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Kean First Lady Brings University's Mission to National Stage
Kean First Lady Brings University's Mission to National Stage
When Darlene Repollet stepped into her role as Kean University's First Lady in July 2020, there was no playbook to follow. Now, her innovative approach to the position has earned national recognition as she takes on a new leadership role with the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.