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Former ambassador to the U.N. Samantha Power
Distinguished Lecture Series Opens with Samantha Power on October 28

Distinguished Lecture Series Opens with Samantha Power on October 28

Former Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power and political strategist David Axelrod will speak at Kean University this fall as Kean University’s Distinguished Lecture Series returns for its third year.
Kelli O'Hara leans over to share microphone with students to showcase their talents.
An Anniversary Year for the Arts at Kean University

An Anniversary Year for the Arts at Kean University

Kean University’s arts programming is celebrating two milestones this year as Kean Stage enters its 10th anniversary season and Premiere Stages marks its 15th anniversary.
Kean Day Connects Students with 170 Groups

Kean Day Connects Students with 170 Groups

VIDEO: Students who get involved on Kean University's campus build stronger networks and have a more enjoyable university experience. From academic clubs to service organizations and Greek life, there are plenty of ways for Kean students to get involved.

A cermanic sculpture from the Iridescence: Sculptures exhibition at Kean University
Luminous Ceramics on Display at Kean University Gallery

Luminous Ceramics on Display at Kean University Gallery

An exhibit, Iridescence: Sculptures from the Ira Winarsky Collection is on display at the Dryfoos Gallery at Kean University, located in the main library on the Union campus, through September 30.

A sculpture from Tragedy & Tribute: Art Illuminates Ireland’s Great Hunger
Art Depicting Ireland’s Great Famine on Display at Kean University

Art Depicting Ireland’s Great Famine on Display at Kean University

Ireland’s Great Famine (1845-1849), in which an estimated 1 million people in Ireland died of hunger and another 1 million emigrated from the country, is the subject of an exhibition at the Human Rights Institute Gallery at Kean University. 

Duda Penteado's Beauty for Ashes
Artist Duda Penteado Featured in Solo Exhibition at Kean

Artist Duda Penteado Featured in Solo Exhibition at Kean

The Karl and Helen Burger Gallery at Kean University is hosting a solo exhibition of 30 artworks by Brazilian-American artist and cultural activist Duda Penteado, now through December 12.

Kean's summer writing retreat
Candles, Music and Creativity Abound at Kean’s Camp NaNoWriMo

Candles, Music and Creativity Abound at Kean’s Camp NaNoWriMo

In a small faculty meeting room on the third floor of Kean’s Center for Academic Success, a movement is underway to nurture and promote writing. 

Hand written tags and labels adorned the fine of ancient Madeira wine
Centuries-Old Madeira Wine on Display at Liberty Hall Museum

Centuries-Old Madeira Wine on Display at Liberty Hall Museum

The stash of 221-year-old Madeira wine discovered a few years ago at Liberty Hall Museum at Kean University is now the subject of a Liberty Hall exhibition, History in a Bottle. WATCH: media reports on the exhibition from CBS New York and News 12.
Mia Zamora was named Teacher of the Year at Kean 2019
Kean Teacher of the Year Named, Excellence Awards Presented

Kean Teacher of the Year Named, Excellence Awards Presented

Associate Professor Mia Zamora, Ph.D., the director of both the Kean University Writing Project and the Master of Arts in Writing Studies program, has been named Teacher of the Year by the Kean University Alumni Association.
A group of new American citizens at their naturalization ceremony, held at Kean University.
‘Welcome Home’ to New U.S. Citizens at Liberty Hall Naturalization Ceremony

‘Welcome Home’ to New U.S. Citizens at Liberty Hall Naturalization Ceremony

With historic Liberty Hall Museum as a backdrop, 29 new American citizens who live in Union County were sworn in at a recent naturalization ceremony at Kean University.