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Interior Designer and Artist Credits Kean with Inspiration for Lifelong Learning

Suzan Globus ’84 created projects at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Newark Public Library, and New York City’s 92nd Street Y using interior design skills she honed in a post-baccalaureate program at Kean University.

Research Days 2024: Celebrating Student and Faculty Innovation

Join 1,253 students from Kean University as they present their findings at Research Days. Learn how our Cougars are studying real-world issues and climbing higher to address critical issues in our communities. #KeanUniversity #ResearchDays #StudentResearch #Innovation

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.

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Kean Receives $800,000 NSF Award to Increase Diversity in Computing

Kean University was recently awarded an $800,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for research aimed at attracting and retaining more diverse students to STEM education and careers, through teaching more inclusive software design.

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Kean Graduate Finds Her Calling in Public Health Advocacy for Marginalized Communities

Janiah Fladger ’24 always envisioned having a career in health care when she was growing up, but it wasn’t until she arrived at Kean University that she found her true calling in public health and reproductive justice.

Ricardo Roig Teaches Kean Students the Art of Printmaking

Explore printmaking with Kean’s artist-in-residence. Watch Ricardo Roig guide students through the artistic process during a recent workshop aimed at fostering creativity and personal growth.

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What Is Trauma-Informed Care? How Counseling and Community Are Key to Wellness and Healing

Eight out of 10 Americans have faced trauma at some point in their lives. This statistic opens up profound discussions about the world of trauma-informed care. In this episode of "Urban Impact," Jennifer Vinces-Cua, Ph.D., assistant professor of counselor education, talks about how community support can foster healing.