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Kean University Installs First Black President
Kean University Installs First Black President
Kean University President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., a Kean alumnus and former Kean Trustee, was installed as the 18th leader and first Black President of the University in a campuswide ceremony attended by Kean faculty and students, state lawmakers, presidents of other colleges and universities across New Jersey, and family and friends.
Kean Researchers Uncover Inconsistencies in COVID-19 Genetic Tests
Kean Researchers Uncover Inconsistencies in COVID-19 Genetic Tests
A Kean research team evaluated the reliability of direct-to-consumer genetic tests to determine a person's risk of contracting COVID-19. Learn what they found out.
Kean Graduate Creates Fitness Program for People with Disabilities
Kean Graduate Creates Fitness Program for People with Disabilities
Nina Romano believes that fitness is for everyone, and she’s determined to prove it.
Kean-Based Organization to Help Build Indian Biotechnology in NJ
Kean-Based Organization to Help Build Indian Biotechnology in NJ
The Institute for Life Science Entrepreneurship, a nonprofit based at Kean that works with startups and entrepreneurs in the life sciences, has signed an agreement providing training and support to strengthen ties with the Indian biotechnology sector.
Kean Alumna Climbs Higher in Design
Kean Alumna Climbs Higher in Design
Four years ago, Tricia Cenit wasn’t sure she could afford college. Now, after receiving a scholarship at Kean, her designs are in "The New York Times."
New BFA Broadens Academic Pathways for Design Students
New BFA Broadens Academic Pathways for Design Students
Kean's Michael Graves College has expanded programs available for students pursuing careers in the creative field of advertising.
Award-winning Author Elizabeth Acevedo Gives Book Reading at Kean
Award-winning Author Elizabeth Acevedo Gives Book Reading at Kean
The author of the verse novel "The Poet X" read from her work and spoke to Kean students as part of Hispanic Heritage Month and the University's Common Read.
New Office of Alumni Engagement Connects with Kean Grads
New Office of Alumni Engagement Connects with Kean Grads
The new Office of Alumni Engagement will work to build stronger ties with the University’s 100,000 alumni and foster programs that support current Kean students.
Kean Building and Students Receive Awards in Architecture
Kean Building and Students Receive Awards in Architecture
The Kean Skylands "classroom in the trees" and three Kean architecture students were recognized by the Newark and Suburban Architects chapter of AIA.
Kean Dedicates Hennings College of Science, Mathematics and Technology
Kean Dedicates Hennings College of Science, Mathematics and Technology
Kean University held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially dedicate The Dorothy and George Hennings College of Science, Mathematics and Technology, and honor Distinguished Professor Emerita Dorothy Grant Hennings, Ed.D., and her husband, the late Professor George Hennings, Ed.D.