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Climb Higher with Her - Sara Peña

In the first episode of the Climb Higher with Her podcast, alumna Sara Peña shares her inspiring path from first-generation college student to appointee in Governor Phil Murphy’s administration.

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Nate Burleson to Share Insights on Media, Sports and Culture During President’s Distinguished Lecture Series at Kean University

Emmy Award-winning studio analyst and retired NFL player Nate Burleson will speak as part of Kean’s President’s Distinguished Lecture Series and give his perspective on the media industry, sports culture and more on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

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Kean Hosts Inaugural Winter Convocation to Unite Community Leaders in Service and Action

Faith leaders, public officials and community members from across New Jersey gathered for the first-ever Winter Convocation, an afternoon to join together and affirm the power of connection, collaboration and unity in the new year.

Governor Murphy Signs Law Advancing Kean–NJCU Merger, Transforming Higher Education in New Jersey

Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation advancing the historic merger of Kean University and New Jersey City University.

Kean Launches KeanU AI to Power Artificial Intelligence Use Across Campus

KeanU AI is a custom-built artificial intelligence (AI) platform tailored to drive innovation and meet the dynamic needs of students, faculty and staff with faster access to information, smarter tools and a more personalized digital experience.

Meet KeanU AI: Kean University’s Powerful New AI Tool for Students, Faculty and Staff

Meet KeanU AI, a Kean University-built artificial intelligence agent designed to support students, faculty and staff with faster answers, smarter tools and a personalized digital experience.

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Kean University and Braven Announce Strategic Partnership to Prepare Students for Workforce Success

Kean University is partnering with Braven, a national nonprofit designed to help students develop pertinent experience in their fields of study, beginning in Fall 2026 with expected campuswide participation involving as many as 1,000 students by 2028.

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