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Kean Q&A: Jonathan Mercantini, Ph.D., Named to New Jersey Historical Commission
Kean Q&A: Jonathan Mercantini, Ph.D., Named to New Jersey Historical Commission
Kean Acting Associate Provost for Special Projects Jonathan Mercantini, Ph.D., a professor of history and expert on the American Revolution, was recently named to the New Jersey Historical Commission.
Kean Q&A: Vice President Barbara George Johnson, J.D., Continues ‘Transformative’ Work Through Murphy Appointment
Kean Q&A: Vice President Barbara George Johnson, J.D., Continues ‘Transformative’ Work Through Murphy Appointment
Kean Vice President of External Affairs and Urban Policy and Research Barbara George Johnson, J.D., has devoted her career to creating ‘transformative’ public policy that improves peoples’ lives, with a special focus on the health of mothers, babies and families.
Kean Graduate Finds Success as Cannabis Branding and Packaging Entrepreneur
Kean Graduate Finds Success as Cannabis Branding and Packaging Entrepreneur
Mike Kapotis ’19 discovered his talent for entrepreneurship as a child. He used that skill, and his Kean education, to create a successful business.
Q&A: Faculty Researcher – Laura Lorentzen, Ph.D.
Q&A: Faculty Researcher – Laura Lorentzen, Ph.D.
Laura Mackey Lorentzen, Ph.D., is an associate professor and chair of the Department of Biological Sciences in The Dorothy and George Hennings College of Science, Mathematics and Technology.
Q&A: Student Researcher – Gabriel Serrano
Q&A: Student Researcher – Gabriel Serrano
Gabriel Serrano is a senior computer science major in The Dorothy and George Hennings College of Science, Mathematics and Technology at Kean University. Serrano, who is from Springfield, is mentored by Kean Assistant Professor Daehan Kwak, Ph.D.
Kean Welcomes Associate Provost for Faculty Development Laura Baecher, Ed.D.
Kean Welcomes Associate Provost for Faculty Development Laura Baecher, Ed.D.
Following a comprehensive national search, the Office of the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs is pleased to announce that Laura Baecher, Ed.D., has been named Kean’s new associate provost for faculty development, effective this week.
Former New York Jets Cheerleader, Dance School Owner Earns Education Degree from Kean
Former New York Jets Cheerleader, Dance School Owner Earns Education Degree from Kean
Megan Braine ’23 kept herself busy while studying at Kean. She was a member of the New York Jets Flight Crew and opened a dance studio with her family while on her way to graduating summa cum laude with a degree in elementary education.
Kean Grad Goes from High School Dropout to Researcher of the Year
Kean Grad Goes from High School Dropout to Researcher of the Year
Computer science graduate Eric Landaverde ’23 said he had a disdain for education until he came to Kean and discovered his passion for research.
Kean Q&A: Vice President Susannah Porterfield, Ed.D., Research Advocate
Kean Q&A: Vice President Susannah Porterfield, Ed.D., Research Advocate
Kean’s new Vice President for Research Sue Porterfield, Ed.D., talks about expanding research at the University, the background she brings to the position, and what she likes best about the ‘beautiful’ Kean campus.
From NFL to Ph.D., Former NY Giant to Earn Doctorate in Counseling at Kean
From NFL to Ph.D., Former NY Giant to Earn Doctorate in Counseling at Kean
Former New York Giant Kareem McKenzie, the first in his family to earn a doctorate, is heading into a new career as a licensed professional counselor.