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Kean First-Generation Students and Alumni Climb Higher

Kean First-Generation Students and Alumni Climb Higher

Kean celebrated its first-generation students at an induction ceremony for the University's new chapter of a first-gen national honor society and at a networking event with first-gen alumni.
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Kean Receives $800,000 NSF Award to Increase Diversity in Computing

Kean Receives $800,000 NSF Award to Increase Diversity in Computing

Kean University was recently awarded an $800,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for research aimed at attracting and retaining more diverse students to STEM education and careers, through teaching more inclusive software design.

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Kean Graduate Finds Her Calling in Public Health Advocacy for Marginalized Communities

Kean Graduate Finds Her Calling in Public Health Advocacy for Marginalized Communities

Janiah Fladger ’24 always envisioned having a career in health care when she was growing up, but it wasn’t until she arrived at Kean University that she found her true calling in public health and reproductive justice.

Ricardo Roig Teaches Kean Students the Art of Printmaking

Ricardo Roig Teaches Kean Students the Art of Printmaking

Explore printmaking with Kean’s artist-in-residence. Watch Ricardo Roig guide students through the artistic process during a recent workshop aimed at fostering creativity and personal growth.

An image of Assistant Professor Jennifer Vinces-Cua, with the words Urban Impact over her shoulder
What Is Trauma-Informed Care? How Counseling and Community Are Key to Wellness and Healing

What Is Trauma-Informed Care? How Counseling and Community Are Key to Wellness and Healing

Eight out of 10 Americans have faced trauma at some point in their lives. This statistic opens up profound discussions about the world of trauma-informed care. In this episode of "Urban Impact," Jennifer Vinces-Cua, Ph.D., assistant professor of counselor education, talks about how community support can foster healing.
Kean University's Research Days begin with a panel event
Kean University Kicks Off Research Days

Kean University Kicks Off Research Days

An annual celebration of scholarship and discovery, Research Days gives students and faculty the chance to share their work in person and online.
Aspiring Physician at Kean Advocates for Diversity in Medicine

Aspiring Physician at Kean Advocates for Diversity in Medicine

Learn about David Graham's inspiring journey at Kean University, from a first-generation student to a leader in the pre-med and biology clubs, advocating for underrepresented students entering healthcare fields.

Students stand before their research poster boards, explaining their research to Research Days' visitors.
Kean’s Research Days Highlight Learning

Kean’s Research Days Highlight Learning

The Kean community celebrates faculty and student scholarship at the University’s annual Research Days event, Monday-Wednesday, April 15-17.
A group of Kean students and recent alumni pose on East Campus.
Kean Students and Alumni Take the Stage for New Jersey Theatres

Kean Students and Alumni Take the Stage for New Jersey Theatres

The University's partnership with the New Jersey Theatre Alliance’s Combined Auditions event gave Kean students and recent graduates the rare chance to showcase their acting and singing talents for 25 professional New Jersey theatres at the same time.
Travelearn group poses in Costa Rica
From China to Ireland, Kean Students Travel, Learn, Earn Credits and Grow

From China to Ireland, Kean Students Travel, Learn, Earn Credits and Grow

Kean students traveled the world during Spring Break through the Travelearn program to learn, earn college credits, volunteer and experience different cultures.