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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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Earthworms, Ecosystems and Agriculture | Kean Research

Earthworms, Ecosystems and Agriculture | Kean Research

The fascinating sensory capabilities of earthworms are being uncovered as researchers at Kean University examine how their movements support agriculture and impact old-growth forest ecosystems.  

Patricia Morreale, Ph.D. formal portrait
Kean University Receives Grant to Support Diverse Computer Science Enrollment

Kean University Receives Grant to Support Diverse Computer Science Enrollment

Patricia Morreale, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Computer Science and Technology, secured a nearly $750,000 award for Kean as part of the Computing Alliance for Hispanic-Serving Institutions (CAHSI). The funding aims to drive systemic changes that support underrepresented students in computer science.
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Kean Professor Receives Award from Army Research Lab for AI Materials Research

Kean Professor Receives Award from Army Research Lab for AI Materials Research

Kean University mathematics Assistant Professor Ensela Mema, Ph.D., has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Army Research Laboratory to use machine learning for materials science, offering students an opportunity to apply the latest science and techniques to materials development.  

Kean Professor James Stavitz
Kean University Study Finds High School Athletic Trainers Would Benefit from Concussion Standards and Education

Kean University Study Finds High School Athletic Trainers Would Benefit from Concussion Standards and Education

Research by Assistant Professor James Stavitz, Ph.D., who teaches in the athletic training program, reveals the need for standardized concussion protocols to help athletic trainers in high schools prioritize long-term student-athlete health over quick returns to play.
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Kean Kicks Off Global Research Collaboration Initiative on Two Continents

Kean Kicks Off Global Research Collaboration Initiative on Two Continents

Kean University has launched a collaborative international research initiative aimed at advancing research to benefit communities served by its campuses in the United States and China. 

Patricia Morreale, Ph.D. formal portrait
Kean University Receives Grant to Support Diverse Computer Science Enrollment

Kean University Receives Grant to Support Diverse Computer Science Enrollment

Kean University’s role as a leader in promoting diversity in computer science will be expanded through a nearly $750,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). 

Joshua Guitar, Ph.D., is the Research News faculty researcher Q&A
Kean Research Q&A: Faculty Researcher Joshua Guitar, Ph.D.

Kean Research Q&A: Faculty Researcher Joshua Guitar, Ph.D.

The assistant professor in the Department of Communication, Media and Journalism at Kean University spoke with Kean Research about his research on political rhetoric, critical theory, democracy and whistleblowing.
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Student Researcher Q&A: Kean University Senior Jessica C. Apai

Student Researcher Q&A: Kean University Senior Jessica C. Apai

Kean University student Jessica C. Apai is majoring in political science with a second major in sociology. The senior from Pennington spoke with Kean Research about her work with the John S. Watson Institute for Urban Policy and Research, where she was named the Watson Scholar. 

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Two Kean Faculty Named Among the World's Top 2% of Scientists

Two Kean Faculty Named Among the World's Top 2% of Scientists

Professor Jennifer Chen, Ed.D., and Assistant Professor Supratik Kar, Ph.D., were named among the most-cited researchers in the world in the 2023 Stanford/Elsevier ranking, reflecting the University's growing research prominence.