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Kean’s 16th Annual Human Rights Conference Spreads Nelson Mandela’s Message
Kean’s 16th Annual Human Rights Conference Spreads Nelson Mandela’s Message
Ndaba Mandela, grandson of the late human rights icon Nelson Mandela, will speak at Kean’s 16th annual Human Rights Conference on Friday, December 8.
Win $10,000 in Cougar Investigator Research Challenge
Win $10,000 in Cougar Investigator Research Challenge
Cougars, get rewarded for your research ideas. Teams of two or more students are invited to pitch their research ideas for a chance to win cash prizes – up to $10,000! The Cougar Investigator Research Challenge is an exciting new initiative open to students with at least one year left of school.
'A Different World' Cast to Discuss Race, Equity and Society at Kean
'A Different World' Cast to Discuss Race, Equity and Society at Kean
The cast of the iconic TV show A Different World, set in a fictional, historically Black college, will reunite at Kean University on Thursday, November 16 for a panel discussion on changes in higher education culture and society since the show began in the late 1980s.
Kean Student Adds Theatre to the Lesson Plan for Union Third Graders
Kean Student Adds Theatre to the Lesson Plan for Union Third Graders
Kean elementary education student Cristiana Rodrigues combined her academic major and her part-time job at Kean Stage to create a theatrical experience for third-grade students at Union Township’s Washington Elementary School.
Ars Vitalis at Kean University Presents the Music of Trent Johnson
Ars Vitalis at Kean University Presents the Music of Trent Johnson
The critically acclaimed Ars Vitalis: The New Jersey New Music Forum at Kean University will present a concert of chamber music arrangements of scenes from the opera Kenyatta by composer Trent Johnson, including a panel discussion with the composer and librettist Richard Wesley.
'Giants, Dragons & Unicorns' on Display at Kean University
'Giants, Dragons & Unicorns' on Display at Kean University
"Giants, Dragons & Unicorns: The World of Mythic Creatures," an exhibition that traces the natural and cultural roots of some of the world’s most exciting mythic creatures, has come to Kean University to inspire and delight. A free, public opening reception will be held in the Liberty Hall Academic Center Gallery on Thursday, October 19 at 5:30 p.m.
Cougar Pride on Display at Kean Homecoming
Cougar Pride on Display at Kean Homecoming
Cougar spirit and pride were everywhere at Kean Homecoming. Students, alumni and community members gathered together on campus for food and fun during one of the most anticipated weekends of the year. Check out some of the highlights.
Music and Theatre Students Share the Stage with Tony Winner Alex Newell
Music and Theatre Students Share the Stage with Tony Winner Alex Newell
Students in Kean’s music and theatre conservatories had another opportunity to sing with a Broadway star, this time joining Alex Newell as backup singers at their recent Kean Stage concert.
‘The Future Is Disabled’ Author Speaks at Kean’s Common Read
‘The Future Is Disabled’ Author Speaks at Kean’s Common Read
Author Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha gave a book reading as part of Kean’s annual shared reading experience, this year focused on the topic of disability justice.
Kean Trustees Chair Steve Fastook Honored at 44th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards
Kean Trustees Chair Steve Fastook Honored at 44th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards
Steve Fastook ’H06, chair of the Kean University Board of Trustees, has been inducted into the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) prestigious Gold and Silver Circle, an honor society for the television industry.