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It's Official: During the Pandemic, We're Sleeping In
It's Official: During the Pandemic, We're Sleeping In
A new study co-authored by a Kean University associate professor found average sleep time across the globe has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, which can help fend off the virus.
Kean Designated a First-gen Forward Institution
Kean Designated a First-gen Forward Institution
Kean University has been recognized as a First-gen Forward Institution by the Center for First-generation Student Success for its support and advancement of students who are the first in their families to attend college.
Kean Celebrates Women's History Month
Kean Celebrates Women's History Month
Kean University will honor the role women play in business, the sciences, education and now in the White House during Women’s History Month, featuring special events throughout the month of March. Watch as President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., kicks off the celebration in a video message.
Kean Researchers Track COVID-19 Strains
Kean Researchers Track COVID-19 Strains
Kean’s COVID-19 diagnostic lab is searching for new strains of the coronavirus in Union County as part of a pilot project that uses genomic sequencing to detect virus mutations.
Top Scientists from Kean and Other Universities Collaborate on Pandemic Preparedness
Top Scientists from Kean and Other Universities Collaborate on Pandemic Preparedness
Kean scientists are working with their counterparts from premier institutions across the country to combat COVID-19 and prepare for the next pandemic as part of the Consortium of Scientists for Pandemic Preparedness.
Brookdale Community College Joins Pathway to Kean Program
Brookdale Community College Joins Pathway to Kean Program
The presidents of Kean University and Brookdale Community College this week signed an agreement bringing Brookdale into the Pathway to Kean program, providing students with access to an affordable path for achieving a four-year degree.
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.
What Do Social Media ‘Likes’ Really Mean?
What Do Social Media ‘Likes’ Really Mean?
Businesses and nonprofits actively seek “likes” and “follows” on social media, but research from Kean University shows social media actions don’t necessarily translate into sales or donations.
Kean Receives USDOE Grant to Increase Services for Student Veterans
Kean Receives USDOE Grant to Increase Services for Student Veterans
Kean has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Education that will expand its nationally recognized services for student veterans to further smooth their transition to college and support them during their time at the University.
Kean Receives State Grant to Roll Out Electric Buses
Kean Receives State Grant to Roll Out Electric Buses
Kean University received nearly $2 million in state grant money to purchase a fleet of seven electric shuttle buses that will provide environmental benefits on campus and beyond.