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A graphic image of President Repollet and others preparing to row in a Dragon Boat, with the words, "Let's Row, Cougars! August 3. Join the Kean Dragon Boat Team. Register now."
Join Team Kean at Upcoming Dragon Boat Festival, Earn $1,200 Stipend

Join Team Kean at Upcoming Dragon Boat Festival, Earn $1,200 Stipend

Calling All Kean Cougars!

Kean University will be participating in the upcoming Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival set to take place the weekend of August 3-4 at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in New York.

Kean Hall on Kean University's Union campus.
Kean University Sets Tuition Rates for 2024-25

Kean University Sets Tuition Rates for 2024-25

The Kean University Board of Trustees voted on Monday, June 24, to raise tuition and fees for the 2024-2025 academic year by 6.5%, maintaining the University’s status as one of the most affordable universities in the State of New Jersey.

Kean University's newest nursing program is housed in NAAB. The building is pictured.
Kean Launches New Three-Year Nursing Program, Fastracking Career Path for Diverse Candidates

Kean Launches New Three-Year Nursing Program, Fastracking Career Path for Diverse Candidates

Kean University is accepting applications for its newest undergraduate nursing degree program, which allows students to earn their bachelor’s degree and qualify for an RN in three years of study. Classes begin this Fall.

Officials from Kean and local government officials take part in U22 Consortium
Kean Consortium Unites University, Union County, Municipalities

Kean Consortium Unites University, Union County, Municipalities

Kean University is working with Union County’s municipalities and the county government to support public employees through a new consortium highlighting the University’s educational offerings and research expertise.

Kean President Repollet leads the Juneteenth freedom walk
Kean Celebrates Inaugural Juneteenth Jamboree with Freedom Walk, Festivities

Kean Celebrates Inaugural Juneteenth Jamboree with Freedom Walk, Festivities

Kean celebrated African-American history and culture with a stirring and joyful Juneteenth Jamboree on the Union campus. Hosted by the Center for Africana Studies, the University’s inaugural Juneteenth event began with a Freedom Walk and included moving speeches, prayer and a standing-room-only crowd sharing the day that marks the end of slavery in the United States.
Kean President Repollet and education officials pose with the student intern award winners.
Kean Student Teachers Among Those Honored at State Ceremony

Kean Student Teachers Among Those Honored at State Ceremony

Three new teachers who recently graduated from Kean University were recognized as among the top student teachers in the state this year.

Kean Hall is located on the Kean campus
Kean Recognizes Juneteenth with Public Celebration, Announces New National Partnership

Kean Recognizes Juneteenth with Public Celebration, Announces New National Partnership

Kean University’s new Center for Africana Studies hosted its first Juneteenth Jamboree as the University announced that Phi Beta Sigma, one of the oldest historically Black fraternities in the country, is joining the KEANetwork employee benefit program.
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.