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United Sound, Harmonious Future: Kean University's Choral Program

United Sound, Harmonious Future: Kean University's Choral Program

Experience the harmony of the Kean University Choral Program, where students and faculty share their passion for music. Under the direction of Rachel Carlson, DMA, the program has grown to include three choirs –– the concert chorale, treble choir and community chorale. Kean’s inclusive and vibrant music program prepares students for careers in music education and performance.
Visual Storytelling: Spring Exhibitions at the Galleries at Kean University

Visual Storytelling: Spring Exhibitions at the Galleries at Kean University

The power of storytelling through art, history and culture unfolds this spring at the Galleries at Kean and the Special Collections Research Library and Archive (SCARLA).
Kean University Cybersecurity Competition: Students Take on High-Tech Challenges

Kean University Cybersecurity Competition: Students Take on High-Tech Challenges

Students from Kean University and neighboring schools came together to test their cybersecurity skills in an innovative competition. Using Bluetooth Low Energy smart tags and real-world problem-solving, participants learned teamwork, creativity, and cutting-edge security applications.

Pickleball Club Builds Community at Kean University

Pickleball Club Builds Community at Kean University

When Kean University student Emily Lari saw an opportunity to bring pickleball to campus, she took action and started her own club. Discover how leadership, determination, and a little marketing knowledge turned a small idea into a thriving community of students.

Urban Mayors Unite: Addressing New Jersey’s Housing Crisis

Urban Mayors Unite: Addressing New Jersey’s Housing Crisis

Plainfield Mayor Adrian Mapp and Passaic Mayor Hector Lora share strategies for addressing New Jersey's affordable housing crisis and their coalition-building efforts across 32 municipalities.
Kean's First Equity Hackathon | Closing Gaps for a Brighter Future

Kean's First Equity Hackathon | Closing Gaps for a Brighter Future

Faculty and staff at Kean are collaborating to close equity gaps and create a more inclusive campus during the University's first Equity Hackathon. Watch and see the teamwork in action.
Explore Ghana Virtually: Kean University's New Cultural Exchange Project

Explore Ghana Virtually: Kean University's New Cultural Exchange Project

Kean University’s innovative video technology enables students and faculty on the New Jersey campus to connect with individuals in Ghana. This international initiative promotes intercultural learning and provide students with direct exposure to Ghana’s rich cultural heritage. 

Earthworms, Ecosystems and Agriculture | Kean Research

Earthworms, Ecosystems and Agriculture | Kean Research

The fascinating sensory capabilities of earthworms are being uncovered as researchers at Kean University examine how their movements support agriculture and impact old-growth forest ecosystems.  

Breaking Stereotypes: Meet Mariah Laster, Kean’s Drag Racing Doctoral Student

Breaking Stereotypes: Meet Mariah Laster, Kean’s Drag Racing Doctoral Student

Step into the thrilling world of drag racing with Mariah Laster, a doctoral student in clinical and school psychology at Kean University, who races dragsters at over 200 mph. Learn how she merges her passions for psychology and racing, breaking barriers in a male-dominated sport.

Kean Shines Light on Power of Sports to Promote Social Change During Human Rights Week

Kean Shines Light on Power of Sports to Promote Social Change During Human Rights Week

The University celebrated the unifying power of sports this week with a panel discussion featuring Kean’s Senior Human Rights Fellow Ndaba Mandela alongside executives from the NFL, NBA and MLS. The event concluded with a field day for local schoolchildren.