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Kean alumnus Marvin Andujar demonstrates a piece of brain interface equipment

Kean Graduate Pioneers Brain-Computer Interface Projects, Including Hands-Free Painting

It may sound like science fiction, but Kean University alumnus Marvin Andujar, Ph.D., has helped people paint pictures and fly drones hands-free, using only their brains.

Kean alumna Nekeisha Blandin poses in front of the podium at the vice president's house, during the Dia De Las Madres event

Kean Staffer Honored at Event Hosted by VP Kamala Harris

Kean University alumna and staff member Nekeisha Blandin ’08 had the chance to mingle with Vice President Kamala Harris at a recent event in Washington, D.C. celebrating mothers, mentors and other inspiring women.

Kean President Repollet at his desk before a large computer monitor testifying at a Congressional briefing

Kean President Testifies on Behalf of Hispanic Colleges and Universities at Congressional Briefing

President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., testified virtually on behalf of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities at a congressional briefing on the reauthorization of the federal Farm Bill, advocating for funding for agricultural-related educational programs and opportunities for Hispanic students.

Kelly Bachovchin, a young blond woman, sits on a bench in a grassy area.

Kean STEM Graduate Helps Scientists Bring Discoveries to Light

Kelly Bachovchin, Ph.D., uses her skills as a doctor of organic chemistry every day — but not in a lab. As a customer engagement scientist at Collaborative Drug Discovery (CDD) Vault in Boston, the Kean graduate helps scientists file preclinical research data for use as needed in patent filings, new drug applications or clinical trials.

At a desk with a Brookdale sign, President Stout and President Repollet sign documents.

Kean to Offer Courses at Brookdale Community College

Kean University will begin offering courses on the main campus of Brookdale Community College in Lincroft beginning in Fall 2023 under a new partnership between the two institutions that will expand educational offerings for students in Monmouth County.

Photo of the new George Hennings Research WIng Fall 2020

Kean Receives Three National Science Foundation Grants to Help Diversify STEM Education

Kean University received three recent grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to expand equity and opportunities for students, faculty and future teachers in the STEM fields.

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Kean’s Podcast 'Urban Impact' Celebrates First Season

On the 10th and final episode of Season One of Kean’s podcast, Urban Impact, hosts Barbara George Johnson, JD, and Michael Salvatore, Ph.D., recall their favorite moments from the first season. Hear what caught their attention as the podcast’s season draws to a close.

Megan Braine poses with Kean's cougar mascot, Keanu.

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