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Two Stories of Achievement: Kean’s 2021 Valedictorian and Graduate Student with Distinction
Two Stories of Achievement: Kean’s 2021 Valedictorian and Graduate Student with Distinction
Kean Valedictorian Jason Antunes and Graduate Student with Distinction Jeminat Musa, both of whom addressed their classmates at the University’s 2021 Commencement ceremonies, said they found their passion and their way at Kean.
Kean Celebrates Commencement with Week of In-Person Ceremonies
Kean Celebrates Commencement with Week of In-Person Ceremonies
Under a bright blue sky with loved ones watching, members of Kean’s Class of 2021 marched into Alumni Stadium for 10 Commencement ceremonies held over four days to celebrate their remarkable achievements amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
She Graduated at 60. She’s Just Getting Started.
She Graduated at 60. She’s Just Getting Started.
Janice Sampson '21 celebrated her 60th birthday on her last day of final exams at Kean University. The graduating senior says her experience as a non-traditional student at Kean empowered her to transform her life and pursue her dreams.
Kean Research Takes Student from High School to Ph.D. Program
Kean Research Takes Student from High School to Ph.D. Program
Kean grad student Antoinette Antonucci '20, '21 M.S., who was accepted to six prestigious doctoral programs, developed a passion for scientific research in the laboratory at Kean.
Kean Admits First Students into Kean Scholar Academy
Kean Admits First Students into Kean Scholar Academy
Kean President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., and other leaders brought thrilling news to students in four New Jersey communities, as the Kean Scholar Academy bus tour rolled out to deliver formal acceptances to the new dual-enrollment program.
Kean Celebrates 1,135 Honors Graduates of the Class of 2021
Kean Celebrates 1,135 Honors Graduates of the Class of 2021
Kean University’s highest-achieving graduates in the Class of 2021 were recognized for their perseverance and academic success at the University’s virtual Honors Convocation on Friday, April 30.
Get Ready for the Biology Revolution, Distinguished Lecturer Tells Kean Community
Get Ready for the Biology Revolution, Distinguished Lecturer Tells Kean Community
Kean University launched virtual Research Days — two days of research presentations by more than 1,400 students and faculty — with a Distinguished Lecture by futurist Jamie Metzl, who told the Kean audience to prepare for the biology revolution.
TV Star Holly Taylor Graduates with Honors from Kean
TV Star Holly Taylor Graduates with Honors from Kean
While acting full time on the television shows The Americans and Manifest, Holly Taylor was also pursuing a degree in graphic design at Kean University. Her dream of earning a college degree has come true as she graduates with the Class of 2021.
Kean Student Plans to Pitch Musical to Broadway
Kean Student Plans to Pitch Musical to Broadway
Four years ago, Sam Royster began writing a musical about Josephine Baker, the Harlem Renaissance entertainer, French Resistance spy and celebrated Civil Rights activist. On the brink of his graduation from Kean University, he’s ready to pitch it to Broadway and share it with the world.
Students Contribute to Fourth Edition of Professor's Book
Students Contribute to Fourth Edition of Professor's Book
When Michael Graves College Distinguished Professor Robin Landa was preparing for the publication of the fourth edition of her book, Advertising by Design, she turned to graduating seniors Melissa Tito and Maria Dominguez for design assistance.