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Kean University Celebrates Graduates at 2025 Commencement Ceremony

Kean University Celebrates Graduates at 2025 Commencement Ceremony

Kean University held its first unified Commencement ceremony for graduate and undergraduate students on Tuesday, May 13, awarding degrees to thousands of Class of 2025 graduates in a joyful event at the Prudential Center in Newark.  

Trudy at Honors Convocation
Kean Senior Caps Lifetime of Accomplishments with Honors Degree

Kean Senior Caps Lifetime of Accomplishments with Honors Degree

Trudy Carpignano has collected many titles during her life, including real estate agent, administrative assistant, dancer, wife, mother and grandmother. Today, the Union senior citizen proudly added another: Kean University graduate. 

Kean 2025 valedictorian Sophia Sacewicz poses with arms crossed, smiling
Kean Ocean’s Sophia Sacewicz Named 2025 Kean Valedictorian

Kean Ocean’s Sophia Sacewicz Named 2025 Kean Valedictorian

Sophia Sacewicz chose to stay close to home for college because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but she made the most of every opportunity at Kean Ocean – ultimately earning the honor of being Kean University's 2025 Valedictorian. 

Student works in Kean Diagnostic Lab
Kean Diagnostic Lab Offers New On-Campus Testing

Kean Diagnostic Lab Offers New On-Campus Testing

The on-campus laboratory Kean University established to process COVID-19 tests has expanded its services to offer a broader range of low-cost diagnostic and screening tests. 

Kean doctoral candidate adjusts her cap at the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
Kean University Celebrates First Doctoral Hooding Ceremony

Kean University Celebrates First Doctoral Hooding Ceremony

Kean University hosted its inaugural Doctoral Hooding Ceremony on Thursday, May 8, conferring degrees on 59 doctoral candidates in a distinguished event at Wilkins Theatre on Kean’s Union campus. 

Kean Students Shine Behind the Scenes in Theatrical Productions

Kean Students Shine Behind the Scenes in Theatrical Productions

From costume design to technical production, Kean students gain hands-on, professional experience that brings theatrical shows to life. Watch and learn how the magic happens.

Kean University Launches Women’s Flag Football

Kean University Launches Women’s Flag Football

Kean University is making history with the launch of its women's flag football team. Meet the trailblazers redefining the game and inspiring a new generation of women in athletics.

Kean Class of 2025 Shares Their Plans After Graduation

Kean Class of 2025 Shares Their Plans After Graduation

Kean University's Class of 2025 is going places! Hear how new grads plan to launch careers in medicine, therapy, aviation, tech and more.

Graduating student shakes hands with Provost David Birdsell
Kean Celebrates 2025 Honors Graduates at Annual Convocation

Kean Celebrates 2025 Honors Graduates at Annual Convocation

Kean University celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2025 honors graduates during a special Honors Convocation ceremony that marked the beginning of commencement season at the state’s urban research university. 

New Jersey Gulf Arab States Economic Mission- MOUs
Kean University Strengthens Global Ties with New Academic Partnerships in the Gulf Arab States

Kean University Strengthens Global Ties with New Academic Partnerships in the Gulf Arab States

Kean University is expanding its global reach and creating new international opportunities for students and faculty in the Gulf Arab States.