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Kean Alumna, Grad Student, Goes Full Circle to Help Children Learn
Kean Alumna, Grad Student, Goes Full Circle to Help Children Learn
Yoleiny Grullon ’15 worked part-time at Jumpstart, an AmeriCorps preschool program at Kean University, while she was pursuing her bachelor’s degree in English literature at the University. Eight years after graduating, and now a Kean graduate student, Grullon is back as the Jumpstart program’s site manager.
Kean President Testifies on Behalf of Hispanic Colleges and Universities at Congressional Briefing
Kean President Testifies on Behalf of Hispanic Colleges and Universities at Congressional Briefing
President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., testified virtually on behalf of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities at a congressional briefing on the reauthorization of the federal Farm Bill, advocating for funding for agricultural-related educational programs and opportunities for Hispanic students.
Kean Ocean Grad Helps Build a ‘Field of Dreams’ for Special Needs Children
Kean Ocean Grad Helps Build a ‘Field of Dreams’ for Special Needs Children
Brielle Mowad’s family envisioned building an inclusive playground for children with disabilities. The 2023 Kean Ocean graduate shared her dream and enlisted classmates to help.
Kean Students Build Community at Elizabeth Housing Complex with Walking Art Trail
Kean Students Build Community at Elizabeth Housing Complex with Walking Art Trail
Kean’s Department of Occupational Therapy and the Housing Authority of the City of Elizabeth partnered to create a walking trail at the Mravlag Manor, with banners that tell inter-generational stories of the community’s residents.
Should We Fight Artificial Intelligence or Embrace It? The Role of AI in Education
Should We Fight Artificial Intelligence or Embrace It? The Role of AI in Education
On the eighth episode of Kean University’s podcast, Urban Impact, Mia Zamora, Ph.D., English professor and director of the Master of Arts in Writing Studies program, discusses the potential impact of artificial intelligence in the classroom and why she believes a humanistic approach is c
From NFL to Ph.D., Former NY Giant to Earn Doctorate in Counseling at Kean
From NFL to Ph.D., Former NY Giant to Earn Doctorate in Counseling at Kean
Former New York Giant Kareem McKenzie, the first in his family to earn a doctorate, is heading into a new career as a licensed professional counselor.
Kean Names Pulitzer-Prize Winning Journalist Jodi Kantor, Acclaimed Actress and Alumna Holly Taylor as 2023 Commencement Speakers
Kean Names Pulitzer-Prize Winning Journalist Jodi Kantor, Acclaimed Actress and Alumna Holly Taylor as 2023 Commencement Speakers
Author and investigative reporter Jodi Kantor, of The New York Times, and critically acclaimed actress and Kean alumna Holly Taylor ’21 will be the featured speakers at Kean University’s graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies in May.
Kean Students, Children with Special Needs, Climb Higher with Adapted PE Program
Kean Students, Children with Special Needs, Climb Higher with Adapted PE Program
Kean's Cougars C.L.I.M.B. Adapted Physical Education program helps children with disabilities, ages 5-21, develop their motor skills by playing different sports and games. The program, created by Assistant Professor Alexandra Stribing, Ph.D., also gives Kean education students a hands-on learning experience.
Supercharging Student Engagement by Embracing Diverse Cultures
Supercharging Student Engagement by Embracing Diverse Cultures
On the seventh episode of Kean’s podcast, Urban Impact, Ana I. Berdecia, director of the Center for the Positive Development of Urban Children at the John S. Watson Institute for Urban Policy and Research at Kean, discusses the impact teachers have when they embrace the different cultures of their students and why stepping up cultural celebrations and measures that embrace diversity are key to engaging students on a deeper level.
New Program at Kean Aims to Bring Students Back to College
New Program at Kean Aims to Bring Students Back to College
The message is clear: it’s never too late to return to college. A new Kean program encourages former students who left school to come back and complete their degrees.