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Richard Bakker
Q&A: A Legend Retires After 50 Years at Kean

Q&A: A Legend Retires After 50 Years at Kean

Rich Bakker, Ed.D., professor of health and physical education, looks back on his 50 years at Kean — teaching and coaching baseball — as he prepares to retire at the end of June.
Newark State College Varsity Basketball 1962-63
Standing Up Against Racism: A Kean Oral History

Standing Up Against Racism: A Kean Oral History

A Kean Hall of Fame athlete recalls a time in the 1960s when he and his team stood together against racism.
New Spirit Logo and Cougars Climb Higher Campaign Released

New Spirit Logo and Cougars Climb Higher Campaign Released

Kean University is proud to announce the release of its new Cougar logo to promote University Athletics and school spirit.

Kean Athletic Training Students Take the Field for the NFL

Kean Athletic Training Students Take the Field for the NFL

Graduates from Kean's athletic training program are gaining on-the-field experience with professional, college and local sports teams. Says one student currently working with an NFL team, "My office is a football field."
New Kean Logo concepts
Vote on Your Next Kean Cougar

Vote on Your Next Kean Cougar

The next Kean cougar is up for a vote.

Kean University is developing a new spirit logo for use in athletic and student promotion that will better and more cohesively promote the University.

Kean commencement 2018
Kean’s Class of 2018 Prepares for Commencement

Kean’s Class of 2018 Prepares for Commencement

Each member of Kean’s Class of 2018 has a story to tell – of perseverance, hard work and triumph. As commencements are held this week, we take a moment to reflect on some of our extraordinary graduates.

 

Kean student Sara Ridgway
An Ace on the Court and in the Classroom

An Ace on the Court and in the Classroom

Sara Ridgway will graduate Kean in May at the top of her game – in athletics and academics, and as a campus leader.

Kean Freshman Competes in European Underwater Rugby Championship

Kean Freshman Competes in European Underwater Rugby Championship

Kean University freshman Reuben Hernandez, a Passaic resident, recently competed with team U.S.A. in the Under 21 (U21) European Underwater Rugby Championship in Sandefjord, Norway.