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Coastal Climate Change: Why Our Beaches Are in Trouble

Coastal Climate Change: Why Our Beaches Are in Trouble

On this episode of Kean’s podcast, Urban Impact, geologist and Kean Assistant Professor Jun Cheng, Ph.D., takes us “down the shore” to discuss how the changing climate is impacting one of New Jersey’s most iconic and treasured landscapes: i

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Kean Q&A: Jonathan Mercantini, Ph.D., Named to New Jersey Historical Commission

Kean Q&A: Jonathan Mercantini, Ph.D., Named to New Jersey Historical Commission

Kean Acting Associate Provost for Special Projects Jonathan Mercantini, Ph.D., a professor of history and expert on the American Revolution, was recently named to the New Jersey Historical Commission.

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Contemporary Artist Ricardo Roig Celebrates Solo Exhibition with Art Scholarship Announcement at Kean University

Contemporary Artist Ricardo Roig Celebrates Solo Exhibition with Art Scholarship Announcement at Kean University

Artist Ricardo Roig ’08, Kean University alumnus and artist-in-residence, is furthering his commitment to the University with the creation of the Roig Family Art Scholarship. 

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Kean University Offers New Faster Path for Adults Returning to College

Kean University Offers New Faster Path for Adults Returning to College

Kean University has opened a new streamlined path to a college degree for students with prior credits through the University’s online Global Education and Resource Campus tailored specifically toward returning students.
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Farmers and Experts Gather at Kean to Discuss Environmental Justice

Farmers and Experts Gather at Kean to Discuss Environmental Justice

Kean University hosted soybean farmers and biofuel industry experts from across the United States recently for a conference on environmental justice and the potential of biodiesel as a sustainable energy solution. 

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Kean Assistant Professor Testifies on Housing in Washington, D.C.

Kean Assistant Professor Testifies on Housing in Washington, D.C.

Assistant Professor of Sociology H. Jacob Carlson, Ph.D., provided expert testimony addressing the need for secure, affordable social housing in another example of Kean’s growing role as an urban research university.
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Kean University Foundation Launches Student-Run Endowment to Foster Real-World Financial Expertise

Kean University Foundation Launches Student-Run Endowment to Foster Real-World Financial Expertise

Four Kean finance students are making investment decisions for a Kean University Foundation fund that will be used to benefit current and future students.
Ndaba Mandela, Grandson of Nelson Mandela, Other Activists Issue Calls for Change at Kean Human Rights Conference

Ndaba Mandela, Grandson of Nelson Mandela, Other Activists Issue Calls for Change at Kean Human Rights Conference

Kean’s 16th annual Human Rights Conference brought powerful human rights activists to campus, inspiring students to follow their lead in working for positive change.
Six new genetic counselors graduated from Kean in 2022. All have jobs.
Genetic Counseling Graduate Program Receives Accreditation for 6 Years

Genetic Counseling Graduate Program Receives Accreditation for 6 Years

One of Kean’s newest masters-level offerings, the genetic counseling program has a 100% graduation rate and 100% employment rate. It recently received accreditation from the accrediting body in the field.