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Attendees at a crowded recruitment event talk with law enforcement officers who are manning information tables.
Hundreds of Job Seekers Attend Joint Law Enforcement Recruitment Event

Hundreds of Job Seekers Attend Joint Law Enforcement Recruitment Event

Hundreds of students and community members pursuing careers in law enforcement attended a law enforcement recruitment event this week on the Kean University campus.

Distinguished lecturer Abby Phillip wide shot
Kean University Welcomes Distinguished Lecturer Abby Phillip of CNN

Kean University Welcomes Distinguished Lecturer Abby Phillip of CNN

Kean closed out its celebration of Black History Month with a powerful address by the CNN senior political correspondent and news anchor Abby Phillip.
Principal Baruti K. Kafele at male empowerment symposium
Kean Symposium to Teens: 'See Yourself Be Extraordinary'

Kean Symposium to Teens: 'See Yourself Be Extraordinary'

Workshops, panel discussions and a rousing address by a motivational speaker were the highlights of Kean’s inaugural Generation 2 Generation Male Empowerment Symposium.
Artwork, with a man lying on his back, eyes closed. A crow sits on his neck. Other crows fly nearby.
The Galleries at Kean Opening Celebrates Cultural Differences

The Galleries at Kean Opening Celebrates Cultural Differences

The Galleries at Kean University will host an opening reception on Thursday, February 17 in celebration of three distinct art exhibitions taking place on the University’s main campus. 

A Kean bus with the words, "Kean Cougars Climb Higher," with the N.J. State Capitol dome in the background.
Watson Institute Sets Stage for New Jersey Urban Policy Agenda

Watson Institute Sets Stage for New Jersey Urban Policy Agenda

The Watson Institute hosted a historic meeting of leaders of the legislative Black and Latino caucuses and the New Jersey Urban Mayors Association to lay the groundwork for creating a statewide urban policy agenda.
Chamique Holdsclaw, sitting, with her hands folded on a desk.
14th Annual Human Rights Conference to Address Mental Health Stigmas

14th Annual Human Rights Conference to Address Mental Health Stigmas

WNBA Hall of Famer Chamique Holdsclaw will be the keynote speaker at the 14th annual Human Rights Conference, "Stop the Stigma: Mental Health and Human Rights," on March 25.
Two researchers work at ILSE at Kean
ILSE Wins International Awards for Business Acceleration Efforts

ILSE Wins International Awards for Business Acceleration Efforts

The life sciences accelerator based at Kean's STEM Building was recognized for its work supporting entrepreneurs and start-ups.
4 female students helping at a volunteer event for Kean.
Student Volunteers Share Cougar Spirit in the Community

Student Volunteers Share Cougar Spirit in the Community

From a winter festival in Union to a toy drive in Newark, Kean volunteers helped make the holidays bright.
Two workers at Kean's COVID-19 lab collaborate as they review paperwork.
Kean COVID-19 Diagnostic Lab Now Testing for Omicron Variant

Kean COVID-19 Diagnostic Lab Now Testing for Omicron Variant

The diagnostic lab in Kean's STEM building that processes COVID-19 test samples from across Union County is conducting genomic sequencing to look for the Omicron variant that is causing concern worldwide.
Group pictures of participants in the meeting
Kean University Launches New Center for Economic Development

Kean University Launches New Center for Economic Development

Small businesses and economic development were on the agenda when members of the new Kean University Center for Business/Workforce Development, Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship met.