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U.S. Senator Cory Booker, a widely respected political leader who served as mayor of Newark before being elected to the U.S. Senate, will speak to more than 2,500 students and their families on May 17 during Kean University’s Undergraduate Commencement at Newark’s Prudential Center.

Kean University’s youngest students now have a new preschool space to learn and grow.

Bob Woodward, a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist best known for his coverage of the Watergate scandal, will speak about the importance of a free press and investigative journalism on February 22 as part of a new distinguished lecture series at Kean University.

Students, faculty and staff at Kean University recently got a culinary treat when celebrity chef Jet Tila, best known for appearances on Iron Chef America, Chopped and Cutthroat Kitchen, opened a pop-up restaurant in a dining hall for the afternoon.

In keeping with Kean University’s tradition of increasing awareness and appreciation for diverse cultures, the Office of Africana Studies hosted their annual Pre-Kwanzaa Festival on Tuesday, December 19.

Kean University’s Office of Student Government implemented a “paws-on” approach to relieving the stress of finals — therapy dogs. Students were given two opportunities to pet, cuddle and talk to therapy dogs in between exams, project deadlines and portfolio reviews.

UNION, N.J. – Two events at Kean University’s Miron Student Center on Friday, December 8, challenged students to expand their worldview.

UNION, N.J.