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Kean University Honors Convocation 2023
Kean University Celebrates More than 1,200 Honors Graduates

Kean University Celebrates More than 1,200 Honors Graduates

Kean University honors graduates took center stage at Honors Convocation on Friday, May 5, marking an annual celebration for students graduating with the highest levels of academic achievement.

Kean Professor Mia Zamora, Ph.D., in a graphic image with the words, Urban Impact Kean Podcast
Should We Fight Artificial Intelligence or Embrace It? The Role of AI in Education

Should We Fight Artificial Intelligence or Embrace It? The Role of AI in Education

On the eighth episode of Kean University’s podcast, Urban Impact, Mia Zamora, Ph.D., English professor and director of the Master of Arts in Writing Studies program, discusses the potential impact of artificial intelligence in the classroom and why she believes a humanistic approach is c

Research Days Highlights Student Projects at NJ's Urban Research University

Research Days Highlights Student Projects at NJ's Urban Research University

More than 1,300 students and faculty shared their research and creative works at the University’s 15th annual Research Days. The panel, poster and oral presentations spanned all academic disciplines and showcased Kean’s growing prominence as a research university.
Former NY Giant Kareem McKenzie in front of Cougars Climb Higher sign on campus
From NFL to Ph.D., Former NY Giant to Earn Doctorate in Counseling at Kean

From NFL to Ph.D., Former NY Giant to Earn Doctorate in Counseling at Kean

Former New York Giant Kareem McKenzie, the first in his family to earn a doctorate, is heading into a new career as a licensed professional counselor.
EMS Helicopter Visit Brings Health Profession Lessons to New Heights

EMS Helicopter Visit Brings Health Profession Lessons to New Heights

Kean students learned about emergency medicine and career opportunities during a campus visit from the state’s JEMSTAR EMS helicopter, arranged by the College of Health Professions and Human Services.

Kean Students, Children with Special Needs, Climb Higher with Adapted PE Program

Kean Students, Children with Special Needs, Climb Higher with Adapted PE Program

Kean's Cougars C.L.I.M.B. Adapted Physical Education program helps children with disabilities, ages 5-21, develop their motor skills by playing different sports and games. The program, created by Assistant Professor Alexandra Stribing, Ph.D., also gives Kean education students a hands-on learning experience.
Michio Kaku, Ph.D.
Kean Distinguished Lecturer Michio Kaku, Ph.D., Shares Vision of the Future

Kean Distinguished Lecturer Michio Kaku, Ph.D., Shares Vision of the Future

Renowned theoretical physicist Michio Kaku, Ph.D., drew a sold-out crowd for his illuminating distinguished lecture and watched student research presentations by four Kean undergraduates, as Kean’s Research Days began.
Bernie Moriarty on the Kean campus in front of the clock tower and flowering tree
‘Just Do It.’ Kean Student Perseveres to Earn Degree 48 Years Later

‘Just Do It.’ Kean Student Perseveres to Earn Degree 48 Years Later

Bernie Moriarty has a successful career and raised a family, but she never forgot her dream of completing her Kean degree. She will graduate with her bachelor’s degree in May.
Dhairavi and Dhaara Shah, on the left, and Estella and Esther Blankson, on the right, are all presenting research at Kean's Research Days
Twin Sisters, Researchers, Raising the Profile for Women Scientists at Kean

Twin Sisters, Researchers, Raising the Profile for Women Scientists at Kean

Among the many students presenting at Research Days will be four women of color, all Kean students and aspiring doctors, who share more than their love of science.
Students display research at Research Days 2022.
Kean Research Days to Showcase Student, Faculty Discovery

Kean Research Days to Showcase Student, Faculty Discovery

Kean’s commitment to student research takes center stage as more than 1,300 students and faculty get ready to share their work in the University’s annual Research Days, Monday, April 24-Wednesday, April 26.