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Eleven Kean students were chosen for fellowships in the national ANY program, which offers mentoring and workshops on resume building, networking and career preparation.

The program, which assists individuals involved in the justice system in reentering the workforce, held a Jobs Fair at Kean Hall, connecting more than a dozen attendees with companies offering long-term employment opportunities.

Kean is recognized as a top national university for advancing social mobility, highlighting its commitment to helping all students succeed and graduate.

Music lovers packed The Lawn at Enlow Hall for Kean’s annual free outdoor music festival. From soulful jazz to electrifying reggae, the community event celebrated music and culture with performances that lit up the stage and filled the air with good vibes.

The new five-year contract for President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., approved by the Board of Trustees, extends his transformative leadership as the University continues to evolve as a national research institution.

The generous donation from Bernice “Bernie” VanSteyn-Weiss, Ed.D., a longtime state higher education leader and former first lady of the University, will be allocated to Kean’s most essential needs.

Kean, the New Jersey Education Partner of the HBCU NY Classic, hosted a step show, college fair and tailgate leading up to the annual football game.

The award to the Watson Institute is part of an overall $72 million Building a Climate Ready New Jersey grant awarded to the state by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Kean was one of 21 universities nationwide selected for the prestigious research-focused Institute, reflecting the University’s rising national profile as a Hispanic-Serving Institution.

Kean University President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D. joined this week’s Choose New Jersey delegation to Canada, where he highlighted Kean’s commitment to fostering international collaboration and innovation in many sectors, including artificial intelligence.