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Twin Graduate Students at Kean University Lead the Way in Biotechnology Research

Twin researchers and biotechnology students Dhaara and Dhairavi Shah share how Kean's Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowship (CURF) helped them build distinct identities through cancer research, internships at Merck and Regeneron, and a passion for scientific discovery that can lead to

72-Year-Old Kean Student Pays It Forward in Haiti

A native of Pétion-Ville, Haiti, Pierre Alix Lizaire returned to college at age 72 to give back to his community. From founding a school for children in Haiti to pursuing his degree at Kean, Lizaire leads with purpose, perseverance and a belief that learning never stops.

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Kean Celebrates Academic Success at 2026 Honors Convocation

Kean University honored more than 500 students at its 2026 Honors Convocation, recognizing academic excellence across all six colleges. Speakers highlighted the dedication behind students’ success while encouraging graduates to reflect on their journeys and pursue meaningful futures.

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Kean Senior Leaves Lasting Impact Through Leadership and Service

Angeryca Concepcion will graduate from Kean University with a degree in management, combining strong academic achievement with extensive campus involvement.

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How Kean Student Shaun Hunter Is Building His Future in the Sports Industry

Senior Shaun Hunter leveraged a Kean course to secure an internship with the New Jersey Devils, where he gained hands-on experience in sports marketing and fan engagement.

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'Kean Research' Spring 2026 Message from the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Colleagues and Students,  

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Kean Students Help Build Immersive Virtual Tour of Nantucket’s Old Gaol Using XR

Two Kean University students are helping transform Nantucket’s historic Old Gaol into an immersive virtual experience, allowing users worldwide to explore the site through 3D modeling and extended reality. The project blends digital capture with storytelling, giving users interactive control while expanding access to historically significant spaces.

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Student Researcher Q&A: Samantha Dreissig

Samantha Dreissig conducted research on transient paralysis in football players, focusing on the importance of diagnosing spinal shock and differentiating it from more severe spinal cord injuries to ensure timely and appropriate treatment. In Fall 2025, Dreissig worked with the National Football League’s (NFL) New York Giants as a student athletic trainer.

Kean Senior Olga Lopez Explores Nostalgia Therapy as a Tool to Reduce Stress

Kean University senior Olga Lopez researched how watching childhood television shows can reduce stress, presenting her “Nostalgia Therapy” project at 2026 Research Days. Lopez, a psychology major, plans to pursue a career in forensic psychology and credits Kean for strengthening her research skills.

Kean Researcher Expands Access to STEM Education

Kean University’s Matthew Niepielko, Ph.D., is advancing an inclusive STEM training model through the NJ-RAISE program, giving students early, hands-on research experience and financial support to help them stay in STEM fields. His work reimagines labs as training spaces that build career-ready skills from high school through college.