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‘Common-Sense Billionaire’ John Catsimatidis Shares Wisdom with Kean Students

‘Common-Sense Billionaire’ John Catsimatidis Shares Wisdom with Kean Students

Put in the hours. Get a great education. Find a mentor. Most of all, work hard. Business leader John Catsimatidis offered his advice for success to students from Kean’s College of Business and Public Management.
Tabitha Brown faces camera, talking with Darlene Repollet
Bestselling Author, Foodie Tabitha Brown Wows Crowd in Kean President’s Distinguished Lecture Series

Bestselling Author, Foodie Tabitha Brown Wows Crowd in Kean President’s Distinguished Lecture Series

Emmy winner, New York Times bestselling author and vegan foodie Tabitha Brown brought her upbeat message of authenticity - with a dash of cooking advice - to the Kean University President’s Distinguished Lecture series this week.

Artist Ricardo Roig displays a piece of his art in his studio
Contemporary Artist Ricardo Roig Celebrates Solo Exhibition with Art Scholarship Announcement at Kean University

Contemporary Artist Ricardo Roig Celebrates Solo Exhibition with Art Scholarship Announcement at Kean University

Artist Ricardo Roig ’08, Kean University alumnus and artist-in-residence, is furthering his commitment to the University with the creation of the Roig Family Art Scholarship. 

Keanu's Winter Break Bucket List

Keanu's Winter Break Bucket List

Keanu the Cougar wanted to hang out with his best friend, President Repollet, over Winter Break. Find out what they planned.
Lauren Ridloff gives her lecture, the audience use their hands to show applause
Actress Lauren Ridloff Shares Insight on Representation in Kean President’s Distinguished Lecture

Actress Lauren Ridloff Shares Insight on Representation in Kean President’s Distinguished Lecture

Sharing her journey from the Broadway stage to the Marvel film universe, the Deaf actress spoke to the Kean community about the importance of visibility and opportunity.
Ndaba Mandela, Grandson of Nelson Mandela, Other Activists Issue Calls for Change at Kean Human Rights Conference

Ndaba Mandela, Grandson of Nelson Mandela, Other Activists Issue Calls for Change at Kean Human Rights Conference

Kean’s 16th annual Human Rights Conference brought powerful human rights activists to campus, inspiring students to follow their lead in working for positive change.
Kean University's First Sports Summit
Kean Holds First Student-Run Sports Summit

Kean Holds First Student-Run Sports Summit

Kean students had the chance to network with and learn from professionals in the world of sports, at the Kean Sports Summit, run by students for students.
Panelists in the Public Affairs career forum speak to students at a dais
Kean Public Affairs Alumni Offer Students Expertise in Government

Kean Public Affairs Alumni Offer Students Expertise in Government

A panel of public officials, many of them Kean University alumni, shared career advice during a Kean Public Affairs Forum held on November 20.

Deaf actress Lauren Ridloff
Deaf Actress Lauren Ridloff to Give President’s Distinguished Lecture at Kean

Deaf Actress Lauren Ridloff to Give President’s Distinguished Lecture at Kean

Tony-nominated actress Lauren Ridloff, who is also known for her roles as Marvel’s first Deaf superhero and as a regular in the TV show The Walking Dead, will address the Kean community on Monday, December 11 in the President’s Distinguished Lecture Series.

Recycling 500 Pounds of Plastic

Recycling 500 Pounds of Plastic

Kean Lecturer William Heyniger challenged his students to collect 500 pounds of plastic waste to earn a free bench. Learn about their impressive results and why film plastics, such as grocery bags, are so bad for the environment.