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Three young women, Kean grad students in speech language pathology, at the communication disorders clinic
After Loss, Family and Friends Show Gratitude to Kean Center for Communication Disorders

After Loss, Family and Friends Show Gratitude to Kean Center for Communication Disorders

Speech-language pathology services at the clinic helped an Edison man get 'a little bit of his old self back' following a stroke. His family is now honoring his memory by supporting the work of the Center.
Cover of John Catsimatidis book _ How Far do you Want to Go
‘Common-Sense Billionaire’ John Catsimatidis Shares Wisdom with Kean Students

‘Common-Sense Billionaire’ John Catsimatidis Shares Wisdom with Kean Students

Put in the hours. Get a great education. Find a mentor. Most of all, work hard. Business leader John Catsimatidis offered his advice for success to students from Kean’s College of Business and Public Management.
President Repollet pictured with the dean of Howard University's school of pharmacy
Kean University Announces Dual Degree Agreement with Howard University

Kean University Announces Dual Degree Agreement with Howard University

Kean students now have a faster path to earning a doctoral degree in pharmacy under a new dual degree agreement with Howard University that is designed to encourage more students from underrepresented groups to enter the healthcare field.
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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

Jonathan Mercantini stands in front of a bookcase and a brick wall
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.

Artist Ricardo Roig displays a piece of his art in his studio
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.
A group of female Kean students in a discussion with a man around a table.
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. 

Jake Carlson, Ph.D., sociology assistant prof, testifies on social housing proposal
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.