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2017-2018 Kean in the News

August 2018

Pope’s Cover-Up Crisis Turns Battle Lines Into First Salvo
Associated Press and The Washington Post | August 30

Kean Nearly Ready for School in Jefferson 
The Jefferson Chronicle | August 28

Who is Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano?
National Catholic Reporter | August 28

With New Jersey College Students Heading Back to School, Here's What's New on Campus
Courier Post | August 20

Three NJ College Towns Make List of Top 50 Safest in US
News 12 New Jersey | August 20

NJ Teachers of the Year named in Middlesex, Union counties
myCentralJersey |  August 17

Maplewood Professor Earns Nod As Mentor For Women, Minorities
Patch | August 16

The 21 Best Colleges in N.J., According to Money 
ROI-NJ and NJ.com | August 15

The 50 Most Influential People in New Jersey High School Sports for 2018
NJ.com | August 15

The Vital Importance of First-Day Activities
Inside Higher Ed | August 14

Fear of the 'Other' comes from the Monsters We've Created | Opinion
NJ.com | August 12

Miller Named Kean University Foundation CEO
NJ BIZ and myCentralJersey | August 9

Adventurer Visits Long Beach as 50-State Trek Begins
Chinook Observer |  August 8

Vanguard Series: Leaders in Higher Education
NJ Biz | August 6

Kean's College of Education Received National Accreditation  
myCentralJersey | August 2

Studies from Kean University Provide New Data on miRNA-Based Therapy
Market Screener | August 2

Bio fueled: N.J. biotech startup sector is growing; so is demand for incubator space to house them
ROI | August 1

#MODELMONDAY: Asa Dugger Combines Fashion and Faith
Majic | August 2018

July 2018

Op-Ed: Designing New Canaan for the Future
Craig Donovan, Ph.D., Public and Non-profit Management
New Canaan Advertiser | July 31

A Way to Reduce Your College Debt
Jeffrey H. Toney, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
The New York Times | July 27

Legal Filings Draw Attention To Conditions Where Migrants Are Held
Norma Bowe, Ph.D., School of Health and Human Performance
NPR | July 23

Institute for Life Science Entrepreneurship Releases White Paper Titled "Recent Advances in Laboratory and Innovation Space in New Jersey"
Business Insider and Sweetwater Reporter | July 18

A St. Louis Trucker Is on a Mission to Trap Pedophiles. He's Already Bagged 6
James Drylie, Ph.D., Criminal Justice Professor
Riverfront Times | July 18

Border Volunteers Allege Mistreatment Of Detainees
Norma Bowe, Ph.D., School of Health and Human Performance
Houston Public MediaKera News and Texas Standard | July 17 

Clark BOE Approves Personnel Additions for 2018-2019 School Year
TAPinto Clark | July 13

College of Education Summer Programs
myCentralJersey | July 12

Eli Manning Offers Young Players Advice On How To Beat The Heat
CBS New York | July 10

Millhill Child & Family Development Receives Grant
Patience, Kean Student
NJ.com | July 10

A Look Back at Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s Court Legacy
Abigail Perkiss, Assistant Professor of History 
Constitution Center | July 1

 

June 2018

13 Ways to Beat the Heat and Sabotage the Summer Slide
Nidhi Thakur, Ph.D.
Thrive Global | June 27

Does Science Benefit From The Search For Sasquatch?
Brian Regal, Ph.D., Professor
Science Blog | June 27

The Real Dangerous Liaison: Leslie Cockburn’s Flirtation with Antisemitism, Saddam Hussein and White Supremacy
Gilbert Kahn, Ph.D., Professor 
Bearing Drift | June 25

Antisemitism in Congressional Races
Gilbert Kahn, Ph.D., Professor 
New Jersey Jewish News | June 25

Clara's War: One Girl's Story of Survival…
Clara Kramer, Former President of the Holocaust Resource Foundation at Kean
Before It's News | June 23

All New Blue Jean Ball Fights Hunger with Style
Center for Leadership and Service
TAPinto Elizabeth | June 22

What the Salem Witches Can Teach Us About How we Treat Women Today
Connie Hassett-Walker, Ph.D., Associate Professor 
The Washington Post | June 10

Police Broke into Chelsea Manning's Home with Guns Drawn - In a Wellness Check
James Drylie, Ph.D., Criminal Justice
The Intercept & Advocate | June 5

Just-In-Time' Learning Can Revitalize Higher Ed
Dennis Klein, Ph.D., Holocaust and Genocide Studies, History
Forbes | June 4

Curve Appeal - Winning Entry in Formica Competition Designed to Give Illusion of Movement from All Angles
Rachel Marie Thompson, Kimberly Wheeler, Sara Camacho, Kean Students
Surface and Panel | June 4

What Can We Learn From China’s Emergence as a Global Higher Education Hub?
Wenzhou-Kean University 
The Wire | June 3

 

May 2018

Dance Marathon Raises Nearly $54K
Kean Dance Marathon 
MyCentralJersey.com | May 29

How Israel Emerged as an Issue in N.J.'s Hottest Congressional Races 
Gilbert Kahn, Ph.D., Political Science Professor
NJ.com | May 28

‘Secret History of the Jersey Devil’ 
Brian Regal '95, Ph.D. 
Adventures in Poor Taste (AIPT)  | May 28 

Kean University Gospel Choir Wins McDonald’s Gospelfest for 3rd Straight Year
The Village Green | May 27

State of the Arts: Brian Stokes Mitchell 
State of the Arts (NJTV & WHYY)  | May 25

PAs Improving in Providing Dental Healthcare
Research Clinical Advisor | May 22

Kean Dance Marathon Raises Nearly $54k for Children's Specialized Hospital 
NJ.com | May 21

SCCC Graduates, Family, Friends Brave The Rain
New Jersey Herald | May 17

Leslie Odom Jr. Receives Honorary Doctorate from Kean
Broadway World | May 16

Trump May Plead the Fifth. Why We Should Be Glad He Has That Option
The Washington Post | May 16

From Linden to Princeton: Jones' Impressive Hardwood Journey 
Asbury Park Press | May 15

New York Classical Theatre Celebrates 19th Year
Broadway World | May 15

Understanding Gun Owners Through Their Videos 
Wisconsin Public Radio | May 15

Royal Caribbean's New Shore Excursion? New Jersey
Orlando Weekly | May 14

Historical Society to Examine N.J.'s Birth, May 22
TAPinto Scotch Plains-Fanwood | May 13

Sussex-Wantage Names New Schools Chief
New Jersey Herald | May 13

Working with the Next Generation of Toy Designers 
Graphic Policy | May 12

N.J. Parish Honors Oskar Schindler and Victims of the Holocaust 
The Ukrainian Weekly | May 11

Entertain and Dine, New Jersey Style
Broadway World | May 10

Kean Hosts Statewide Physical Therapy Conference 
MyCentralJersey.com | May 10

Winners Announced in Business Plan Competition 
MyCentralJersey.com | May 10

Meet The New York Times's Most Devoted Letter Writers
The New York Times | May 9

Phil Murphy Surprises Educator for Teacher Appreciation Day 
NorthJersey.com | May 8

Which N.J. Public Colleges Enroll the Most Unauthorized Immigrants? Here's the List. 
NJ.com | May 8

Memorial for Slain Student Turns into Campaign to End Domestic Violence 
NJ.com | May 6

Mexican-Americans Celebrate 'Real Story' of Cinco De Mayo
NorthJersey.com | May 6

Bank of America Sued for Refusing Job to DACA Immigrant 
SF Gate | May 3

Newark Principal's Research Delves Into Student Behavior and Learning
Forest of the Rain Productions | May 2

Broadway's Leslie Odom Jr. to Deliver Kean's Graduate Commencement Address
Broadway World | May 1

 

April 2018

Want to Understand Gun Owners? Watch Their Videos
The Conversation | April 27

Which Famous Faces Will Be Behind the Podiums at New Jersey Graduations?
NorthJersey.com | April 27

Marijuana Legalization Bill at the Mercy of Trenton Legislators 
WNYC | April 26

Masticate and Swallow Author Speaks to Joy Club
Independent Tribune | April 24

Upcoming Equity Auditions 
Broadway World | April 22

More Catholic Than the Pope
America: The Jesuit Review | April 20

Why America is Standing Up Against Mass Shooting 19 Years After Columbine
NJ.com | April 20

Annual Holocaust Remembrance Event at Kean 
Jewish Link of New Jersey | April 19

How 12 New Jersey Counties Got Their Names 
Only In Your State | April 18

New Girl Scouts Heart of NJ CEO Talks Mission
NJTV Online | April 18

Ridgway Middle School Students Raising Funds for South Sudan 
Burlington County Times | April 18

Rutgers Minority Students Program Celebrates 50 Years 
NJ.com | April 17

Meet the Inventor: Abena Antwi Turns to Science to Improve People's Lives 
The Clorox Company | April 15

Roselle Park Short Film Festival Submissions
TAPinto Roselle/Roselle Park | April 15

Premiere Stages Announces 2018 Season
American Theatre Magazine | April 13

Sen. Cory Booker to Give Commencement Address
New York Amsterdam News | April 12

In the Shadow of the Holocaust 
Yeshiva News | April 11

Music Educators Connect with People with Disabilities 
TAPinto Cranford | April 11

LUPE Fund Announces New Leadership
TAPinto Newark | April 10

N.J. Students Against Gun Violence 
TAPinto Roselle/Roselle Park | April 6

Amazon's New Co-Headquarters: A Cautionary Tale 
Crisis Magazine | April 5

CommArts Honors Alumni at Annual Reception
SHU News | April 5

Jeffrey H. Toney: Butterly Dreams
50 World Stories | April 5

'Because of Your Father I am Alive'
New Jersey Jewish News | April 4

Carpe Diem: ReelAbilities N.J. Disabilities Film Festival
Carpe Diem: Montclair State University | April 3

Formica Announces Winners of FORM Competition 
Editor at Large | April 3

N.J. Colleges Give You the Best Chance of Finding Your Soulmate 
NJ.com | April 3

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn
NJ Monthly | April 2

2018 Best College Campuses in New Jersey
Niche.com | April 2018

 

March 2018

NJ Senate Passes Financial Aid for Dreamers Bill
Asbury Park Press | March 26

Kean Ocean Expands Degree Opportunities, Options 
Forked River Gazette | March 21

Grieved a Stranger After He Killed Himself in Front of Me 
Tonic | March 20

Women's History Month Celebration Honors Trailblazers 
Cape May County Herald | March 19

Sen. Menendez Honors 'Outstanding Women'
Fios1 | March 18

New Jersey's Irish American Leaders 2018
Insider NJ | March 12

Be the Change Marks 10th Year of Operation PB&J
Union News Daily | March 10

Livingston's Top Ten Teachers of the Year 
TAPinto Livingston | March 6

Premiere Stages at Kean University Announces 2018 Play Festivals Finalists 
Broadway World | March 2

Suzan Globus: Painting Serendipity 
AHH Herald | March 2

In Support of Two Playwriting Residencies 
New Jersey Monthly | March 1

New Jersey Theatre Alliance Presents Four Special Free Theatre Events in This Month
Broadway World | March 1

Summer STEM Programs Your Teen Will Love
New Jersey Family | March 2018

Book Review: Advertising by Design 
Journal of Advertising Education | March 2018

 

February 2018

March Events Announced at Liberty Hall Museum at Kean University 
Broadway World | February 28

The Chronicles of a Millennial Virgin
Study Break | February 26

Journalist Bob Woodward to Speak at Kean
Patch | February 22

Vero Beach HS Students 'Give Up Our Seats to the 17'
CBS 12 | February 22

Kean University exhibit celebrates Chinese culture
MyCentralJersey | February 21

Yom HaShoah Holocaust Commemoration, April 11
NJ.com | February 21

Unconventional Jewelry Highlights Gesture as Ornament
Colossal | February 20

Ursino Offers a Wonderful Tavern Dining Experience 
Broadway World | February 20

Director of Holocaust Archives
Patch | February 14

The Stages Festival Returns To NJ In March
Broadway World | February 14

We Treat Them Miserably, Yet Immigrants Keep Making America Great 
NJ.com | February 11

Teacher's Book Helps Kids Understand, Manage Emotions
TAPinto Union | February 9

Italian Professor Talks Art Restoration
Patch | February 9

Why More Students Are Choosing to Study in China
Times Higher Education | February 7

Tech Engages Today's Students, Teachers Need Support
Ed Tech Magazine | February 6

Capp's Incredible Play 
NCAA/The Sentinel | February 3

Father of the Pan-African Paradigm 
Amsterdam News | February 1

Resident Architect of the Year
Cliffside Park Daily Voice | February 1

 

January 2018

Wall Sculptures on Display
The Paramus Post | January 31

NJ Big Data Career Fair 
The Jersey Tomato Press | January 30

Making Beautiful Music Together
USA Today and MyCentralJersey | January 28

Alumnus Chosen as Union County Manager
USA Today and MyCentralJersey | January 26

Merck Backs Biotech Startup Housed at ILSE at Kean
Business Insider and NJ BIZ | January 25

Ursino Steakhouse Opens with Upscale Cuisine
USA Today and MyCentralJersey | January 24

From Practice Roster to Team Player
The Canadian Football League | January 22

Alumnus Named Vice Chair of Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee
MyCentralJersey and Public Now | January 21

And the Nomination Goes to...
Newsweek | January 18

Student News: Kean University
MyCentralJersey | January 18

City to 'Add Context' to 'Heroes' Turned Nazi Collaborators 
The New York Jewish Week | January 17

Consul General Chakravorty Supports Kean's M.A. in Hindi Pedagogy
India Life and Times, News India Times, WebIndia123, and United News of India | January 16

Alumnus to Lead N.J. National Guard and Veteran Affairs 
NJ.com | January 14

Asbury Park Superintendent Lamont Repollet to Lead N.J. Education Commission
The Wall Street Journal | January 12

New Master's Degree Program in U.S. Targets Teaching of Hindi
The Indian Panorama | January 12

Alexander Hamilton: Seven North Jersey Places with Ties to the Found Father 
USA Today and North Jersey | January 11

Kean Celebrates 10th Anniversary of New Jersey Death Penalty Abolition
USA Today and MyCentralJersey | January 11

Madison Junior School to Host Third Annual MLK Day Event, Compassion Through Action
TAPInto Madison | January 11

Fall Prevention and Home Safety to be Discussed in Westfield 
Jewish Link of New Jersey | January 4

Theatre Conservatory, Premiere Stages Host Actors Showcase
USA Today and MyCentralJersey | January 4

Amsterdam's Famed Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra Musicians to Perform at Kean University 
Broadway World | January 3

2017: My Top 14 Shows at the Theater
Out in Jersey | January 3

The Research Hardware in Your Video-Game System
Nature: International Journal of Science | January 3

Hillsborough Couple are Parents of First Baby Born in 2018
TAPinto | January 2

Powerhouse Basketball to Bring in Bucks for Inner-City Scholarships 
The Jersey Journal and NJ.com | January 1

 

December 2017

Activist Erica Garner Dies at 27 After Heart Attack
NJ.com | December 30

Top 15 New Jersey Productions of 2017
NJ Arts | December 29

Gridiron Gossip: Central Grads Star in College Football
Jersey Shore Online | December 28

Kean Hosts First Regional Drug Discovery Academy at STEM Building
MyCentralJersey.com | December 28

Kean University Students Connect Design to Social Change
MyCentralJersey.com | December 28

Opinion: Net Neutrality Will Have an Impact on Jersey Students
The Record | December 26

Morristown's Nick Sachs Named to 2017 NJAC All American Roster
TAPinto Morristown | December 25

NJ State Golf Association Youth Foundation Grants Presented
TAPinto Stafford/LBI | December 21

Winter Warm Up Cocktails in NY & NJ for Holiday Revelers
Broadway World | December 21

Cardinal Law's Legacy: A Stain of Scandal on the Church
Associated Press | December 20

NJ Teacher Surprised With Prestigious Educator Award, $25k
News 12 New Jersey, PIX11 and NJ.com | December 19

Darin Hungerford Named All-American in Football
Inside Nova | December 18

NJSBDC Honors Successful Firms At Awards Ceremony 
ROI-NJ | December 18

NY Indian Consulate to Host International Hindi Conference in 2018
The Indian Panorama | December 15

Kean Graduate Applies Scientific Methods to Politics
USA Today and MyCentralJersey | December 14

Musicians with Disabilities, Kean Music Majors Host Collaborative Concert Jan. 5
TAPinto | December 14

Northfield Bank Foundation Funds Two Playwriting Residencies in Rahway School District
New Jersey Stage | December 14

Community Colleges are Lowering the Cost of Education
New Jersey Monthly | December 13

Theatre Conservatory, Premiere Stages Present Kean Actors Showcase
Broadway World and New Jersey Stage | December 13

Kean Grad Student Co-Franchises TAPinto Linden
TAP Into Linden | December 12

Ocean County Non-Profit Donating Toys To Those In Need
94.3 The Point | December 12

Immigrant Rights Organization Celebrates 8th Annual Gala
The Daily Targum | December 11

Christie Nominees Confirmed During Lame Duck
The Daily Record | December 9

Allowing the Past to Speak
Oxford University Press Blog | December 8

College Corner: Local Sports
Jersey Shore Online | December 8

College Football: Knox's Hipp on Stars & Stripes Team
Galesburg | December 8

Three Essential Strategies for Supporting ELL Students
Seton Hall University | December 8

Museum Announces Holiday Programs
Home News Tribune | December 4

Clark Student Attends Lecture at Kean's Holocaust Resource Center
TAPinto | December 1

50 Best Value Colleges For a Criminal Justice Degree
Best Value Schools | December

 

November 2017

Enjoy Some Family Fun at Kean Stage
Broadway World | November 30

Carmontelle's Jardin de Monceau
New York Botanical Garden | November 29

Liberty Hall Museum at Kean Announces Holiday Programming 
Broadway World | November 28

Sons of Serendip to Bring Holiday Cheer to Kean Stage 
Broadway World | November 28

Students Participate in 10th Annual Disability Mentoring Day Progam
TAPinto | November 27

Artist Creates Paeans to Nature in Multiple Media
MyCentralJersey.com | November 23

Union County College Soccer Coach Tops 300 Wins
Union Couty New Jersey | November 22

Elizabeth and Zechariah: Elder Patrons of Patience and Praise
Catholic Digest | November 15

Cumberland Regional Grad Savors Years with Kean U. Field Hockey
NJ.com | November 13

Students Wow With China Stories 
China Daily | November 13

2017's Best Credit Cards for College Students
Wallet Hub | November 13

Wallerstein Foundation Funds Premiere Stages Playwriting Residency for Senior Citizens 
Broadway World, New Jersey Stage and NJ Footlights | November 13

Kean Soccer Players Named to 2017 NJAC Roster, Rookie of the Year
TAPinto | November 11

Not Forgetting, Redefining Forgiving 
New Jersey Jewish Standard and The New York Jewish Week | November 9

Ridgway Helps Kean Women's Volleyball to NJAC Title
The Press of Atlantic City | November 7

PDS Welcomes New Coach
NJ.com | November 2

Little Free Library Opens Nov. 25 at Tuckerton Seaport
The Sandpaper | November 1

Two New Rec Programs Forthcoming in Kearny
The Observer | November 1

 

October 2017

Former Home of Michael Graves Part of Princeton History
Community News, Planet Princeton and Patch | October 31

An Interview with Alan Paul of The Manhattan Transfer
New Jersey Stage | October 30

N.J. Restaurant Owner to Compete in Guy Fieri's New Food Network Show
NJ.com and TAPinto Kenilworth | October 29

Columbia High School Hosts Delegation of Chinese Educators
The Village Green | October 28

National Distinguished Principals
Ed Prep Matters | October 27

Premiere Stages to Present Free Readings of Black Tom Island
New Jersey Stage and Broadway World | October 27

First-time Artists Shine in Full Circle 2017: Art of Possibility
Messenger-Gazette | October 27 

Kean and Middlesex County College Sign Admissions Pact
My Central Jersey | October 26

Catholics, Lutherans Bridge Gaps Luther Opened 500 Years Ago
The Philadelphia Inquirer | October 25

Kean U., UCC Expand Joint Admissions Agreement 
Westfield Patch and TAPinto | October 23

Kean Univ. Has Keen Interest in How to Pronounce Name (Hint: It's Not Keen)
NJ.com and NJ 101.5 | October 20

Scouts Honor Outstanding Citizens at 2017 Leadership Awards 
TAPinto Elizabeth | October 20

33 Artistic Directors to Receive "Awards of Excellence" at Curtain Call
TAPinto | October 19

Who's Afraid Of The Jersey Devil? How New Jersey Tamed Its Most Terrifying Legend
Thrillist | October 18

Comedian James Davis at Kean
New Jersey Stage | October 16

Dr. Anthony J. DeCosta Celebrates 40 Years in Private Practice
TAPinto South Plainfield | October 15

Kean Professor Collaborates with Hip H’Opera on Oral History Project
MyCentralJersey.com | October 12

400-Year Trip through Union County History
Patch and TAPinto | October 12

ASID NJ Science of Design Symposium Recap
Office Insight | October 12

Fairy Tale Women Shine at Gallery U Boutique
MyCentralJersey.com | October 12

Ms. Senior America’s N.J. Entrant has Background in Music, Finance
The Press of Atlantic City | October 11

Resident Honored for Hispanic Heritage Month
Hoboken Patch | October 10

Newton Teacher Named Sussex County Teacher of the Year
TAPinto Newton | October 2

 

September 2017

Entertain and Dine, New Jersey Style
Broadway World | September 30

The Modern Gentlemen, Frankie Valli's Backup Singers, Coming to Kean Stage
New Jersey Stage | September 28

Liberty Hall Visitors Experience History Through Dance
Broadway World | September 27

Superstition Combined with Psychology in Thriller Book
Benzinga | September 26

NJ CERT Volunteers Lend Aid in Hard-Hit Texas Areas
NJTV News and Newburgh Gazette | September 25

Somerset County Sheriff Swears in New, Promoted Officers
Home News Tribune | September 25

Legendary Baseball Coach Lou Urbano Retires
Home News Tribune | September 21

Meet the 40 Under 40 Class of 2017   
Building Design & Construction | September 21

Portraits of Recovery: Helping Vermonters Survive Substance Use Disorder
Seven Days | September 18