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Earthworms, Ecosystems and Agriculture | Kean Research

Earthworms, Ecosystems and Agriculture | Kean Research

The fascinating sensory capabilities of earthworms are being uncovered as researchers at Kean University examine how their movements support agriculture and impact old-growth forest ecosystems.  

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Building Courage, Confidence and Character: Natasha Hemmings' Vision for the Girl Scouts

Building Courage, Confidence and Character: Natasha Hemmings' Vision for the Girl Scouts

Natasha Hemmings, CEO of Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey, reveals how the organization is shaping tomorrow’s leaders, one badge and bold idea at a time.

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Kean University Lecturer Shares Family Connection with Ndaba Mandela

Kean University Lecturer Shares Family Connection with Ndaba Mandela

Human rights activist Ndaba Mandela’s recent visit to Kean University held special meaning for one university lecturer who has longstanding family ties to Nelson Mandela dating back 30 years. 

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Kean Students Excel in Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge for Second Year

Kean Students Excel in Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge for Second Year

Students from Kean University’s College of Business and Public Management (CBPM) reached the top echelon of competitors in the Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge for the second year in a row.

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Autism Advocate Temple Grandin, Ph.D., to Give Lecture at Kean University

Autism Advocate Temple Grandin, Ph.D., to Give Lecture at Kean University

Renowned autism advocate and animal scientist Temple Grandin, Ph.D., will share her insights on autism and education on December 5 in the Kean University President’s Distinguished Lecture Series. 

Imbolo Mbue speaks at Kean during Common Read
Acclaimed Author Imbolo Mbue Visits Kean University for Common Read

Acclaimed Author Imbolo Mbue Visits Kean University for Common Read

Bestselling author Imbolo Mbue spoke to the Kean University community about her novel, How Beautiful We Were, and its themes of social justice during a visit to the Union campus as part of the University’s Common Read program. 

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Ndaba Mandela on Legacy, Leadership and Global Impact

Ndaba Mandela on Legacy, Leadership and Global Impact

Ndaba Mandela, co-founder and chairman of the Mandela Institute for Humanity, discusses legacy, leadership and community-driven change in the latest episode of Urban Impact.

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Kean University Receives Grant to Support Diverse Computer Science Enrollment

Kean University Receives Grant to Support Diverse Computer Science Enrollment

Patricia Morreale, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Computer Science and Technology, secured a nearly $750,000 award for Kean as part of the Computing Alliance for Hispanic-Serving Institutions (CAHSI). The funding aims to drive systemic changes that support underrepresented students in computer science.