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Playwright Benjamin V. Marshall poses in front of a bookshelf.
‘Still,’ New Historical Play at Premiere Stages, Written by Kean Alumnus

‘Still,’ New Historical Play at Premiere Stages, Written by Kean Alumnus

Playwright and Kean University alumnus Benjamin V. Marshall ’73 brought the dramatic history of a New Jersey abolitionist to life for audiences at the Bauer Boucher Theatre Center on Kean’s Union campus.

Sayreville Superintendent Richard Labbe reads to children. He is a Kean alum.
As School Superintendent, Kean University Special Education Graduate Changes Children’s Lives

As School Superintendent, Kean University Special Education Graduate Changes Children’s Lives

Sayreville School Superintendent Richard Labbe, Ed.D., intended to be a sports broadcast journalist but changed career plans when he took a job as an assistant high school football coach and substitute teacher.

Tomeeko Hunt, a Black woman in a green floral dress, smiles as she stands next to an Inspire Awards Congratulations banner.
Kean Graduate, a School Principal, Boosts Student Performance

Kean Graduate, a School Principal, Boosts Student Performance

Tomeeko Hunt ’04 M.A. has a dynamic philosophy as principal of Leonard V. Moore Middle School in Roselle: think innovatively, decide boldly and act quickly.

Kevin Hannon stands by a posterboard with information about his Chef Dalle application.
Kean Computer Science Graduate Makes Jailbreaking Breakthrough

Kean Computer Science Graduate Makes Jailbreaking Breakthrough

Computer science graduate Brendan Hannon ’24 developed a novel approach to testing AI applications like ChatGPT and revealed vulnerabilities that could allow the technology to be misused for unscrupulous purposes.
Aidan Allman-Cooper poses in front of his likeness in a mural at Kean
Kean University Graduate Turns Challenges into Advocacy

Kean University Graduate Turns Challenges into Advocacy

New graduate Aidan Allman-Cooper ’24 will use his experiences as an autistic person and his Kean education to forge a career in education and advocacy.
Joe Sheridan leans against a brightly-colored striped wall, with his arms crossed.
Wakefern Food Corp. Donates $1 Million to Kean for Scholarship Honoring Alumnus Joe Sheridan

Wakefern Food Corp. Donates $1 Million to Kean for Scholarship Honoring Alumnus Joe Sheridan

Wakefern Food Corp. has announced a $1 million donation for student scholarships at Kean University in honor of the company’s recently-retired president, Kean alumnus Joe Sheridan ’80.

Frank Capone is photographed in front of the fountain at Kean.
Kean Graduate Persevered Through ‘Unpredictable’ Higher Education Journey

Kean Graduate Persevered Through ‘Unpredictable’ Higher Education Journey

Kean Ocean graduate Frank Capone '22, '24 M.A. took a step-by-step approach through his college career, which took him as far as earning his master’s degree in psychology from Kean.
Head and shoulders photo of Janiah Fladger
Kean Graduate Finds Her Calling in Public Health Advocacy for Marginalized Communities

Kean Graduate Finds Her Calling in Public Health Advocacy for Marginalized Communities

Janiah Fladger ’24 always envisioned having a career in health care when she was growing up, but it wasn’t until she arrived at Kean University that she found her true calling in public health and reproductive justice.

Ricardo Roig Teaches Kean Students the Art of Printmaking

Ricardo Roig Teaches Kean Students the Art of Printmaking

Explore printmaking with Kean’s artist-in-residence. Watch Ricardo Roig guide students through the artistic process during a recent workshop aimed at fostering creativity and personal growth.

Kean alumnus Robert Edmond in his store
Kean Health Information Management Graduate Finds Bliss — and Community — as Gym Owner

Kean Health Information Management Graduate Finds Bliss — and Community — as Gym Owner

Kean alumnus Robert Edmond relishes this time of year, when people flock to gyms determined to make good on their new year’s ‘get fit’ resolutions. Edmond owns a gym in West Orange, and building community around healthy habits is where he finds his bliss.