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Kean Associate Vice President Named to HACU Leadership Academy

Kean Associate Vice President Named to HACU Leadership Academy

Neva Lozada, Ed.D., is one of only 45 higher education professionals nationwide selected as a fellow in the prestigious Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo, a program aimed at increasing diverse leadership in higher education.
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Kean Public Administration Graduate Leads County Office Serving People with Disabilities

Kean Public Administration Graduate Leads County Office Serving People with Disabilities

Alumni Association Board Member Diana Calle ’12, ’15 M.A., broke language and cultural barriers to become the first in her family to earn a degree. Now, as director of Union County’s Office of Persons with Disabilities and Special Needs, she’s inspiring others and giving back to her community.
Kean University IT: Building a Connected, Secure Campus

Kean University IT: Building a Connected, Secure Campus

Kean University is embarking on a comprehensive IT transformation to enhance the campus community’s technology experience.

First-gen Kean students will learn career skills as America Needs You fellows
Kean First-Generation Students Chosen for ‘America Needs You’ Career Program

Kean First-Generation Students Chosen for ‘America Needs You’ Career Program

Eleven Kean students were chosen for fellowships in the national ANY program, which offers mentoring and workshops on resume building, networking and career preparation.
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Kean’s Cougar Re-entry Program Hosts Successful Career Fair

Kean’s Cougar Re-entry Program Hosts Successful Career Fair

The program, which assists individuals involved in the justice system in reentering the workforce, held a Jobs Fair at Kean Hall, connecting more than a dozen attendees with companies offering long-term employment opportunities.
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Kean University Recognized for Social Mobility by 'U.S. News & World Report' for Sixth Consecutive Year

Kean University Recognized for Social Mobility by 'U.S. News & World Report' for Sixth Consecutive Year

Kean is recognized as a top national university for advancing social mobility, highlighting its commitment to helping all students succeed and graduate.
Kean Draws Thousands of Visitors to Jazz & Roots Music Festival

Kean Draws Thousands of Visitors to Jazz & Roots Music Festival

Music lovers packed The Lawn at Enlow Hall for Kean’s annual free outdoor music festival. From soulful jazz to electrifying reggae, the community event celebrated music and culture with performances that lit up the stage and filled the air with good vibes.
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Kean University Board of Trustees Approves New Five-Year Contract for Visionary President Lamont Repollet

Kean University Board of Trustees Approves New Five-Year Contract for Visionary President Lamont Repollet

The new five-year contract for President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., approved by the Board of Trustees, extends his transformative leadership as the University continues to evolve as a national research institution.
Discovering the Power of Fungi: Research at Kean University

Discovering the Power of Fungi: Research at Kean University

Join us as we explore groundbreaking research at Kean University, where scientists are uncovering the potential of fungi to create safer, eco-friendly insecticides. Learn how these unique organisms could revolutionize agriculture and home pest control.

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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.