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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.

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.

Innovative GAMER Program Boosts Student-Athletes' Academic Success

Innovative GAMER Program Boosts Student-Athletes' Academic Success

Student-athletes are leveling up under Kean Athletics' GAMER plan. By helping them improve their academic performance, GAMER ensures players excel in the classroom so they can compete on the athletic field and reach their ultimate goal — graduation.

Students from Kean's KUBS program stand on the basketball court at U Penn
Kean Enhances Community Engagement Through KUBS Program Visit

Kean Enhances Community Engagement Through KUBS Program Visit

As part of Kean University's Building Stronger Urban Communities (KUBS) program, Kean student-athletes traveled to the University of Pennsylvania recently to learn ways of mentoring children through sports.
Kean University's First Sports Summit
Kean Holds First Student-Run Sports Summit

Kean Holds First Student-Run Sports Summit

Kean students had the chance to network with and learn from professionals in the world of sports, at the Kean Sports Summit, run by students for students.
Kean Women’s Swimming Team Sets Sights on Another Championship Year

Kean Women’s Swimming Team Sets Sights on Another Championship Year

How did Kean Women’s Swimming go from a brand new team to conference champions in just four years? Discipline, commitment and a positive mentality are just some of the ingredients of their success. Watch our video to check in with the team.
Students play volleyball at Harwood Arena in Kean's KUBS volleyball clinic.
Kean KUBS Volleyball Clinics Teach More than Sports

Kean KUBS Volleyball Clinics Teach More than Sports

Pre-college students from underserved communities get an introduction to college life and some volleyball coaching at Kean’s KUBS volleyball clinics.
Steve Senior
For Kean Business Graduate, Networking Paved the Way to Leadership Roles in the NBA

For Kean Business Graduate, Networking Paved the Way to Leadership Roles in the NBA

Steve Senior made it from the Kean University basketball team to the front office of the Minnesota Timberwolves by building and maintaining relationships with people he met along the way. The 2003 Kean graduate is now assistant general manager of the NBA team.
Tymere Briggs-Perkins graduated in 2023 after the loss of both parents
Kean Student Athlete Perseveres, Graduates Despite Personal Loss

Kean Student Athlete Perseveres, Graduates Despite Personal Loss

When Tymere Briggs-Perkins joined the Kean University football team as a freshman, the defensive lineman chose No. 90 for his team jersey, honoring his mother’s birthday on February 9.

Bernie Moriarty on the Kean campus in front of the clock tower and flowering tree
‘Just Do It.’ Kean Student Perseveres to Earn Degree 48 Years Later

‘Just Do It.’ Kean Student Perseveres to Earn Degree 48 Years Later

Bernie Moriarty has a successful career and raised a family, but she never forgot her dream of completing her Kean degree. She will graduate with her bachelor’s degree in May.