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Ndaba Mandela speaks at a podium at Kean University
Ndaba Mandela, Kean Senior Human Rights Fellow, to Give President’s Distinguished Lecture

Ndaba Mandela, Kean Senior Human Rights Fellow, to Give President’s Distinguished Lecture

Ndaba Mandela, human rights activist and grandson of the late anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela, will headline Kean University’s Human Rights Week and the President’s Distinguished Lecture Series as the Senior Human Rights Fellow at the University’s Human Rights Institute.
Understanding the Cannabis Industry: Kean Launches Innovative Course

Understanding the Cannabis Industry: Kean Launches Innovative Course

Kean University students recently toured a cannabis dispensary as part of a new cannabis course, which dives into its history and biology as well as opportunities within New Jersey's rapidly growing cannabis industry.

Former Senator Al Franken and Kean's John Wooten converse onstage during the Distinguished Lecture
Former U.S. Senator Al Franken Gives Distinguished Lecture at Kean University

Former U.S. Senator Al Franken Gives Distinguished Lecture at Kean University

An alumnus of the U.S. Senate and the late-night comedy show Saturday Night Live, Al Franken shared both political insights and career anecdotes with the Kean community.
Rep. Sherill, Senators Scutari and Ruiz, and Commissioner Granados pose in Kean Hall with Kean University students.
Lawmakers Highlight Tutoring Initiatives to Address Post-Pandemic Learning Loss During Visit to Kean University

Lawmakers Highlight Tutoring Initiatives to Address Post-Pandemic Learning Loss During Visit to Kean University

U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, New Jersey Senate President Nicholas Scutari ’89, Senate Majority Leader Teresa Ruiz, Union County Commissioner Sergio Granados ’10, ’16 M.P.A., and top administrators announced a new tutoring initiative to help elementary school students in Union County overcome pandemic-related learning loss.
Tina-Marie Lopez, a Hispanic woman with shoulder-length dark hair and rectangular glasses, wearing a bright floral print shirt
Kean Graduate Helps Asylum Seekers Resettle in the U.S.

Kean Graduate Helps Asylum Seekers Resettle in the U.S.

Tina-Marie Lopez ’11, executive director of the International Rescue Committee for New York/New Jersey, leads resettlement services for refugees and asylum-seekers in the region. She credits her time at Kean for laying the foundation for her success in helping individuals build new lives.
Sean Santos is presenting in an architecture class. Posters are behind him.
Kean Architecture Student Pursues Dream of Inclusive Architecture

Kean Architecture Student Pursues Dream of Inclusive Architecture

Kean University architecture student Sean Santos is inspired by his neurodivergent brother to design inclusive architecture that serves the needs of all individuals. 

Kean Is Family: Building Bonds Through Lacrosse

Kean Is Family: Building Bonds Through Lacrosse

Men's Lacrosse Head Coach Alex Lopes met his wife, Olivia, at Kean. Now, he’s back on campus, leading the men’s lacrosse team and building a new family of players united by their shared passion, hard work and Kean spirit.

Head and shoulders photo of La Toro Yates, Ph.D.
Vice President for Enrollment Services La Toro Yates, Ph.D., Builds on Kean’s Enrollment Growth

Vice President for Enrollment Services La Toro Yates, Ph.D., Builds on Kean’s Enrollment Growth

Vice President for Enrollment Services La Toro Yates, Ph.D., who joined the University in September, said he realized there were amazing things happening at Kean.
Kean students met with prospective employers at the 2024 job fair
New Cougar Career Collaborative Initiative Boosts Student Career Opportunities

New Cougar Career Collaborative Initiative Boosts Student Career Opportunities

The new program expands student career development opportunities by partnering with businesses across industries to provide tailored internships, recruitment events and professional development activities.
MLB Player’s Jersey Retired at Kean University

MLB Player’s Jersey Retired at Kean University

Join us in celebrating Kean Athletics Hall of Fame member and MLB pitcher Kevin Herget as his jersey number – #16 – is officially retired at Kean University. Herget is the first baseball player and the third athlete in Kean history to receive this prestigious honor.