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Campuses Closed on Sunday, January 19, and Monday, January 20, Due to Weather

Due to the winter weather forecast, all classes and activities at Kean’s main campus in Union, Kean Ocean and Kean Skylands are canceled on Sunday, January 19, and Monday, January 20. Normal operations are expected to resume on Tuesday, January 21. Only personnel who are essential during weather emergencies should report to work as required on Sunday and Monday. Employees with questions about their status should consult their supervisors. Keanu’s Kitchen will be open for on-campus residents from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday and 9 a.m. to midnight on Monday.

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Actor Giancarlo Esposito to Discuss ‘Breaking Barriers’ in Kean’s President’s Distinguished Lecture Series on Feb. 4

Actor Giancarlo Esposito to Discuss ‘Breaking Barriers’ in Kean’s President’s Distinguished Lecture Series on Feb. 4

Emmy-nominated actor Giancarlo Esposito of Breaking Bad fame will share his journey as a biracial performer in television, film and Broadway as part of the President’s Distinguished Lecture Series.
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Kean Launches Certificate in Workforce Readiness to Support Success for Whole Family 

Kean Launches Certificate in Workforce Readiness to Support Success for Whole Family 

Parents and caregivers of pre-college students can now earn a Certificate in Workforce Readiness through Kean's Generation 2 Generation program.
Darlene Repollet, with short black hair and glasses and wearing a dark blue suit, smiles as she sits in an upholstered chair.
Kean First Lady Brings University's Mission to National Stage

Kean First Lady Brings University's Mission to National Stage

National recognition and a leadership role with the American Association of State Colleges and Universities mark Darlene Repollet's innovative tenure as Kean's First Lady, a position she has redefined since joining the University in July 2020.
Explore Ghana Virtually: Kean University's New Cultural Exchange Project

Explore Ghana Virtually: Kean University's New Cultural Exchange Project

Kean University’s innovative video technology enables students and faculty on the New Jersey campus to connect with individuals in Ghana. This international initiative promotes intercultural learning and provide students with direct exposure to Ghana’s rich cultural heritage. 

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Building Courage, Confidence and Character: Natasha Hemmings' Vision for the Girl Scouts

Building Courage, Confidence and Character: Natasha Hemmings' Vision for the Girl Scouts

Natasha Hemmings, CEO of Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey, shares how the Girl Scouts and Kean are shaping future leaders and sparking transformation with a new mobile classroom.
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Kean University Lecturer Shares Family Connection with Ndaba Mandela

Kean University Lecturer Shares Family Connection with Ndaba Mandela

Kean Ocean Lecturer Daun Ward had the chance to share a piece of family history – a friendship between her late father-in-law and anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela — with the University’s Senior Human Rights Fellow, Ndaba Mandela.
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Kean Senior Human Rights Fellow Ndaba Mandela Inspires Audience with Distinguished Lecture

Kean Senior Human Rights Fellow Ndaba Mandela Inspires Audience with Distinguished Lecture

Human rights leader Ndaba Mandela delivered a powerful lecture at Kean University last week, urging students and others to have the courage to be leaders. 

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Kean to Host Hundreds of Union Township Students Following School Closure

Kean to Host Hundreds of Union Township Students Following School Closure

Kean University is welcoming hundreds of local elementary students to its 1085 Morris Avenue Building, ensuring uninterrupted learning while their school is temporarily closed due to mold. The initiative also offers valuable hands-on learning opportunities for Kean education students.
Kean Shines Light on Power of Sports to Promote Social Change During Human Rights Week

Kean Shines Light on Power of Sports to Promote Social Change During Human Rights Week

The University celebrated the unifying power of sports this week with a panel discussion featuring Kean’s Senior Human Rights Fellow Ndaba Mandela alongside executives from the NFL, NBA and MLS. The event concluded with a field day for local schoolchildren.
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Kean Counseling Center Receives Federal Grant for Domestic Violence Survivors Network

Kean Counseling Center Receives Federal Grant for Domestic Violence Survivors Network

The $500,000 Department of Justice grant is funding Kean’s new Survivors Empowerment and Education Network (SEEN), a campus-based support program for people impacted by domestic violence.