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Actor Giancarlo Esposito Shares Insights in Kean's President’s Distinguished Lecture
In a thought-provoking conversation, award-winning actor Giancarlo Esposito inspired the audience with wisdom from his five-decade career spanning Broadway, film and television, encouraging aspiring actors and others to pursue their passions "with your whole being."
Actor Giancarlo Esposito Shares Insights in Kean's President’s Distinguished Lecture
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Kean University Researchers Discover Plant Fat and Animal Protein May Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Adam Eckart, DHSc, and Pragya Sharma, Ph.D., both assistant professors in the Department of Health and Human Performance, used machine learning to discover the most influential factors that contribute to Type 2 diabetes.
Kean University Researchers Discover Plant Fat and Animal Protein May Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Kean University to Add Women’s Flag Football as Varsity Sport
Kean University to Add Women’s Flag Football as Varsity Sport
The Cougars are adding women's flag football to their athletic program, bringing its total varsity sports to 24, with the team competing at the recreation level this Spring before transitioning to varsity status in 2026.
From Dropping Out to Teaching: Lauren Connors' Inspiring Journey
From Dropping Out to Teaching: Lauren Connors' Inspiring Journey
Kean graduate Lauren Connors ’21 achieved her dream career, teaching high school history, through an atypical path.
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Kean University Earns Prestigious R2 Research Designation
Kean University was officially designated an R2 research university under the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, marking a significant milestone in Kean’s rapid transformation into a premier research institution.
Kean University Earns Prestigious R2 Research Designation
Designing Change: Kean Architecture Students Are Transforming Urban Spaces
Designing Change: Kean Architecture Students Are Transforming Urban Spaces
This episode of Urban Impact highlights how architecture students at Michael Graves College are tackling real-world issues including food justice, youth empowerment and sustainable urban planning, and making a lasting impact in their communities.