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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.
College Steps at Kean: Empowering Students with Disabilities to Thrive
College Steps at Kean: Empowering Students with Disabilities to Thrive
The College Steps program helps Kean students with learning and behavioral disabilities build confidence, independence and community. Hear from student Rayhan Hasan and his father about how the program's mentorship and support have empowered him to thrive.
GE Program Brings Learning to Life: Kean Students Explore Ellis Island
GE Program Brings Learning to Life: Kean Students Explore Ellis Island
Students experienced the history and impact of immigration firsthand during a visit to Ellis Island as part of Kean's general education program.
Creativity Meets Career Readiness at Kean's Industrial Design Program
Creativity Meets Career Readiness at Kean's Industrial Design Program
Kean University’s Industrial Design program empowers creative thinkers to shape the world around them. With hands-on learning, industry partnerships and global design opportunities, students transform their ideas into impact. At Kean, passion becomes purpose and creativity becomes a career.