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Kean University Wishes You a Joyful Holiday Season and a Bright New Year

Kean University Wishes You a Joyful Holiday Season and a Bright New Year

This holiday season, Kean University celebrates the diverse traditions of our Cougar community. Wherever you're from or whatever you celebrate, we shine brightest together. Join us in carrying the spirit of unity and joy into the new year. Happy holidays from all of us at Kean!

Jordie Inoa
Internships Propel Kean Graduate with Creative Spark to Career in Video Production

Internships Propel Kean Graduate with Creative Spark to Career in Video Production

Jordie Inoa ’24 has dabbled in graphic design since he was a child, but it was a series of internships that led him to his first full-time job as a video editor after graduating from Kean’s Michael Graves College. 

Darlene Repollet, with short black hair and glasses and wearing a dark blue suit, smiles as she sits in an upholstered chair.
Kean First Lady Brings University's Mission to National Stage

Kean First Lady Brings University's Mission to National Stage

When Darlene Repollet stepped into her role as Kean University's First Lady in July 2020, there was no playbook to follow. Now, her innovative approach to the position has earned national recognition as she takes on a new leadership role with the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU).
Wilkins Theatre at Kean University's Union campus
Kean University Names Rehearsal Space in Honor of Alumna Ellen Arlene Brautigan ’78

Kean University Names Rehearsal Space in Honor of Alumna Ellen Arlene Brautigan ’78

The Kean University Board of Trustees recently named the rehearsal space in Wilkins Theatre the Ellen Arlene Brautigan ’78 Rehearsal Hall in recognition of her extraordinary generosity and dedication to the University. 

Explore Ghana Virtually: Kean University's New Cultural Exchange Project

Explore Ghana Virtually: Kean University's New Cultural Exchange Project

Kean University’s innovative video technology enables students and faculty on the New Jersey campus to connect with individuals in Ghana. This international initiative promotes intercultural learning and provide students with direct exposure to Ghana’s rich cultural heritage. 

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Kean Board Approves Launch of Ph.D. in Computer Science and Bachelor’s in Artificial Intelligence Programs

Kean Board Approves Launch of Ph.D. in Computer Science and Bachelor’s in Artificial Intelligence Programs

Kean University, New Jersey's urban research university, is moving forward on expanding its academic portfolio with two groundbreaking programs – a Ph.D. in Computer Science and a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence – reinforcing its position at the forefront of technological education and innovation. 
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Distinguished Lecturer Temple Grandin, Ph.D., Shares Insight on Educating Students with Autism at Kean University

Distinguished Lecturer Temple Grandin, Ph.D., Shares Insight on Educating Students with Autism at Kean University

Grandin, a renowned autism advocate, educator and animal scientist who is autistic, shared the message that the world “needs the skills of people who think differently.”
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Kean Launches Pilot Program to Fund Career-Defining Student Internships

Kean Launches Pilot Program to Fund Career-Defining Student Internships

The new Professional Development Internship Fund (PDIF) pilot program will provide substantial financial support and other career development resources to help students secure and complete internships.
Earthworms, Ecosystems and Agriculture | Kean Research

Earthworms, Ecosystems and Agriculture | Kean Research

The fascinating sensory capabilities of earthworms are being uncovered as researchers at Kean University examine how their movements support agriculture and impact old-growth forest ecosystems.