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Musician and composer Celil Refik Kaya plays guitar.
Guitarfest, a Free Celebration of Classical Guitar, to Be Held at Kean

Guitarfest, a Free Celebration of Classical Guitar, to Be Held at Kean

International recording and performing artist Celil Refik Kaya, DMA, will give a solo recital as part of Guitarfest, which will also feature performances by the New Jersey Music Educators Association Honors Guitar Ensemble, the New Jersey Guitar Orchestra, the New Jersey Guitar Quartet, high school guitar ensembles, and a flute and guitar duo.
An overview photo of WKU's 2024 commencement, with students in caps and gowns, a stage of dignitaries and a sign reading WKU Class of 2024
Kean University Commits to Expanded International Exchanges as Wenzhou-Kean University Enters Global Spotlight

Kean University Commits to Expanded International Exchanges as Wenzhou-Kean University Enters Global Spotlight

Kean University committed to expanding its international student exchange initiatives this week as senior Chinese leaders publicly lauded the University for being a model of the cooperative programs on its growing campus in Wenzhou, China.
Kean Hall, with flowering plants and the Kean cougar statue
Credit Agencies Affirm Kean’s Ratings, Reflecting Strength and Growth of New Jersey’s Urban Research University

Credit Agencies Affirm Kean’s Ratings, Reflecting Strength and Growth of New Jersey’s Urban Research University

Moody’s Investors Service and S&P Global have affirmed Kean University’s ratings and stable outlook, highlighting its robust financial position amid ongoing growth and strong enrollment.

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Kean Receives Prestigious $1.37M Federal Grant to Increase Diversity in Biomedical Sciences

Kean Receives Prestigious $1.37M Federal Grant to Increase Diversity in Biomedical Sciences

The Kean U-RISE Trainee Pathway grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will be used to create a pathway to train a diverse group of undergraduate STEM students for futures in biomedical research careers.
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Kean Alumna Counsels Parents of Children with Disabilities

Kean Alumna Counsels Parents of Children with Disabilities

Beth Giannobile ’09 knows the joys and challenges of caring for a child with disabilities, having spent years securing support services for her daughter, who is on the autism spectrum and nonverbal.

Tomeeko Hunt, a Black woman in a green floral dress, smiles as she stands next to an Inspire Awards Congratulations banner.
Kean Graduate, a School Principal, Boosts Student Performance

Kean Graduate, a School Principal, Boosts Student Performance

Tomeeko Hunt ’04 M.A. has a dynamic philosophy as principal of Leonard V. Moore Middle School in Roselle: think innovatively, decide boldly and act quickly.

A graphic image with an overhead shot of Kean University's campus, with the words, Urban Impact.
Inside Kean University's Journey to Sustainability, with Felice Vazquez

Inside Kean University's Journey to Sustainability, with Felice Vazquez

Hear how the University’s innovative efforts led to a prestigious Silver STARS rating for sustainability. Hosts Michael Salvatore, Ph.D., and Barbara George Johnson, J.D., talk with Felice Vazquez Esq., Kean’s senior vice president for planning and special counsel to the president, about the importance of sustainability in higher education.
Kevin Hannon stands by a posterboard with information about his Chef Dalle application.
Kean Computer Science Graduate Makes Jailbreaking Breakthrough

Kean Computer Science Graduate Makes Jailbreaking Breakthrough

Computer science graduate Brendan Hannon ’24 developed a novel approach to testing AI applications like ChatGPT and revealed vulnerabilities that could allow the technology to be misused for unscrupulous purposes.
Aidan Allman-Cooper poses in front of his likeness in a mural at Kean
Kean University Graduate Turns Challenges into Advocacy

Kean University Graduate Turns Challenges into Advocacy

New graduate Aidan Allman-Cooper ’24 will use his experiences as an autistic person and his Kean education to forge a career in education and advocacy.
Joe Sheridan leans against a brightly-colored striped wall, with his arms crossed.
Wakefern Food Corp. Donates $1 Million to Kean for Scholarship Honoring Alumnus Joe Sheridan

Wakefern Food Corp. Donates $1 Million to Kean for Scholarship Honoring Alumnus Joe Sheridan

Wakefern Food Corp. has announced a $1 million donation for student scholarships at Kean University in honor of the company’s recently-retired president, Kean alumnus Joe Sheridan ’80.