Karen Smith | Kean University

Kean University to Shift to Remote Operations on Sunday, October 12

Kean University will shift to remote operations on Sunday, October 12, due to the State of Emergency declared across New Jersey in response to the forecasted nor’easter storm. All classes scheduled for Sunday on New Jersey campuses will move to remote instruction, and all in-person activities are canceled.

Only essential personnel should report to work as required. Employees with questions should contact their supervisors for guidance. Keanu’s Kitchen on the Union campus will remain open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday to serve residential students.

Senior Vice President for University Relations and Alumni Affairs

University Relations

Office Location

J-230

ksmith@kean.edu

Phone

(908) 737-0585

Karen Smith oversees communication, branding, marketing, alumni engagement, web and public relations for Kean University.

She is a dedicated strategic leader and an experienced journalist. In her work as a reporter and editor, she covered K-12 and higher education for The Dallas Morning News and The Times of Trenton. She is the former senior director of News and Media Relations at Rutgers University.

Karen earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from Northwestern University and a master’s degree in communication from the University of Texas at Arlington. An adept digital storyteller, she is responsible for crafting and sharing the Kean story via print, video and social media platforms.

“I want to share the Kean story in new and different ways to help prospective students and others appreciate what makes Kean such an extraordinary place," Smith said. "This university has a fantastic story to tell prospective students and others. It’s my job to make sure it’s being shared effectively through all channels.”