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Kean Biology Graduate Encourages Diversity in Medicine

Kean Biology Graduate Encourages Diversity in Medicine

A physician assistant and podcast co-host, Nia Phillips '14, DMS, is passionate about patient care and empowering Black listeners to pursue careers in medicine.
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Higher Ed Computer Science Enrollment Gets Boost from Latest Tech

Higher Ed Computer Science Enrollment Gets Boost from Latest Tech

Smart homes, self-driving cars and advances in artificial intelligence are all fueling interest in computer science – and increasing enrollment – at Kean and other universities.
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Kean Receives $2.7 Million Grant to Provide Free Child Care for Students

Kean Receives $2.7 Million Grant to Provide Free Child Care for Students

The CCAMPIS grant from the U.S. Department of Education will help Kean students achieve their academic goals by providing quality care for their children so they can attend classes.
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Kean University Coastal Team to Tackle Environmental Issues Along the Shore

Kean University Coastal Team to Tackle Environmental Issues Along the Shore

An interdisciplinary team of researchers will tackle issues stemming from climate change and other environmental pressures, with work beginning this semester in the Borough of Keyport.
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From Howard Stern to TikTok: Kean Communication Grad Finds Her Career in Media Sales

From Howard Stern to TikTok: Kean Communication Grad Finds Her Career in Media Sales

An internship at SiriusXM helped Michelle Soriano ’14 launch a career in media that led to her job as a senior account manager at TikTok.
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Kean Graduate Is Building His Career on Social Media

Kean Graduate Is Building His Career on Social Media

Kean alumnus Agranay Dhondiyal ’23 was a business marketing student when he created a digital product using blockchain technology that he says can help universities and organizations build engagement.
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Kean Earth Science Graduate Takes Meteorology World by Storm

Kean Earth Science Graduate Takes Meteorology World by Storm

Kean graduate Steve Sosna ’08 has a job that’s as changeable as the weather. His degree from the University helped him launch his dream career.
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Renovated Kean Fitness Center Opens on Union Campus

Renovated Kean Fitness Center Opens on Union Campus

With updated workout equipment, a new indoor turf area, brighter lighting, extended hours and more, the Fitness Center gives Kean Cougars a great new place to work on wellness.
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Author James McBride to Give Distinguished Lecture at Kean

Author James McBride to Give Distinguished Lecture at Kean

Award-winning author and screenwriter James McBride will speak about identity and inclusion on Thursday, February 9 as part of the President’s Distinguished Lecture Series at Kean University.

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Keanu’s Kitchen Revamped and Open for Dining on Kean’s Main Campus

Keanu’s Kitchen Revamped and Open for Dining on Kean’s Main Campus

Keanu’s Kitchen, a dining hall on Kean University’s Union campus, has been reimagined and is now offering new features for students and employees, including a personalized approach to dining, new menu items and expanded hours.