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Kean Athletes Playing Their Best in Upgraded Facilities

Kean Athletes Playing Their Best in Upgraded Facilities

Kean has made improvements to many of its athletic facilities, including Harwood Arena, the track at Alumni Stadium, baseball and softball fields and more, and student-athletes and coaches say it's helping Kean’s sports teams excel.

Uniform Reveal for Kean Winter Sports

Uniform Reveal for Kean Winter Sports

All new uniforms for winter sports at Kean are here. Check out the new threads our teams are wearing.

Tianna Marquez in action with the Jets, where she is doing clinical rotation as an athletic training student
Kean Athletic Training Student Wins NFL Scholarship

Kean Athletic Training Student Wins NFL Scholarship

Kean senior Tianna Marquez, who is doing her clinical rotation in athletic training with the New York Jets, received a scholarship to help her pursue her dream of being a trainer in the NFL.
A rendering of Kean's esports arena
Kean Athletics to Launch Esports Program in Fall 2021

Kean Athletics to Launch Esports Program in Fall 2021

Kean University will launch a competitive esports program and open a new esports arena in Fall 2021, joining hundreds of universities and colleges across the country offering the fast-growing sport of competitive gaming. Kean’s co-ed esports team will become the 15th Kean Athletics program.
Kean grad Emir Hamzic is making a career as an elite tennis coach
Kean Grad Serves for Success in Tennis World

Kean Grad Serves for Success in Tennis World

Kean alumnus Emir Hamzic ’20, a national collegiate tennis champion, is now putting his athletic skills to work becoming a leader in the tennis coaching world.

Chris Halton of the NBA speaks to Kean students
From Kean to the NBA, Alumnus Talks Careers with Students

From Kean to the NBA, Alumnus Talks Careers with Students

Every time NBA fans watch an instant replay or read the statistics that crop up during broadcasts of the games, they see the work of Kean alumnus Chris Halton.

And he credits Kean with helping him get started.

Cougars Climb Higher at Homecoming 2019

Cougars Climb Higher at Homecoming 2019

VIDEO: The Kean University cougars climbed higher at Homecoming 2019. The community gathered for food, fun and football action. A new Homecoming king and queen were crowned and four lucky students won prizes from the "Semester on Us" contest. 

Kean Fraternity Hosts Charity Soccer Tournament

Kean Fraternity Hosts Charity Soccer Tournament

VIDEO: Kean's Latin fraternity, Lambda Theta Phi, raised more than $3,000 for Children's Specialized Hospital at its second annual Fraternal Charity Fútbol Cup on October 6 in Kean Alumni Stadium. The tournament included teams from many of Kean's fraternities and other ΛΘΦ chapters.

Kean Day Connects Students with 170 Groups

Kean Day Connects Students with 170 Groups

VIDEO: Students who get involved on Kean University's campus build stronger networks and have a more enjoyable university experience. From academic clubs to service organizations and Greek life, there are plenty of ways for Kean students to get involved.

Kean Ocean Students Head to Front of the Class at Lavallette School

Kean Ocean Students Head to Front of the Class at Lavallette School

Health and Physical Education majors from Kean Ocean are getting the chance to earn extra in-school training through a unique relationship with the Lavallette school district.