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Kean Ocean

Due to icy conditions on the Ocean County College campus, all classes and activities at Kean Ocean will be conducted remotely on Wednesday, January 28. 

This remote schedule applies only to Kean Ocean. Kean’s main campus in Union and Kean Skylands will operate as normal. 

Only essential personnel should report in person for work at Kean Ocean. Employees with questions about their status should consult their supervisor. 

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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.
Kean Alumnus and Cybersecurity Leader Establishes Student Scholarship

Kean Alumnus and Cybersecurity Leader Establishes Student Scholarship

Thanks to a donation from alumnus and cybersecurity expert Scott N. Schober ’92, Kean University has created the Berkeley Varitronics Cybersecurity Student Scholarship to support and inspire future leaders in the field of digital security.
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Community Chorale Brings Together Kean Students, Alumni and Local Residents

Community Chorale Brings Together Kean Students, Alumni and Local Residents

Rachel Carlson directs the Community Chorale, a group consisting of Kean students, alumni, staff and local community members.
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Kean Strengthens Resources for Students Amid Disruptions to Federal Food Assistance Benefits

Kean Strengthens Resources for Students Amid Disruptions to Federal Food Assistance Benefits

Kean University is supporting students affected by recent disruptions to federal food assistance benefits to address food insecurity on campus and ensure all students have what they need to succeed.