Kean University
News Archive
TV Star Holly Taylor Graduates with Honors from Kean
TV Star Holly Taylor Graduates with Honors from Kean
While acting full time on the television shows The Americans and Manifest, Holly Taylor was also pursuing a degree in graphic design at Kean University. Her dream of earning a college degree has come true as she graduates with the Class of 2021.
Kean Hosts Second Virtual Student Town Hall
Kean Hosts Second Virtual Student Town Hall
Kean students raised questions on topics from COVID-19 to Commencement as President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., hosted the University's second Virtual Student Town Hall.
Kean Student Plans to Pitch Musical to Broadway
Kean Student Plans to Pitch Musical to Broadway
Four years ago, Sam Royster began writing a musical about Josephine Baker, the Harlem Renaissance entertainer, French Resistance spy and celebrated Civil Rights activist. On the brink of his graduation from Kean University, he’s ready to pitch it to Broadway and share it with the world.
NJCSTM Grads Bring Laboratory Experience into Their Future
NJCSTM Grads Bring Laboratory Experience into Their Future
The Class of 2021 at Kean University’s New Jersey Center for Science, Technology and Mathematics (NJCSTM) is graduating with a deep level of research experience as the first class to have every student complete the Kean Research First Initiative.
Students Contribute to Fourth Edition of Professor's Book
Students Contribute to Fourth Edition of Professor's Book
When Michael Graves College Distinguished Professor Robin Landa was preparing for the publication of the fourth edition of her book, Advertising by Design, she turned to graduating seniors Melissa Tito and Maria Dominguez for design assistance.
Associate Professor Leads Worldwide Socially Just Academia Project
Associate Professor Leads Worldwide Socially Just Academia Project
A Kean writing professor is collaborating with colleagues around the world on an initiative to create a new global vision for higher education that fosters equity and inclusion in teaching practices and scholarship and welcomes new voices into academia.
Hard Work and Networking Launch Math Grad to Career of His Dreams
Hard Work and Networking Launch Math Grad to Career of His Dreams
Enrolling at Kean Ocean and switching his major from management to math put the Class of 2021's Angel Rivera on the path toward his dream job, a lucrative career as an actuary.
African Transfer Student Excels in Computer Science at Kean University
African Transfer Student Excels in Computer Science at Kean University
Xavier Doh came to the United States from Togo, Africa when he was 24 years old and began his journey to study computer science in a new language and culture. Now he’s poised to begin a career as a software developer.
Kean to Hold Lavender Graduation Ceremony for LGBTQIA+ Students
Kean to Hold Lavender Graduation Ceremony for LGBTQIA+ Students
Kean University will hold its first Lavender Graduation Ceremony, virtually, to celebrate the academic achievements of LGBTQIA+ students in a safe and supportive environment.
Turning Autism Awareness into Action
Turning Autism Awareness into Action
Kean's campus turned blue for World Autism Awareness Day, and President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., held a roundtable with policymakers, parent advocates and educators to discuss supporting students on the autism spectrum from pre-K through higher education and beyond.