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Author Jon Meacham opens the 2018-2019 Distinguished Lecture Series
Presidential Historian Jon Meacham Offers Perspective and Hope

Presidential Historian Jon Meacham Offers Perspective and Hope

Taking a long view of the American political climate, presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham reminded an audience at Kean University that the country has come through difficult times before and will again.

Return of the Cougars for Homecoming

Return of the Cougars for Homecoming

The Kean University community came together for a day of fun and school spirit at Kean’s Star Wars-themed Homecoming, Return of the Cougars.

 

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Students Embark on an Involvement Adventure

Students Embark on an Involvement Adventure

Two weeks of fun and games with a purpose — Involvement Week and Involvement Games — encouraged students to join clubs and organizations on campus.
The ‘Poetics of Practice’ at Inaugural College of Liberal Arts Convocation

The ‘Poetics of Practice’ at Inaugural College of Liberal Arts Convocation

Poet Terrance Hayes was the keynote speaker at the first College of Liberal Arts Convocation, which officially launched the 2018-2019 academic year.
Dr. Farahi at Opening Day 2018 for Kean University
President Farahi Gives Opening Day Address

President Farahi Gives Opening Day Address

President Dawood Farahi, Ph.D., kicked off the start of the 2018-2019 academic year with his annual Opening Day Address to faculty and staff, highlighting Kean's achievements from the past year and offering new plans to move the University forward on a path of excellence and opportunity.
Kean Hosts Summer Conferences for Aspiring and Experienced Teachers

Kean Hosts Summer Conferences for Aspiring and Experienced Teachers

Kean University furthered its legacy as a leader in teacher training with two summer conferences held on the Union campus — one for middle school students who plan to be teachers, and the other for experienced educators looking to sharpen their skills
U.S. Senator Cory Booker Tells Kean’s Class of 2018 to Find Power in Kindness

U.S. Senator Cory Booker Tells Kean’s Class of 2018 to Find Power in Kindness

In a commencement ceremony filled with emotion and personal stories, U.S. Senator Cory Booker, a self-proclaimed “Jersey boy,” called on the graduating class of Kean University to lead with love.
Kean University commencement 2018
Meet the Class of 2018

Meet the Class of 2018

Each member of Kean’s Class of 2018 has a story to tell – of perseverance, hard work and triumph. As commencements are held this week, we take a moment to reflect on some of our extraordinary graduates.

 

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Kean’s Class of 2018 Prepares for Commencement

Kean’s Class of 2018 Prepares for Commencement

Each member of Kean’s Class of 2018 has a story to tell – of perseverance, hard work and triumph. As commencements are held this week, we take a moment to reflect on some of our extraordinary graduates.

 

students lining up with their school banner for honors convocation
Kean’s Best and Brightest Celebrated at Honors Convocation

Kean’s Best and Brightest Celebrated at Honors Convocation

In front of an enthusiastic crowd of family, friends and supporters, Kean University recognized nearly 950 seniors who will graduate with honors as part of the Class of 2018 at the Senior Honors Convocation on Friday, May 4 at Harwood Arena.