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Kean First-Generation Students and Alumni Climb Higher

Kean First-Generation Students and Alumni Climb Higher

Kean celebrated its first-generation students at an induction ceremony for the University's new chapter of a first-gen national honor society and at a networking event with first-gen alumni.
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Kean Receives $800,000 NSF Award to Increase Diversity in Computing

Kean Receives $800,000 NSF Award to Increase Diversity in Computing

Students in the Department of Computer Science and Technology will learn to design more inclusive software, with a goal of using those skills in the future.
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Kean Graduate Finds Her Calling in Public Health Advocacy for Marginalized Communities

Kean Graduate Finds Her Calling in Public Health Advocacy for Marginalized Communities

Janiah Fladger ’24 always envisioned having a career in health care when she was growing up, but it wasn’t until she arrived at Kean University that she found her true calling in public health and reproductive justice.

Ricardo Roig Teaches Kean Students the Art of Printmaking

Ricardo Roig Teaches Kean Students the Art of Printmaking

Explore printmaking with Kean’s artist-in-residence. Watch Ricardo Roig guide students through the artistic process during a recent workshop aimed at fostering creativity and personal growth.

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What Is Trauma-Informed Care? How Counseling and Community Are Key to Wellness and Healing

What Is Trauma-Informed Care? How Counseling and Community Are Key to Wellness and Healing

Eight out of 10 Americans have faced trauma at some point in their lives. This statistic opens up profound discussions about the world of trauma-informed care. In this episode of "Urban Impact," Jennifer Vinces-Cua, Ph.D., assistant professor of counselor education, talks about how community support can foster healing.
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Kean's ‘Broadway Babies’ Join Hairspray Stars on Stage

Kean's ‘Broadway Babies’ Join Hairspray Stars on Stage

Eight Kean theatre students shared the stage with Broadway powerhouses recently, singing backup on five songs for the original stars of Hairspray at Kean's Enlow Recital Hall. See also Broadway World.
Kean Celebrates Founders Day with Gratitude and Fellowship

Kean Celebrates Founders Day with Gratitude and Fellowship

With festivities on campus and record-breaking gifts, the University community celebrated its history and looked toward the future. Watch this tribute to donors from President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., and Kean students.
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Kean University Kicks Off Research Days

Kean University Kicks Off Research Days

An annual celebration of scholarship and discovery, Research Days gives students and faculty the chance to share their work in person and online.
Aspiring Physician at Kean Advocates for Diversity in Medicine

Aspiring Physician at Kean Advocates for Diversity in Medicine

Learn about David Graham's inspiring journey at Kean University, from a first-generation student to a leader in the pre-med and biology clubs, advocating for underrepresented students entering healthcare fields.

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Kean Campus Community Gets Starry-Eyed Over Rare Solar Eclipse

Kean Campus Community Gets Starry-Eyed Over Rare Solar Eclipse

A solar eclipse during college hour captivated the Kean campus community, with crowds of students, administrators, faculty and staff donning protective glasses to get a glimpse of the rare astronomical event.