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Urban Mayors Unite: Addressing New Jersey’s Housing Crisis
Urban Mayors Unite: Addressing New Jersey’s Housing Crisis
Plainfield Mayor Adrian Mapp and Passaic Mayor Hector Lora share strategies for addressing New Jersey's affordable housing crisis and their coalition-building efforts across 32 municipalities.
Kean Adds Men’s, Women’s Wrestling to its Roster of NCAA Sports
Kean Adds Men’s, Women’s Wrestling to its Roster of NCAA Sports
Kean is adding a new women's wrestling team, and reestablishing its men's team, to add to the diverse opportunities for students to take part in intercollegiate sports.
Internships Propel Kean Graduate with Creative Spark to Career in Video Production
Internships Propel Kean Graduate with Creative Spark to Career in Video Production
Kean graduate Jordie Inoa '24 combined his lifelong love of graphic design, with a series of internships, to find his full-time job as a video editor.
Kean's First Equity Hackathon | Closing Gaps for a Brighter Future
Kean's First Equity Hackathon | Closing Gaps for a Brighter Future
Faculty and staff at Kean are collaborating to close equity gaps and create a more inclusive campus during the University's first Equity Hackathon. Watch and see the teamwork in action.
Two-Time Kean Alumnus Is Unraveling the Mystery of Viral Brain Injuries in Newborns
Two-Time Kean Alumnus Is Unraveling the Mystery of Viral Brain Injuries in Newborns
Youssef Kousa ’05, ’07 M.S., DO, Ph.D., a prenatal and neonatal critical care neurologist at Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C., leads groundbreaking research on how viruses affect the developing brain while he also treats patients and mentors students.
Kean Researcher Works to Make Self-driving Cars Safer for Pedestrians
Kean Researcher Works to Make Self-driving Cars Safer for Pedestrians
Kean Assistant Professor Lakshmi Subramanian, Ph.D., is using virtual reality technology to research ways to make crossing the street safer for pedestrians in the era of self-driving cars.
Kean University Announces Unified Commencement Ceremony for Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Kean University Announces Unified Commencement Ceremony for Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Kean University will celebrate one unified commencement ceremony for both undergraduate and graduate students on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the Prudential Center in Newark.
Kean Cougar Connections Center of Social Work Welcomes Students to New Space
Kean Cougar Connections Center of Social Work Welcomes Students to New Space
Cougar Connections’ new space on the first floor of Kean’s Center for Academic Success invites students to take advantage of social work services or take a break.
New Program Empowers Diverse Construction Companies Across New Jersey
New Program Empowers Diverse Construction Companies Across New Jersey
A new, free training program at Kean University provided by the NJ Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) empowers diverse construction professionals with the skills to expand their businesses and boost economic growth across the state.
Kean Student Works Metalsmithing Magic with Recycled Metals
Kean Student Works Metalsmithing Magic with Recycled Metals
Discover how a talented Kean metalsmithing student transforms recycled metals into stunning ocean-inspired jewelry. With a deep connection to the sea and a passion for sustainability, Daniela Villacorta turns nickel silver into breathtaking manta ray-shaped creations.