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Kean Students Catalog Westfield’s Environmental Resources

Kean Students Catalog Westfield’s Environmental Resources

Six Kean University students created an Environmental Resource Inventory (ERI) for the Town of Westfield as their senior capstone project, saving the town time and money while also providing a foundation for future planning decisions.

Kean Scholar Academy s6udents learn about drones during a visit to Skylands
Kean University Named to FAA Drone Training Program

Kean University Named to FAA Drone Training Program

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently selected Kean University as the only four-year institution in New Jersey to join its Collegiate Training Initiative focused on the use of unmanned aircraft systems, or drones.

Kean counseling graduate student Caitlin Braine presenting her research in Italy
Kean University Graduate Students Research Afghan Refugee Experience

Kean University Graduate Students Research Afghan Refugee Experience

The work of two Kean University graduate students who researched first-hand experiences of Afghan refugees resettled in Europe was showcased last month at an international counseling conference in Italy. Their findings included analysis of ways that Afghan refugees could be assisted through counseling.
Sayreville Superintendent Richard Labbe reads to children. He is a Kean alum.
As School Superintendent, Kean University Special Education Graduate Changes Children’s Lives

As School Superintendent, Kean University Special Education Graduate Changes Children’s Lives

Sayreville School Superintendent Richard Labbe, Ed.D., intended to be a sports broadcast journalist but changed career plans when he took a job as an assistant high school football coach and substitute teacher.

Kean Hall on Kean University's Union campus.
Kean University Sets Tuition Rates for 2024-25

Kean University Sets Tuition Rates for 2024-25

The Kean University Board of Trustees voted on Monday, June 24, to raise tuition and fees for the 2024-2025 academic year by 6.5%, maintaining the University’s status as one of the most affordable universities in the State of New Jersey.

Kean University's newest nursing program is housed in NAAB. The building is pictured.
Kean Launches New Three-Year Nursing Program, Fast-tracking Career Path for Diverse Candidates

Kean Launches New Three-Year Nursing Program, Fast-tracking Career Path for Diverse Candidates

Kean University is accepting applications for its newest undergraduate nursing degree program, which allows students to earn their bachelor’s degree and qualify for an RN in three years of study. Classes begin this Fall.

Kean President Repollet and education officials pose with the student intern award winners.
Kean Student Teachers Among Those Honored at State Ceremony

Kean Student Teachers Among Those Honored at State Ceremony

Three new teachers who recently graduated from Kean University were recognized as among the top student teachers in the state this year.

An overview photo of WKU's 2024 commencement, with students in caps and gowns, a stage of dignitaries and a sign reading WKU Class of 2024
Kean University Commits to Expanded International Exchanges as Wenzhou-Kean University Enters Global Spotlight

Kean University Commits to Expanded International Exchanges as Wenzhou-Kean University Enters Global Spotlight

Kean University committed to expanding its international student exchange initiatives this week as senior Chinese leaders publicly lauded the University for being a model of the cooperative programs on its growing campus in Wenzhou, China.
A Kean student researcher and a faculty member working in the lab
Kean Receives Prestigious $1.37M Federal Grant to Broaden Opportunities in Biomedical Sciences

Kean Receives Prestigious $1.37M Federal Grant to Broaden Opportunities in Biomedical Sciences

The Kean U-RISE Trainee Pathway grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will be used to create a pathway to train a diverse group of undergraduate STEM students for futures in biomedical research careers.
Kevin Hannon stands by a posterboard with information about his Chef Dalle application.
Kean Computer Science Graduate Makes Jailbreaking Breakthrough

Kean Computer Science Graduate Makes Jailbreaking Breakthrough

Computer science graduate Brendan Hannon ’24 developed a novel approach to testing AI applications like ChatGPT and revealed vulnerabilities that could allow the technology to be misused for unscrupulous purposes.