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Kean Research Days 2025 Showcases Discoveries That Matter

Kean Research Days 2025 Showcases Discoveries That Matter

At Kean's 17th annual Research Days, bold ideas met real-world innovation. Students and faculty across disciplines – from biology and neuroscience to architecture and more – presented their work. Watch and see them in action.

Kean Oceanography Students Dive into Hands-On Science at Sandy Hook

Kean Oceanography Students Dive into Hands-On Science at Sandy Hook

Kean oceanography students are making discoveries through coastal research at Sandy Hook.

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Kean University Associate Provost Laura Baecher, Ed.D., Advances English Language Teaching in Ecuador through U.S. State Department Program

Kean University Associate Provost Laura Baecher, Ed.D., Advances English Language Teaching in Ecuador through U.S. State Department Program

Dr. Laura Baecher, associate provost for faculty development at Kean University, recently advanced English language teaching in Ecuador through a prestigious U.S. Department of State English Language Specialist assignment.
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Kean Q&A with Christopher M. Bellitto, Ph.D., on Church History, Papal Elections and Change

Kean Q&A with Christopher M. Bellitto, Ph.D., on Church History, Papal Elections and Change

As one of the foremost voices on the history of the Catholic Church and the papacy, Dr. Christopher M. Bellitto, professor of history at Kean University, offers essential context at pivotal moments in Church history.
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Kean University Foundation Vice Chair Mark S. Hiltwein ’87 Supports First-Generation Students with New Scholarship Fund

Kean University Foundation Vice Chair Mark S. Hiltwein ’87 Supports First-Generation Students with New Scholarship Fund

Mark S. Hiltwein ’87 is giving back to Kean University with a generous gift establishing the Mark and Maura Hiltwein Family Scholarship to support first-generation and non-traditional students.
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Kean University to Hold Inaugural ‘Rep Your Ride’ Community Car Show on May 17

Kean University to Hold Inaugural ‘Rep Your Ride’ Community Car Show on May 17

Kean is gearing up for its first-ever “Rep Your Ride” car show — a lively, family-friendly celebration of cars, creativity and community — on Saturday, May 17. 
Founders Day at Kean: Honoring 170 Years of Excellence

Founders Day at Kean: Honoring 170 Years of Excellence

Kean proudly celebrated the 170th anniversary of its founding as the Newark Normal School on Monday during the annual Founders Day celebration. Thanks to everyone who donated to support our students and programs.