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Kean Study Lays Groundwork for Upcoming Merger of Three New Jersey School Districts

Kean Study Lays Groundwork for Upcoming Merger of Three New Jersey School Districts

The merger of three Monmouth County school districts into one, set to take effect in July, stemmed from a study conducted by Kean University’s Division of Entrepreneurial Education Initiatives (EEI). 

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NSF Grant Sparks Cross-Disciplinary Data Analytics and Visualization Projects in Urban Research at Kean

NSF Grant Sparks Cross-Disciplinary Data Analytics and Visualization Projects in Urban Research at Kean

The study of building and broadening data analytics and visualization skills in urban research received a $1 million boost from the National Science Foundation (NSF) in the form of a three-year grant to an interdisciplinary team of Kean University faculty.

Laura Lorentzen, with long light-brown hair in a blue blouse, smiles.
Q&A: Faculty Researcher – Laura Lorentzen, Ph.D.

Q&A: Faculty Researcher – Laura Lorentzen, Ph.D.

Laura Mackey Lorentzen, Ph.D., is an associate professor and chair of the Department of Biological Sciences in The Dorothy and George Hennings College of Science, Mathematics and Technology.

Gabriel Serrano, wearing a black jacket over a white shirt, stands in front of a Kean University building.
Q&A: Student Researcher – Gabriel Serrano

Q&A: Student Researcher – Gabriel Serrano

Gabriel Serrano is a senior computer science major in The Dorothy and George Hennings College of Science, Mathematics and Technology at Kean University. Serrano, who is from Springfield, is mentored by Kean Assistant Professor Daehan Kwak, Ph.D.

Susannah Porterfield, ed.d., vp for research
'Kean Research' Welcome Message from the Vice President for Research

'Kean Research' Welcome Message from the Vice President for Research

Susannah Porterfield, Ed.D., introduces the University's new "Kean Research" newsletter, which highlights some of the ongoing research at Kean as well as spotlights the people who are conducting this work.
Kean President Repollet and Chief of Staff Audrey Kelly, with Governor Murphy hold signed agreement.
Kean Expands International Partnerships During New Jersey East Asia Economic Mission

Kean Expands International Partnerships During New Jersey East Asia Economic Mission

Kean University President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., signed partnership agreements with three higher education institutions in Asia this week as part of a historic New Jersey East Asia Economic Mission with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. 

Where Are the Spotted Lanternflies?

Where Are the Spotted Lanternflies?

It may seem like spotted lanternflies are gone, but according to research at Kean University, they’re just moving to the bright lights and big cities.

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Kean University Receives NSF Grant to Accelerate Innovation

Kean University Receives NSF Grant to Accelerate Innovation

Kean University has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to support capacity-building for innovative research and jumpstart entrepreneurship and discovery.
The STEM building at Kean is home to ILSE.
ILSE at Kean Announces $4 Million in Federal Awards to Three Companies

ILSE at Kean Announces $4 Million in Federal Awards to Three Companies

The life science companies working with the Institute for Life Science Entrepreneurship (ILSE) at Kean received grant funding to research new potential anti-fungal and Alzheimer's treatments.
Brenna Levine working in the lab with student Nicolas Largotta, a junior molecular and cell biology major
Kean University Professor Brenna Levine Helps Discover First ‘Virgin Birth’ in Crocodiles

Kean University Professor Brenna Levine Helps Discover First ‘Virgin Birth’ in Crocodiles

Assistant Professor Brenna Levine, Ph.D., co-authored a research paper proving female crocodiles can reproduce without a mate, a finding that sheds new light on scientists’ understanding of crocodiles’ ancestors, dinosaurs.