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Cougar Pride on Display at Kean Homecoming

Cougar Pride on Display at Kean Homecoming

Cougar spirit and pride were everywhere at Kean Homecoming. Students, alumni and community members gathered together on campus for food and fun during one of the most anticipated weekends of the year. Check out some of the highlights.
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President’s Task Force on Advising Makes Student Advisement Recommendations

President’s Task Force on Advising Makes Student Advisement Recommendations

The President’s Task Force on Advising this week presented five broad recommendations to improve academic advising at Kean University through streamlined implementation, transparent and thorough communication, targeted training and updated technology. 

Where Are the Spotted Lanternflies?

Where Are the Spotted Lanternflies?

It may seem like spotted lanternflies are gone, but according to research at Kean University, they’re just moving to the bright lights and big cities.

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Kean Using Data from ‘Vitality Index’ to Support Student, Faculty and Staff Well-Being

Kean Using Data from ‘Vitality Index’ to Support Student, Faculty and Staff Well-Being

Kean has taken its commitment to well-being to the next level, with a first-of-its-kind “Vitality Index” to measure student, faculty and staff experiences and draw plans for improving the campus culture.
Tony winner Alex Newell poses with Kean students backstage.
Music and Theatre Students Share the Stage with Tony Winner Alex Newell

Music and Theatre Students Share the Stage with Tony Winner Alex Newell

Students in Kean’s music and theatre conservatories had another opportunity to sing with a Broadway star, this time joining Alex Newell as backup singers at their recent Kean Stage concert.
Artist Ricardo Roig to Unveil Human Rights-Inspired Mural at Kean

Artist Ricardo Roig to Unveil Human Rights-Inspired Mural at Kean

Ricardo Roig ’08, Kean graduate and renowned contemporary artist, unveiled his mural commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on Thursday, October 12 at the Human Rights Institute Gallery. During his yearlong residency, he is working with students and others on campus, sharing a new body of work and building community through art.
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Theatre Students and Faculty Participate in On-Stage Intimacy Training

Theatre Students and Faculty Participate in On-Stage Intimacy Training

Kean Theatre Conservatory students and faculty learned techniques for staging theatrical kisses, offering consent and more.
The Nancy Thompson Learning Commons Offers Student Support Services at Kean

The Nancy Thompson Learning Commons Offers Student Support Services at Kean

The Nancy Thompson Learning Commons (NTLC) offers student support services designed to meet the academic and research needs of the Kean community. Tutoring, writing and public speaking services at NTLC help students develop their research skills and keep them on track for graduation.

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How Architecture Impacts Your Well-Being

How Architecture Impacts Your Well-Being

Kean launches Season 2 of the Urban Impact podcast with Michael Graves College Dean David Mohney discussing the role of architecture and design in community engagement and health. Urban Impact is available on all major podcast platforms and at kean.edu/urban-impact.
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‘The Future Is Disabled’ Author Speaks at Kean’s Common Read

‘The Future Is Disabled’ Author Speaks at Kean’s Common Read

Author Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha gave a book reading as part of Kean’s annual shared reading experience, this year focused on the topic of disability justice.