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Kean Launches New Academic Year Focused on Equity and ‘Anchoring Down’

Kean University President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., began his fifth academic year at the helm of New Jersey’s urban research university with a visionary Opening Day address, highlighting Kean’s work in closing equity gaps and serving as an anchor institution in the U.S. and worldwide.

Students march and Kean faculty and staff cheer them on at convocation

Kean Welcomes the Class of 2028 with Joyful Freshman Convocation

Kean University welcomed the Class of 2028 at the University's first-ever Freshman Convocation, a festive event held on the Union campus.

Kean President Dr. Lamont O. Repollet at podium at 2024 DNC Caucus

President Repollet Addresses Democratic National Convention Black Caucus, Emphasizes Bold Leadership and the Power of Voting

Kean University President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., delivered a powerful address today at the Democratic National Convention Black Caucus, emphasizing the importance of bold leadership and the pivotal role that the 2024 election will play for communities of color across the United States. Sharing the stage with Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison and acclaimed musician John Legend, President Repollet underscored the critical need for young people, particularly college students, to engage in the electoral process.

Campus life at Kean University. Students pictured outside Cougar Hall.

Kean's Status as State’s Urban Research University Boosts Aid to Students

Kean University students eligible for state Tuition Aid Grant (TAG) awards will receive an average increase of 14% in their funding for the 2024-2025 school year due to Kean’s designation as New Jersey’s urban research university.

Green Lane Academic Building at Kean. National Portfolio Day will be held here.

Kean University Hosts National Portfolio Day on September 15

Prospective college students of art, architecture and design will be able to get feedback on their creative work at National Portfolio Day, hosted by Kean University on Sunday, September 15.

A graphic image of the number 100, within each numeral are multiple photos of John S. Watson Sr.

Kean’s John S. Watson Institute Honors Namesake on His 100th Birthday

Kean University’s John S. Watson Institute for Urban Policy and Research celebrates the 100th birthday of its namesake, the late John S. Watson Sr., and will kick off a year of programs and events continuing the visionary leader’s legacy.

Miron Student Center at Kean University in the summer, surrounded by trees.

Kean to Play Leading Role in New State Literacy Initiative

Kean University this week signed an agreement with New Jersey officials to facilitate a study of literacy and learning loss among elementary students as lawmakers work to improve educational outcomes for children statewide. Kean, the state’s urban research university, will provide a learning and literacy loss consultant to the New Jersey Department of Education to analyze data, coordinate policy and implement best practices.