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Understanding the Cannabis Industry: Kean Launches Innovative Course
Understanding the Cannabis Industry: Kean Launches Innovative Course
Kean University students recently toured a cannabis dispensary as part of a new cannabis course, which dives into its history and biology as well as opportunities within New Jersey's rapidly growing cannabis industry.
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.
Lawmakers Highlight Tutoring Initiatives to Address Post-Pandemic Learning Loss During Visit to Kean University
Lawmakers Highlight Tutoring Initiatives to Address Post-Pandemic Learning Loss During Visit to Kean University
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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.
Two Kean Faculty Named Among the World's Top 2% of Scientists
Two Kean Faculty Named Among the World's Top 2% of Scientists
Professor Jennifer Chen, Ed.D., and Assistant Professor Supratik Kar, Ph.D., were named among the most-cited researchers in the world in the 2023 Stanford/Elsevier ranking, reflecting the University's growing research prominence.
Kean Prior Learning Assessment Helps Returning Students Earn Their Degrees
Kean Prior Learning Assessment Helps Returning Students Earn Their Degrees
Returning students with some college credit but no degree recently attended a Global Education and Resource Campus workshop to learn how to document the career skills and knowledge they've acquired, with the goal of earning academic credit.
Hundreds Attend Inaugural Higher Ed Conference on Teaching
Hundreds Attend Inaugural Higher Ed Conference on Teaching
Faculty from Kean and nearly two dozen other universities gathered virtually to exchange effective teaching strategies and discuss the role of AI in education during the conference hosted by Kean’s Office of the Provost.
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.
Kean University Recognized for Social Mobility by 'U.S. News & World Report' for Sixth Consecutive Year
Kean University Recognized for Social Mobility by 'U.S. News & World Report' for Sixth Consecutive Year
Kean is recognized as a top national university for advancing social mobility, highlighting its commitment to helping all students succeed and graduate.
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.