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Kean University Announces Unified Commencement Ceremony for Undergraduate and Graduate Students

Kean University will celebrate one unified commencement ceremony for both undergraduate and graduate students on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the Prudential Center in Newark.

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New Program Empowers Diverse Construction Companies Across New Jersey 

A new, free training program at Kean University provided by the NJ Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) empowers diverse construction professionals with the skills to expand their businesses and boost economic growth across the state. 

Actor Giancarlo Esposito to Discuss ‘Breaking Barriers’ in Kean’s President’s Distinguished Lecture Series

Emmy-nominated actor Giancarlo Esposito of Breaking Bad fame will share his journey as a biracial performer in television, film and Broadway as part of the President’s Distinguished Lecture Series.

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Kean Launches Certificate in Workforce Readiness to Support Success for Whole Family

Parents and caregivers of pre-college students can now earn a Certificate in Workforce Readiness through Kean's Generation 2 Generation program.

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

National recognition and a leadership role with the American Association of State Colleges and Universities mark Darlene Repollet's innovative tenure as Kean's First Lady, a position she has redefined since joining the University in July 2020.

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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Building Courage, Confidence and Character: Natasha Hemmings' Vision for the Girl Scouts

Natasha Hemmings, CEO of Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey, shares how the Girl Scouts and Kean are shaping future leaders and sparking transformation with a new mobile classroom.

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Kean University Lecturer Shares Family Connection with Ndaba Mandela

Kean Ocean Lecturer Daun Ward had the chance to share a piece of family history – a friendship between her late father-in-law and anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela — with the University’s Senior Human Rights Fellow, Ndaba Mandela.

Ndaba Mandela delivers a Distinguished Lecture at Kean

Kean Senior Human Rights Fellow Ndaba Mandela Inspires Audience with Distinguished Lecture

Human rights leader Ndaba Mandela delivered a powerful lecture at Kean University last week, urging students and others to have the courage to be leaders.

The 1085 Morris Avenue Building, with many glass windows and a path leading to the front entrance.

Kean to Host Hundreds of Union Township Students Following School Closure

Kean University is welcoming hundreds of local elementary students to its 1085 Morris Avenue Building, ensuring uninterrupted learning while their school is temporarily closed due to mold. The initiative also offers valuable hands-on learning opportunities for Kean education students.

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