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Kean Biology Graduate Encourages Diversity in Medicine
Kean Biology Graduate Encourages Diversity in Medicine
A physician assistant and podcast co-host, Nia Phillips '14, DMS, is passionate about patient care and empowering Black listeners to pursue careers in medicine.
Author James McBride Urges Kean Audience to ‘Move Your Heart to a Better Place’
Author James McBride Urges Kean Audience to ‘Move Your Heart to a Better Place’
The award-winning author spoke during Kean’s Black History Month celebration as part of the President's Distinguished Lecture Series, offering a message about inclusion, kindness and the power of education.
Celebrating Black History Month: A Walk Through Time with Historical Wax Figures
Celebrating Black History Month: A Walk Through Time with Historical Wax Figures
Kean University kicked off Black History Month with a one-day exhibition of several prominent Black historical figures from The National Great Blacks in Wax Museum. Check out our video to see how students, faculty and staff connected with history as they viewed the wax figures.
Higher Ed Computer Science Enrollment Gets Boost from Latest Tech
Higher Ed Computer Science Enrollment Gets Boost from Latest Tech
Smart homes, self-driving cars and advances in artificial intelligence are all fueling interest in computer science – and increasing enrollment – at Kean and other universities.
Kean Receives $2.7 Million Grant to Provide Free Child Care for Students
Kean Receives $2.7 Million Grant to Provide Free Child Care for Students
The CCAMPIS grant from the U.S. Department of Education will help Kean students achieve their academic goals by providing quality care for their children so they can attend classes.
'Urban Impact' Podcast Episode 2 Now Available
'Urban Impact' Podcast Episode 2 Now Available
On the second episode of Kean’s podcast, Urban Impact, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs David S. Birdsell, Ph.D., explains what Kean’s urban research designation means for students, researchers and communities across New Jersey.
Kean University Coastal Team to Tackle Environmental Issues Along the Shore
Kean University Coastal Team to Tackle Environmental Issues Along the Shore
An interdisciplinary team of researchers will tackle issues stemming from climate change and other environmental pressures, with work beginning this semester in the Borough of Keyport.
From Howard Stern to TikTok: Kean Communication Grad Finds Her Career in Media Sales
From Howard Stern to TikTok: Kean Communication Grad Finds Her Career in Media Sales
An internship at SiriusXM helped Michelle Soriano ’14 launch a career in media that led to her job as a senior account manager at TikTok.
Kean Professor Matthew Niepielko Receives Prestigious NSF Award to Support Genetic Research and STEM Education
Kean Professor Matthew Niepielko Receives Prestigious NSF Award to Support Genetic Research and STEM Education
An assistant professor in the Dorothy and George Hennings College of Science, Mathematics and Technology, Matthew G. Niepielko, Ph.D., received the early-career National Science Foundation grant that will provide research opportunities to graduate, undergraduate and high school students.
University Releases New Commercial
University Releases New Commercial
Kean University’s newest commercial, The Best College for You, shows how everyone gets their chance to climb higher at Kean. It introduces real students who found their path to success with a Kean degree.