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Finding Meaning Through Art: Students in Kean’s Learning Communities Visit the Newark Museum
Finding Meaning Through Art: Students in Kean’s Learning Communities Visit the Newark Museum
The Newark Museum became an extension of the classroom for students in Kean’s General Education Learning Communities as they explored how creativity connects to history, identity and community.
Kean Professor Leading Research Toward Zika Virus Treatment
Kean Professor Leading Research Toward Zika Virus Treatment
Kean's Supratik Kar, Ph.D., is heading up a research initiative using AI to identify a treatment for the Zika virus.
Kean University Launches Self-Defense Training Initiative for Students Pursuing Law Enforcement Careers
Kean University Launches Self-Defense Training Initiative for Students Pursuing Law Enforcement Careers
Kean University students took part in a self-defense class created for those pursuing a career in law enforcement.
Kean Researchers Explore Vicarious Trauma in Forensic Psychology
Kean Researchers Explore Vicarious Trauma in Forensic Psychology
Kean's David Brandwein led a research team to determine how forensic psychologisys that serve as expert witnesses are impacted by trauma experienced in their everyday roles.
Kean Researcher Uses AI to Improve Port-Area Freight Efficiency Across New Jersey
Kean Researcher Uses AI to Improve Port-Area Freight Efficiency Across New Jersey
Dan Liu led research alongside the NJDOT to enhance port-area freight efficiency by introducing AI models. These tools helped analyze real-time activity in order to optimize logistics operations.
'Kean Research' Fall 2025 Message from the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
'Kean Research' Fall 2025 Message from the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Colleagues and Students,
‘Trees for Schools’ Grant Will Expand Kean University Tree Canopy
‘Trees for Schools’ Grant Will Expand Kean University Tree Canopy
Kean University has received a state grant to plant 150 new trees, enhancing the beauty of the grounds and advancing Kean's commitment to environmental sustainability.
Kean’s Interprofessional Grand Rounds: Building Better Care Teams
Kean’s Interprofessional Grand Rounds: Building Better Care Teams
This immersive learning experience brings together students from multiple specialties to collaborate on real-world patient cases, which fosters the teamwork, communication and clinical decision-making skills needed for today's patient-centered healthcare environment.
Kean Faculty and Student Q&A: Maria Shumskaya, Ph.D., and Madhumitha Sadhasivan Gayathri
Kean Faculty and Student Q&A: Maria Shumskaya, Ph.D., and Madhumitha Sadhasivan Gayathri
At Kean University, Dr. Maria Shumskaya leads research on the biodiversity and metabolism of wood-inhabiting fungi, with a particular interest in discovering insecticides among fungal metabolites.
Kean Associate Professor Spearheading New Research Using AI in Leadership Performance Evaluation
Kean Associate Professor Spearheading New Research Using AI in Leadership Performance Evaluation
Weichun Zhu is leading AI-centered research in leadership performance evaluation to help leaders better understand and evaluate employees needs and challenges.