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Kean University Celebrates Mother and Daughter Graduates

Kean University Celebrates Mother and Daughter Graduates

Berzayda and Minerva Sandoval have a special reason to celebrate at Kean Commencement. Not just graduates and classmates, they are peers, friends, supporters of each other — and mother and daughter. 

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Kean Honors Graduates Recognized at Convocation

Kean Honors Graduates Recognized at Convocation

Kean University recently celebrated the highest-achieving members of its undergraduate Class of 2024 at a festive Honors Convocation.

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Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and CNN Anchor Abby Phillip Named Kean University 2024 Commencement Speakers

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and CNN Anchor Abby Phillip Named Kean University 2024 Commencement Speakers

Acclaimed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and CNN news anchor Abby Phillip will share their insight with Kean University graduates as the featured speakers for the University’s 2024 undergraduate and graduate commencements.

Kean Celebrates Founders Day with Gratitude and Fellowship

Kean Celebrates Founders Day with Gratitude and Fellowship

With festivities on campus and record-breaking gifts, the University community celebrated its history and looked toward the future. Watch this tribute to donors from President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., and Kean students.
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Kean Campus Community Gets Starry-Eyed Over Rare Solar Eclipse

Kean Campus Community Gets Starry-Eyed Over Rare Solar Eclipse

A solar eclipse during college hour captivated the Kean campus community, with crowds of students, administrators, faculty and staff donning protective glasses to get a glimpse of the rare astronomical event.
Attendees at the ASL Night celebration got to walk on the ice after the game.
Kean American Sign Language Club Scores with Event at NJ Devils Game

Kean American Sign Language Club Scores with Event at NJ Devils Game

Kean’s American Sign Language (ASL) Club teamed up with the New Jersey Devils and other partners to celebrate the Deaf community at ASL Night, held during one of the NHL team’s home games at the Prudential Center.

Students show pride in their diverse cultures.
Kean Celebrates Diversity with Cultural Graduation Events

Kean Celebrates Diversity with Cultural Graduation Events

The University's newest pre-commencement celebration – ¡Celebrando Graduación Juntos! – is one in a trio of upcoming events, including Lavender Graduation and African Heritage Graduation, designed for graduating students to share pride in their diverse backgrounds.
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Kean Wins Recognition for Sustainability

Kean Wins Recognition for Sustainability

The University was recently recognized for its success in sustainability in areas such as research, curriculum, diversity and campus engagement by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.
Kean President Lamont Repollet, Ph.D. speaks to the crowd at the Midyear Convocation
Kean ‘Counts On’ Data to Bridge Equity Gaps

Kean ‘Counts On’ Data to Bridge Equity Gaps

More than 150 Kean University faculty, staff and students recently took part in the University’s “Count on Me” Mid-Year Convocation focused on using data to address equity gaps across the institution. 

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Hybrid ReelAbilities Disability Film Festival Returns to Kean University

Hybrid ReelAbilities Disability Film Festival Returns to Kean University

Engage with powerful stories through a range of short and feature-length films and documentaries that challenge perceptions and promote inclusivity of people with disabilities.