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Stitched Resistance: Portraits of Holocaust Artists at the Galleries at Kean

Stitched Resistance: Portraits of Holocaust Artists at the Galleries at Kean

Artist Meryl Lettire's Heroes of the Holocaust, now on view at Kean's Human Rights Institute Gallery, is a moving tribute to the resilience and creative defiance of Holocaust-era artists.

In a Drop of Water: The Art of Joseph Castronova at Kean Galleries

In a Drop of Water: The Art of Joseph Castronova at Kean Galleries

Step into the vibrant world of In a Drop of Water, now on exhibition at the Galleries at Kean.

Hands-On Learning: Students Explore Sustainability

Hands-On Learning: Students Explore Sustainability

Students took learning to new heights during a rooftop visit to Solar Landscape in Newark as part of Kean’s general education program. They learned how clean energy works and how solar technology is powering homes in New Jersey.

Learning Through Service at the Community FoodBank of NJ

Learning Through Service at the Community FoodBank of NJ

As part of Kean's General Education Program, students spent the day volunteering to gain meaningful hands-on experience in public service and civic engagement.

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From Injury to Resilience: How a Kean Alum is Powering Pro Athletes Back to Peak Performance

From Injury to Resilience: How a Kean Alum is Powering Pro Athletes Back to Peak Performance

When a season-ending injury sidelined him in high school, Ralph T. Maravilla ’17 didn’t just focus on getting back in the game, he discovered a new calling.  

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Kean Research Finds Value in Therapeutic Drumming for Children with Autism

Kean Research Finds Value in Therapeutic Drumming for Children with Autism

A study co-authored by Assistant Professor Zahava L. Friedman, Ph.D., shows that therapeutic drumming can meaningfully strengthen social engagement and participation in young children with autism, providing an affordable, neurodiversity-affirming intervention for families and practitioners.
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Kean Alumna Christina Chiarella Scores Career with NJ Devils and Prudential Center

Kean Alumna Christina Chiarella Scores Career with NJ Devils and Prudential Center

Christina Chiarella ’24 had a unique vantage point at this year’s Kean University Commencement ceremony. As a production coordinator for Prudential Center and the New Jersey Devils, she watched the ceremony from the arena control room — just one year after graduating herself. 

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Kean Professor Leads Research on the Role of AI in Early Childhood Education

Kean Professor Leads Research on the Role of AI in Early Childhood Education

Jennifer Chen is leading research on how AI impacts young learners and what educators and families need to know to use it ethically and responsibly.
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Battlefield to Playing Field: Kean University Doctoral Student Helps Student-Veterans Connect

Battlefield to Playing Field: Kean University Doctoral Student Helps Student-Veterans Connect

Battlefield to Playing Field, created by Kean doctoral student Christine Laskowski, supports student-veterans and their families through connection and community as they navigate the transition from service to civilian and academic life.