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Kean University Foundation Announces Transformative Legacy Gift from Dr. Bernice VanSteyn-Weiss
Kean University Foundation Announces Transformative Legacy Gift from Dr. Bernice VanSteyn-Weiss
The generous donation from Bernice “Bernie” VanSteyn-Weiss, Ed.D., a longtime state higher education leader and former first lady of the University, will be allocated to Kean’s most essential needs.
Kean Celebrates Diversity and Black Excellence as NJ Education Partner of the HBCU NY Classic
Kean Celebrates Diversity and Black Excellence as NJ Education Partner of the HBCU NY Classic
Kean, the New Jersey Education Partner of the HBCU NY Classic, hosted a step show, college fair and tailgate leading up to the annual football game.
Kean’s Watson Institute Secures $2.7 Million Grant to Lead Climate Resilience and Equity Initiatives in New Jersey
Kean’s Watson Institute Secures $2.7 Million Grant to Lead Climate Resilience and Equity Initiatives in New Jersey
The award to the Watson Institute is part of an overall $72 million Building a Climate Ready New Jersey grant awarded to the state by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Kean Selected for Prestigious VOLARÉ Institute as It Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Kean Selected for Prestigious VOLARÉ Institute as It Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Kean was one of 21 universities nationwide selected for the prestigious research-focused Institute, reflecting the University’s rising national profile as a Hispanic-Serving Institution.
Kean University Leaders Join Choose New Jersey Delegation to Canada, Focusing on International Partnerships and AI
Kean University Leaders Join Choose New Jersey Delegation to Canada, Focusing on International Partnerships and AI
Kean University President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D. joined this week’s Choose New Jersey delegation to Canada, where he highlighted Kean’s commitment to fostering international collaboration and innovation in many sectors, including artificial intelligence.
Lessons from the Holocaust: Kean Students Journey to Poland
Lessons from the Holocaust: Kean Students Journey to Poland
Kean University students went on a profound journey to Poland, learning to teach about the Holocaust through the eyes of a survivor's family.
Kean Students Share Learning, Build Connections in Common Read
Kean Students Share Learning, Build Connections in Common Read
Students across the Kean campus will be on the same page this fall, sharing viewpoints about environmental justice, sustainability and community as they discuss the novel, 'How Beautiful We Were' as part of the University’s Common Read.
Kean Dragon Boat Teams Celebrate Cultural Exchange
Kean Dragon Boat Teams Celebrate Cultural Exchange
Two teams of Kean University students, faculty and staff participated in the Hong Kong Dragon Boat festival in Queens, New York, taking part in a celebration of Chinese culture and showcasing their competitive spirit.
Kean Achieves Record Enrollment in Fall 2024, Serving Over 18,000 Students Globally
Kean Achieves Record Enrollment in Fall 2024, Serving Over 18,000 Students Globally
Kean University has achieved record-breaking enrollment with over 18,000 students from 36 states and 88 countries registered this Fall, underscoring its growing position as New Jersey’s urban research university.
Kean Grad, a NJ State Trooper, Guides Inner-City Boys on the Baseball Field
Kean Grad, a NJ State Trooper, Guides Inner-City Boys on the Baseball Field
Alumnus Rey Cruz Jr. ’04, a New Jersey State Police trooper, coaches the Union County Troopers baseball team, using lessons he learned at Kean to strengthen ties between law enforcement and the community.