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MLB Player’s Jersey Retired at Kean University
MLB Player’s Jersey Retired at Kean University
Join us in celebrating Kean Athletics Hall of Fame member and MLB pitcher Kevin Herget as his jersey number – #16 – is officially retired at Kean University. Herget is the first baseball player and the third athlete in Kean history to receive this prestigious honor.
Two Kean Faculty Named Among the World's Top 2% of Scientists
Two Kean Faculty Named Among the World's Top 2% of Scientists
Professor Jennifer Chen, Ed.D., and Assistant Professor Supratik Kar, Ph.D., were named among the most-cited researchers in the world in the 2023 Stanford/Elsevier ranking, reflecting the University's growing research prominence.
Kean Launches Statewide Initiative to Strengthen African American Studies in NJ
Kean Launches Statewide Initiative to Strengthen African American Studies in NJ
Leaders from higher education, government, nonprofits and faith communities gathered at Kean to kick off the New Jersey Coalition of Africana Studies, which seeks to build partnerships among institutions to expand and enhance African American studies across the state.
President Repollet Delivers Keynote on Advancing Equity Through Artificial Intelligence at International Conference in Beijing
President Repollet Delivers Keynote on Advancing Equity Through Artificial Intelligence at International Conference in Beijing
President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., highlighted the potential of AI to advance equity and improve student success in higher education during a keynote at the International Association of University Presidents (IAUP) 2024 Conference in Beijing, sharing examples of Kean’s AI initiatives aimed at supporting diverse student needs.
Spirited Crowd Enjoys Kean Homecoming
Spirited Crowd Enjoys Kean Homecoming
Kean's campus was alive with Cougar spirit as thousands of students, alumni and community members gathered for Homecoming, a day brimming with Kean pride. Relive the highlights and feel the energy of one of the University's most anticipated annual traditions.
Former U.S. Sen. Al Franken Kicks Off Impressive Lineup of President’s Distinguished Lecture Series Speakers
Former U.S. Sen. Al Franken Kicks Off Impressive Lineup of President’s Distinguished Lecture Series Speakers
Kean's PDLS will showcase distinguished speakers on the topics of politics, human rights, science, technology, media and the arts. The lectures are open to the public, with free tickets for Kean students, faculty and staff.
Kean Prior Learning Assessment Helps Returning Students Earn Their Degrees
Kean Prior Learning Assessment Helps Returning Students Earn Their Degrees
Returning students with some college credit but no degree recently attended a Global Education and Resource Campus workshop to learn how to document the career skills and knowledge they've acquired, with the goal of earning academic credit.
How Anchor Institutions Help Shape Communities: A Conversation with Kean University President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D.
How Anchor Institutions Help Shape Communities: A Conversation with Kean University President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D.
In this special kickoff to Season 3 of "Urban Impact," President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., defines what it means to be an anchor institution and explains the critical role institutions like Kean play in building community partnerships and driving local development.
Kean Introduces Men’s and Women’s Golf Teams
Kean Introduces Men’s and Women’s Golf Teams
Kean University is one of only a few Division III schools in New Jersey offering Men’s and Women’s Golf, giving more student-athletes the opportunity to excel both on the course and in the classroom. See how Kean Golf is building a culture of success and a program that is built to last.
Hundreds Attend Inaugural Higher Ed Conference on Teaching
Hundreds Attend Inaugural Higher Ed Conference on Teaching
Faculty from Kean and nearly two dozen other universities gathered virtually to exchange effective teaching strategies and discuss the role of AI in education during the conference hosted by Kean’s Office of the Provost.