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Breaking Stereotypes: Meet Mariah Laster, Kean’s Drag Racing Doctoral Student

Step into the thrilling world of drag racing with Mariah Laster, a doctoral student in clinical and school psychology at Kean University, who races dragsters at over 200 mph. Learn how she merges her passions for psychology and racing, breaking barriers in a male-dominated sport.

Breaking Stereotypes: Meet Mariah Laster, Kean’s Drag Racing Doctoral Student
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Kean Senior Human Rights Fellow Ndaba Mandela Inspires Audience with Distinguished Lecture

Ndaba Mandela delivers a Distinguished Lecture at Kean
Kean Senior Human Rights Fellow Ndaba Mandela Inspires Audience with Distinguished Lecture
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A Space for Reflection: Kean’s Prayer and Meditation Room

A Space for Reflection: Kean’s Prayer and Meditation Room

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Jennifer Chen, Ph.D., is chairman of the Department of Early Childhood Education
Q&A: Jennifer Chen, Ed.D., on Educating Young Children in an AI-Driven World

Q&A: Jennifer Chen, Ed.D., on Educating Young Children in an AI-Driven World

The chair of the Department of Early Childhood Education, conducts research on AI and its impact on children’s learning and development. She shares her thoughts on AI and how to better leverage the technology to serve children’s educational needs.
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Kean Counseling Center Receives Federal Grant for Domestic Violence Survivors Network

Kean Counseling Center Receives Federal Grant for Domestic Violence Survivors Network

The $500,000 Department of Justice grant is funding Kean’s new Survivors Empowerment and Education Network (SEEN), a campus-based support program for people impacted by domestic violence.  
Kean Shines Light on Power of Sports to Promote Social Change During Human Rights Week

Kean Shines Light on Power of Sports to Promote Social Change During Human Rights Week

The University celebrated the unifying power of sports this week with a panel discussion featuring Kean’s Senior Human Rights Fellow Ndaba Mandela alongside executives from the NFL, NBA and MLS. The event concluded with a field day for local schoolchildren.
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Kean Graduate Helps Asylum Seekers Resettle in the U.S.

Kean Graduate Helps Asylum Seekers Resettle in the U.S.

Tina-Marie Lopez ’11, executive director of the International Rescue Committee for New York/New Jersey, leads resettlement services for refugees and asylum-seekers in the region. She credits her time at Kean for laying the foundation for her success in helping individuals build new lives.
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

An alumnus of the U.S. Senate and the late-night comedy show Saturday Night Live, Al Franken shared both political insights and career anecdotes with the Kean community.

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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.

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.

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How Anchor Institutions Help Shape Communities: A Conversation with Kean University President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D.

How Anchor Institutions Help Shape Communities: A Conversation with Kean University President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D.

In this special kickoff to Season 3 of "Urban Impact," President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., defines what it means to be an anchor institution and explains the critical role institutions like Kean play in building community partnerships and driving local development.
Kean Introduces Men’s and Women’s Golf Teams

Kean Introduces Men’s and Women’s Golf Teams

Kean University is one of only a few Division III schools in New Jersey offering Men’s and Women’s Golf, giving more student-athletes the opportunity to excel both on the course and in the classroom. See how Kean Golf is building a culture of success and a program that is built to last.

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