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Kean Shines Light on Power of Sports to Promote Social Change During Human Rights Week
Kean Shines Light on Power of Sports to Promote Social Change During Human Rights Week
The University celebrated the unifying power of sports this week with a panel discussion featuring Kean’s Senior Human Rights Fellow Ndaba Mandela alongside executives from the NFL, NBA and MLS. The event concluded with a field day for local schoolchildren.
Kean Counseling Center Receives Federal Grant for Domestic Violence Survivors Network
Kean Counseling Center Receives Federal Grant for Domestic Violence Survivors Network
The $500,000 Department of Justice grant is funding Kean’s new Survivors Empowerment and Education Network (SEEN), a campus-based support program for people impacted by domestic violence.
Ndaba Mandela, Kean Senior Human Rights Fellow, to Give President’s Distinguished Lecture
Ndaba Mandela, Kean Senior Human Rights Fellow, to Give President’s Distinguished Lecture
Ndaba Mandela, human rights activist and grandson of the late anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela, will headline Kean University’s Human Rights Week and the President’s Distinguished Lecture Series as the Senior Human Rights Fellow at the University’s Human Rights Institute.
Former U.S. Senator Al Franken Gives Distinguished Lecture at Kean University
Former U.S. Senator Al Franken Gives Distinguished Lecture at Kean University
An alumnus of the U.S. Senate and the late-night comedy show Saturday Night Live, Al Franken shared both political insights and career anecdotes with the Kean community.
Lawmakers Highlight Tutoring Initiatives to Address Post-Pandemic Learning Loss During Visit to Kean University
Lawmakers Highlight Tutoring Initiatives to Address Post-Pandemic Learning Loss During Visit to Kean University
U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, New Jersey Senate President Nicholas Scutari ’89, Senate Majority Leader Teresa Ruiz, Union County Commissioner Sergio Granados ’10, ’16 M.P.A., and top administrators announced a new tutoring initiative to help elementary school students in Union County overcome pandemic-related learning loss.
Vice President for Enrollment Services La Toro Yates, Ph.D., Builds on Kean’s Enrollment Growth
Vice President for Enrollment Services La Toro Yates, Ph.D., Builds on Kean’s Enrollment Growth
Vice President for Enrollment Services La Toro Yates, Ph.D., who joined the University in September, said he realized there were amazing things happening at Kean.
New Cougar Career Collaborative Initiative Boosts Student Career Opportunities
New Cougar Career Collaborative Initiative Boosts Student Career Opportunities
The new program expands student career development opportunities by partnering with businesses across industries to provide tailored internships, recruitment events and professional development activities.
Kean Launches Statewide Initiative to Strengthen African American Studies in NJ
Kean Launches Statewide Initiative to Strengthen African American Studies in NJ
Leaders from higher education, government, nonprofits and faith communities gathered at Kean to kick off the New Jersey Coalition of Africana Studies, which seeks to build partnerships among institutions to expand and enhance African American studies across the state.
President Repollet Delivers Keynote on Advancing Equity Through Artificial Intelligence at International Conference in Beijing
President Repollet Delivers Keynote on Advancing Equity Through Artificial Intelligence at International Conference in Beijing
President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., highlighted the potential of AI to advance equity and improve student success in higher education during a keynote at the International Association of University Presidents (IAUP) 2024 Conference in Beijing, sharing examples of Kean’s AI initiatives aimed at supporting diverse student needs.
Former U.S. Sen. Al Franken Kicks Off Impressive Lineup of President’s Distinguished Lecture Series Speakers
Former U.S. Sen. Al Franken Kicks Off Impressive Lineup of President’s Distinguished Lecture Series Speakers
Kean's PDLS will showcase distinguished speakers on the topics of politics, human rights, science, technology, media and the arts. The lectures are open to the public, with free tickets for Kean students, faculty and staff.