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Kean University to Add Women’s Flag Football as Varsity Sport
Kean University to Add Women’s Flag Football as Varsity Sport
The Cougars are adding women's flag football to their athletic program, bringing its total varsity sports to 24, with the team competing at the recreation level this Spring before transitioning to varsity status in 2026.
From Dropping Out to Teaching: Lauren Connors' Inspiring Journey
From Dropping Out to Teaching: Lauren Connors' Inspiring Journey
Kean graduate Lauren Connors ’21 achieved her dream career, teaching high school history, through an atypical path.
Pickleball Club Builds Community at Kean University
Pickleball Club Builds Community at Kean University
When Kean University student Emily Lari saw an opportunity to bring pickleball to campus, she took action and started her own club. Discover how leadership, determination, and a little marketing knowledge turned a small idea into a thriving community of students.
Kean University Researchers Discover Plant Fat and Animal Protein May Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Kean University Researchers Discover Plant Fat and Animal Protein May Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Adam Eckart, DHSc, and Pragya Sharma, Ph.D., both assistant professors in the Department of Health and Human Performance, used machine learning to discover the most influential factors that contribute to Type 2 diabetes.
Going Back to College at Kean
Going Back to College at Kean
Jaquana Abdullah Grant is the first graduate of the Kean Global Education and Resource Campus.
Kean University-based Jersey Changemakers Network Helps Businesses Doing Good
Kean University-based Jersey Changemakers Network Helps Businesses Doing Good
The statewide network supports social entrepreneurs who create businesses designed to help communities and address social needs, through free workshops, training and networking opportunities to help these mission-driven ventures succeed.
Kean University Earns Prestigious R2 Research Designation
Kean University Earns Prestigious R2 Research Designation
Kean University was officially designated an R2 research university under the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, marking a significant milestone in Kean’s rapid transformation into a premier research institution.
From Concept to Creation: Kean Students Bridge Two Continents
From Concept to Creation: Kean Students Bridge Two Continents
Experience the creative energy as students from Kean University in the United States and Wenzhou-Kean University in China unite for a design-build workshop.
Kean University Public Administration Graduate Empowers New Jersey Communities and Their Leaders
Kean University Public Administration Graduate Empowers New Jersey Communities and Their Leaders
Kean graduate David Brown '97 '02 works in public administration, and volunteers with groups like the NAACP.
Kean University Faculty Delve into AI and Education
Kean University Faculty Delve into AI and Education
Kean University faculty learned ways to integrate AI into teaching during a recent Teaching and Learning with AI virtual conference hosted by the University.