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Frank Capone is photographed in front of the fountain at Kean.

Kean Graduate Persevered Through ‘Unpredictable’ Higher Education Journey

Frank Capone ‘22, ’24 M.A. always saw his future working in his family's pastry shop or restaurant instead of going to college, but a high school psychology course changed his plans and put him on a path toward earning two Kean University degrees in psychology.

The smiling mother and daughter pose in front of Kean Hall.

Mother and Daughter Share Kean University Commencement

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.

News anchor Abby Phillip, on the left, and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, on the right, in a composite photo.

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

Celebrity astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson will speak at the Undergraduate Commencement on Thursday, May 16 at Prudential Center; CNN anchor Abby Phillip addressed Kean's graduate students on Tuesday, May 14 at NJPAC.

The winner of the Business Plan Competition, Joceline Guerra, stands with Kean's provost holding a big check for $6,000.

Kean Empowers Student Entrepreneurs at Annual Business Plan Competition

Eight Kean and Wenzhou-Kean students from a variety of academic disciplines won start-up funding for their entrepreneurial concepts at the College of Business and Public Management’s Business Plan Competition, which included teams from other universities.

Kean First-Generation Students and Alumni Climb Higher

Kean celebrated its first-generation students at an induction ceremony for the University's new chapter of a first-gen national honor society and at a networking event with first-gen alumni.

A diverse group of young men and women standing close to 3 adult women in sparkly outfits in the center

Kean's ‘Broadway Babies’ Join Hairspray Stars on Stage

Eight Kean theatre students shared the stage with Broadway powerhouses recently, singing backup on five songs for the original stars of Hairspray at Kean's Enlow Recital Hall. See also Broadway World.

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’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.

A group of Kean students and recent alumni pose on East Campus.

Kean Students and Alumni Take the Stage for New Jersey Theatres

The University's partnership with the New Jersey Theatre Alliance’s Combined Auditions event gave Kean students and recent graduates the rare chance to showcase their acting and singing talents for 25 professional New Jersey theatres at the same time.

Students show pride in their diverse cultures.

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.

A collage of three diverse women in a movie scene.

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.

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