announces Transformative Legacy Gift from Dr. Bernice VanSteyn-Weiss

The generous donation from Bernice “Bernie” VanSteyn-Weiss, Ed.D., a longtime state higher education leader and former first lady of the University, will be allocated to Kean’s most essential needs.