The Diversity Council on Global Education and Citizenship at Kean University is a consortium of more than 130 school districts and community organizations that participate in programs designed to empower students, teachers and professional staff to create a more just society.
Students who are the first in their families to attend college find extra support and resources at Kean University. Watch and learn how Cougars climb higher.
Kean Lecturer William Heyniger challenged his students to collect 500 pounds of plastic waste to earn a free bench. Learn about their impressive results and why film plastics, such as grocery bags, are so bad for the environment.
Planting microforests has become a worldwide trend because of their presumed benefits, but few scientific studies have been done on these tiny spaces. Kean University is leading the way, researching the urban impact of these powerhouse environments.
Cougars, get rewarded for your research ideas. Teams of two or more students are invited to pitch their research ideas for a chance to win cash prizes – up to $10,000! The Cougar Investigator Research Challenge is an exciting new initiative open to students with at least one year left of school.