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Kean Named One of 25 U.S. Colleges to Lead Economic Development Programs
Kean Named One of 25 U.S. Colleges to Lead Economic Development Programs
Kean received a U.S. Economic Development Administration University Center grant and is creating the Center to identify and support the economic development needs of communities throughout New Jersey.
Kean and Six Other NJ Public Colleges and Universities Generate $6.1 Billion in Economic Activity
Kean and Six Other NJ Public Colleges and Universities Generate $6.1 Billion in Economic Activity
Kean has an economic impact that benefits New Jersey and the region far beyond the borders of campus, according to a new study.
Dizzy Gillespie Afro-Latin Experience to Headline Free Outdoor Music Festival at Kean
Dizzy Gillespie Afro-Latin Experience to Headline Free Outdoor Music Festival at Kean
The free Jazz & Roots Music Festival at The Lawn at Enlow Hall on Saturday, October 16 from 4:30-8 p.m. will feature great music from jazz and rap/hip-hop artists.
History Professor Honored with 16 Over 61 Award
History Professor Honored with 16 Over 61 Award
History Professor Dennis Klein, Ph.D., has received a 16 Over 61 Award for age-defying contributions and his “creativity, leadership and initiative.” The honor was awarded jointly by the Forward and Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan’s Wechsler Center for Modern Aging.
Interactive Learning at Kean’s Pre-College Summer Programs
Interactive Learning at Kean’s Pre-College Summer Programs
UNION, N.J. — Kean University is offering interactive pre-college programs this summer for high school students interested in environmental science, social activism and theatre.
Kean Hosts Second Virtual Student Town Hall
Kean Hosts Second Virtual Student Town Hall
Kean students raised questions on topics from COVID-19 to Commencement as President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., hosted the University's second Virtual Student Town Hall.
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Kean
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Kean
Kean President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., kicks off the University's celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a short address highlighting the achievements of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and urging all in the Kean community to stand up against Asian hate.
Kean Stage Leads on Accessibility in the Arts
Kean Stage Leads on Accessibility in the Arts
Kean Stage is emerging as a leader in accessible theatre, offering sensory-friendly performances for children, sign-language interpretation and other measures to dismantle barriers to the arts for all audiences.
New Urban Policy Institute Launches at Kean
New Urban Policy Institute Launches at Kean
The John S. Watson Institute of Urban Policy and Research at Kean will focus on practical, achievable solutions to improve the lives of people living in urban communities, building on the University’s commitment to scholarship and community service.
Dual-enrollment Program Gives High School Students a Head Start on College
Dual-enrollment Program Gives High School Students a Head Start on College
Students at three New Jersey high schools are getting a jump on their college degrees, earning credits at Kean University while they also work toward their high school diplomas.