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Kean Designated as Doctoral University by Carnegie Commission
Kean Designated as Doctoral University by Carnegie Commission
Kean University has been named a Professional/Doctoral University by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, reflecting the University’s increased number of doctoral programs offered and degrees awarded, and Kean’s strong commitment to research.
Kean Student Researcher Studies Pandemic in Real Time
Kean Student Researcher Studies Pandemic in Real Time
Kean STEM student Ayesha Hashim is studying COVID-19 variants in the on-campus diagnostic laboratory for her graduate research project.
ILSE Launches Plumeria Therapeutics
ILSE Launches Plumeria Therapeutics
The Institute for Life Science Entrepreneurship (ILSE) at Kean University has launched Plumeria Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage developer of non-opioid treatments for pain.
Kean Ocean Student Finds Dream Career on Barnegat Bay
Kean Ocean Student Finds Dream Career on Barnegat Bay
Senior Alec Boss used his communication skills to help the Barnegat Bay environment and in the process, discovered his calling.
Kean Students Win National STEM Awards
Kean Students Win National STEM Awards
Six Kean University STEM students received awards at the recent Great Minds in STEM (GMiS) Virtual Conference, including one student who won the conference hackathon competition.
Teaching Students to Lead Challenging Conversations
Teaching Students to Lead Challenging Conversations
A new certification program is giving Kean students and faculty the tools they need to lead sensitive discussions on diversity and equity inside and outside the classroom.
Natural Classrooms at Kean Skylands
Natural Classrooms at Kean Skylands
Panoramic views from floor-to-ceiling windows offer a unique learning experience for Kean Skylands students. Check out the award-winning building affectionately known as “The Cabin.”
Kean COVID-19 Diagnostic Lab Now Testing for Omicron Variant
Kean COVID-19 Diagnostic Lab Now Testing for Omicron Variant
The diagnostic lab in Kean's STEM building that processes COVID-19 test samples from across Union County is conducting genomic sequencing to look for the Omicron variant that is causing concern worldwide.
Kean University Launches New Center for Economic Development
Kean University Launches New Center for Economic Development
Small businesses and economic development were on the agenda when members of the new Kean University Center for Business/Workforce Development, Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship met.
New Bloomberg Terminals at Kean
New Bloomberg Terminals at Kean
Kean University students are gaining the edge by getting hands-on training on the Bloomberg Terminal, the industry-standard software for finance professionals, and earning Bloomberg Market Concepts credentials.