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Kean is conducting research into variants of COVID-19
Kean Students Named to Do Research in Disease Pandemics

Kean Students Named to Do Research in Disease Pandemics

Three students from Kean University will perform research in disease pandemics virtually as the inaugural class of the Summer Scholars program being launched by the Consortium of Scientists for Pandemic Preparedness (CSPP). 

Knowledge Bennett artwork
Contemporary Artist Knowledge Bennett's ‘Pieces of a Man’ Exhibition to Debut at Kean

Contemporary Artist Knowledge Bennett's ‘Pieces of a Man’ Exhibition to Debut at Kean

Internationally recognized contemporary artist Knowledge Bennett will open a multimedia art exploration at Kean University, beginning September 1. "Pieces of a Man" focuses on matters of science, mathematics, spirituality and societal issues.
Kean graduates Robert and Mary Knight and Priscilla and Frezia Valenzuela in side-by-side photos.
Kean Keeps It in the Family

Kean Keeps It in the Family

What is it like to graduate college side-by-side with your parent or child? Just ask Frezia and Priscilla Valenzuela or Robert and Mary Knight, parent-child duos in Kean’s Class of 2021 who shared the experience at last week’s Commencement ceremonies.

Kean 2021 Valedictorian Jason Antunes and Grad Student with Distinction Jeminat Musa in separate photos giving their commencement addresses.
Two Stories of Achievement: Kean’s 2021 Valedictorian and Graduate Student with Distinction

Two Stories of Achievement: Kean’s 2021 Valedictorian and Graduate Student with Distinction

Kean Valedictorian Jason Antunes and Graduate Student with Distinction Jeminat Musa, both of whom addressed their classmates at the University’s 2021 Commencement ceremonies, said they found their passion and their way at Kean.

Antoinette Antonucci is graduating Kean with a master's and six acceptances to PHD programs
Kean Research Takes Student from High School to Ph.D. Program

Kean Research Takes Student from High School to Ph.D. Program

Kean grad student Antoinette Antonucci '20, '21 M.S., who was accepted to six prestigious doctoral programs, developed a passion for scientific research in the laboratory at Kean.
Plainfield Mayor Adrian Mapp, Chief Community Development Officer of the NJ Economic Development AuthorityTai Cooper, and Kean President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D.
Kean University Partners in Roundtable Supporting Small Businesses

Kean University Partners in Roundtable Supporting Small Businesses

Small business owners working to rebuild after the pandemic received advice and insight during a Small Business Roundtable co-hosted by Kean University and the City of Plainfield.
Kean Receives State DOE Grant to Create Computer Science Learning Hub

Kean Receives State DOE Grant to Create Computer Science Learning Hub

Kean University was named as one of three New Jersey universities to create computer science learning hubs under Gov. Phil Murphy’s new Expanding Access to Computer Science program.

Kean University leaders traveled by bus to accept students to the Kean Scholar Academy
Kean Admits First Students into Kean Scholar Academy

Kean Admits First Students into Kean Scholar Academy

Kean President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., and other leaders brought thrilling news to students in four New Jersey communities, as the Kean Scholar Academy bus tour rolled out to deliver formal acceptances to the new dual-enrollment program.
Well wishes from family and friends for the Honors graduates
Kean Celebrates 1,135 Honors Graduates of the Class of 2021

Kean Celebrates 1,135 Honors Graduates of the Class of 2021

Kean University’s highest-achieving graduates in the Class of 2021 were recognized for their perseverance and academic success at the University’s virtual Honors Convocation on Friday, April 30. 

Holly Taylor in a red bandana, white shirt and jeans jacket, in front of a white wood frame wall.
TV Star Holly Taylor Graduates with Honors from Kean

TV Star Holly Taylor Graduates with Honors from Kean

While acting full time on the television shows The Americans and Manifest, Holly Taylor was also pursuing a degree in graphic design at Kean University. Her dream of earning a college degree has come true as she graduates with the Class of 2021.