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- Topic: Athletics
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.