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Computer Science Student, Honored at a Top National Conference, Graduating from Kean

The Class of 2023’s Xavier Amparo is graduating magna cum laude with a degree in computer science after leaving his mark at the prestigious Great Minds in STEM Conference.

Lacrosse Player’s Journey from Nigeria to Kean University

Oluwafemi “Femi” Fadipe was born in Nigeria and moved to the Bronx in middle school. Little did he know that lacrosse – a sport he had never heard of – would lead him to Kean, where the architecture major is now excelling on the field and in the design studio.

Kean Holds Festive Graduate Commencement

Friends, family and the Kean community celebrated graduate students at a commencement ceremony at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. The University conferred 653 master's and doctoral degrees on graduates in the Class of 2023.

Brielle Mowad is 3rd from left, Jacquelyn Machat is 2d from left. Both graduated from Kean Ocean.

Kean Ocean Grad Helps Build a ‘Field of Dreams’ for Special Needs Children

Brielle Mowad’s family envisioned building an inclusive playground for children with disabilities. The 2023 Kean Ocean graduate shared her dream and enlisted classmates to help.

Kean Students Build Community at Elizabeth Housing Complex with Walking Art Trail

Kean’s Department of Occupational Therapy and the Housing Authority of the City of Elizabeth partnered to create a walking trail at the Mravlag Manor, with banners that tell inter-generational stories of the community’s residents.

What's Next for Kean's Class of 2023

Whether they are heading to law school, pursuing master's degrees, going on service trips or starting their careers, students in Kean’s graduating class continue to climb higher. Check out what some of our Cougars will be doing after graduation.

Traditional African drumming and dance kicked off the African Heritage Graduation

Kean Celebrates 'Black Excellence' at African Heritage Graduation

An exuberant crowd of students, friends and family members filled Wilkins Theatre on Kean University’s Union campus on Saturday, May 6 for the 36th annual African Heritage Graduation, a cultural celebration of graduates of African descent.

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.

Community Orchestra Revived at Kean

The Kean-NJIO Orchestra is comprised of talented musicians of all ages from the Kean community and surrounding areas who come together to perform classical and contemporary pieces throughout the year. Check out our video to see their joy in making music together.

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

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

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