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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.

Jody Kantor and Holly Taylor
Kean Names Pulitzer-Prize Winning Journalist Jodi Kantor, Acclaimed Actress and Alumna Holly Taylor as 2023 Commencement Speakers

Kean Names Pulitzer-Prize Winning Journalist Jodi Kantor, Acclaimed Actress and Alumna Holly Taylor as 2023 Commencement Speakers

Author and investigative reporter Jodi Kantor, of The New York Times, and critically acclaimed actress and Kean alumna Holly Taylor ’21 will be the featured speakers at Kean University’s graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies in May.

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.
Kean University Founders Day 2023 Highlights

Kean University Founders Day 2023 Highlights

A celebration outside Miron Student Center, an inaugural Founders 5K race on the Union campus, and a fundraising campaign marked the 168th anniversary of when Kean first opened its doors as the Newark Normal School.
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.