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Distinguished Lecturer Temple Grandin, Ph.D., Shares Insight on Educating Students with Autism at Kean University
Distinguished Lecturer Temple Grandin, Ph.D., Shares Insight on Educating Students with Autism at Kean University
Grandin, a renowned autism advocate, educator and animal scientist who is autistic, shared the message that the world “needs the skills of people who think differently.”
Autism Advocate Temple Grandin, Ph.D., to Give Lecture at Kean University
Autism Advocate Temple Grandin, Ph.D., to Give Lecture at Kean University
The well-known advocate for the autism community and expert in animal science will present The World Needs All Kinds of Minds as part of the President’s Distinguished Lecture Series on Thursday, December 5.
Acclaimed Author Imbolo Mbue Visits Kean University for Common Read
Acclaimed Author Imbolo Mbue Visits Kean University for Common Read
The author engaged the Kean audience, including students who had read her novel, "How Beautiful We Were," with insights into her writing process and the novel’s themes of social justice, environmental activism, and the resilience of a fictional African village.
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 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.
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.
Kean Launches Statewide Initiative to Strengthen African American Studies in NJ
Kean Launches Statewide Initiative to Strengthen African American Studies in NJ
Leaders from higher education, government, nonprofits and faith communities gathered at Kean to kick off the New Jersey Coalition of Africana Studies, which seeks to build partnerships among institutions to expand and enhance African American studies across the state.
President Repollet Delivers Keynote on Advancing Equity Through Artificial Intelligence at International Conference in Beijing
President Repollet Delivers Keynote on Advancing Equity Through Artificial Intelligence at International Conference in Beijing
President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., highlighted the potential of AI to advance equity and improve student success in higher education during a keynote at the International Association of University Presidents (IAUP) 2024 Conference in Beijing, sharing examples of Kean’s AI initiatives aimed at supporting diverse student needs.
Spirited Crowd Enjoys Kean Homecoming
Spirited Crowd Enjoys Kean Homecoming
Kean's campus was alive with Cougar spirit as thousands of students, alumni and community members gathered for Homecoming, a day brimming with Kean pride. Relive the highlights and feel the energy of one of the University's most anticipated annual traditions.
Former U.S. Sen. Al Franken Kicks Off Impressive Lineup of President’s Distinguished Lecture Series Speakers
Former U.S. Sen. Al Franken Kicks Off Impressive Lineup of President’s Distinguished Lecture Series Speakers
Kean's PDLS will showcase distinguished speakers on the topics of politics, human rights, science, technology, media and the arts. The lectures are open to the public, with free tickets for Kean students, faculty and staff.