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Author James McBride to Give Distinguished Lecture at Kean

Author James McBride to Give Distinguished Lecture at Kean

Award-winning author and screenwriter James McBride will speak about identity and inclusion on Thursday, February 9 as part of the President’s Distinguished Lecture Series at Kean University.

Justice Fasciale takes the oath of office on Wilkins Theatre's stage, surrounded by his wife and sons.
Kean Hosts Swearing-in of Supreme Court Justice Douglas Fasciale

Kean Hosts Swearing-in of Supreme Court Justice Douglas Fasciale

Top leaders from New Jersey’s executive, legislative and judicial branches of government, including Governor Phil Murphy, were at Wilkins Theatre for the swearing in of the state's newest Supreme Court justice.
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Meeting the Learning Challenge Brought on by COVID-19

Meeting the Learning Challenge Brought on by COVID-19

Nearly 100 New Jersey public school administrators came together on Kean University’s campus recently to hear the latest research on learning loss during the COVID-19 pandemic and sample new technologies to support students and educators in the post-COVID learning environment.

Kean Highlights Disability Justice at Human Rights Conference

Kean Highlights Disability Justice at Human Rights Conference

Kean University’s 15th annual Human Rights Conference explored the topic of justice for people with disabilities, bringing together activists who urged attendees to use their power to enact change.

New York Red Bulls, Kean University Team Up on Mini Pitch for Newark Students

New York Red Bulls, Kean University Team Up on Mini Pitch for Newark Students

The New York Red Bulls and Kean University teamed up with the U.S. Soccer Foundation to build a mini pitch at Peshine Avenue School in Newark.
Kean University Marches in NYC Veterans Day Parade

Kean University Marches in NYC Veterans Day Parade

Kean University students, alumni, faculty and staff who are military veterans marched under the Kean banner in the New York City Veterans Day Parade for the first time.
CNN's Dana Bash giving a Distinguished Lecture at Kean
CNN’s Dana Bash Discusses ‘Divided’ Electorate in Distinguished Lecture

CNN’s Dana Bash Discusses ‘Divided’ Electorate in Distinguished Lecture

CNN’s Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash kicked off Kean’s Distinguished Lecture Series with an overview of the midterm elections, saying the close races for Congress show how important it is to vote.
Actor Holly Taylor smiles as she holds up the book, The New Art of Ideas.
Actor Holly Taylor Helps Kean Professor Launch Latest Book

Actor Holly Taylor Helps Kean Professor Launch Latest Book

When Michael Graves College Distinguished Professor Robin Landa was planning her 25th book, "The New Art of Ideas," she knew who to ask to design the cover and illustrations: her former student and Kean grad Holly Taylor '21, who stars in the Netflix series "Manifest."
 Chamique Holdsclaw, a Black female with long, black dreads standing behind a black podium that says Kean University on it in white. There is a black microphone in front of her as well. Chamique is wearing a cream-colored buttoned-up shirt, and is looking into the crowd.
Kean Mental Health Summit Works to Make Connections

Kean Mental Health Summit Works to Make Connections

WNBA All Star Chamique Holdsclaw spoke to community leaders, care providers and Kean students as the University hosted an event focused on mental health.
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Kean Human Rights Conference to Focus on Disability Justice

Kean Human Rights Conference to Focus on Disability Justice

The annual Human Rights Conference at Kean will feature former Rutgers University football player Eric LeGrand and disability rights activist Isabel Mavrides-Calderón on Friday, December 2.