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Kean Hall on Kean University's main campus in Union, New Jersey.
Kean Makes History as Urban Research University with Funding for Three Initiatives in Federal Spending Bill

Kean Makes History as Urban Research University with Funding for Three Initiatives in Federal Spending Bill

The University will receive more than $4 million for a series of new initiatives tied to its designation as an urban research university under the federal spending bill signed into law by President Biden.
The Kean K spirt logo with an image of a cougar with the word KUBS
Kean's KUBS Program Broadens Opportunities for High School Athletes

Kean's KUBS Program Broadens Opportunities for High School Athletes

A high school basketball event on Saturday, January 7 launched a new program at Kean, KUBS, that introduces urban students to higher education through sports.
New Jersey’s Best Pizza Maker Is a Kean Student

New Jersey’s Best Pizza Maker Is a Kean Student

Kean University criminal justice student Michael Testa has an amazing new topping for his resume – winning the Up-and-Coming Pizza Makers competition in Atlantic City this fall. Check out our video to see his dough-spinning skills and find out what was on the pizza that won him the crown.
Hynes Hall houses the College of Business and Public Management at Kean
Kean to Compete in USDA Business Challenge

Kean to Compete in USDA Business Challenge

Two teams of students from Kean's College of Business and Public Management will be among teams from 17 institutions nationwide competing in a simulation to increase export opportunities for U.S. food and agricultural products.
Justice Fasciale takes the oath of office on Wilkins Theatre's stage, surrounded by his wife and sons.
Kean Hosts Swearing-in of Supreme Court Justice Douglas Fasciale

Kean Hosts Swearing-in of Supreme Court Justice Douglas Fasciale

Top leaders from New Jersey’s executive, legislative and judicial branches of government, including Governor Phil Murphy, were at Wilkins Theatre for the swearing in of the state's newest Supreme Court justice.
Kean Lecturer Will Heyniger led a class project in which students recycled hundreds of pounds of plastic waste
Kean Environmental Science Classes Are Reducing Plastic Waste

Kean Environmental Science Classes Are Reducing Plastic Waste

A recycling project with a tangible result had Kean students lugging plastic bags, plastic packaging and various plastic waste to class this semester.
A white male wearing a dark t-shirt and tan shorts, in a wheelchair, pictured in front of old-time pictures and artifacts
Kean Ocean Senior Builds Communication Skills by Sharing History

Kean Ocean Senior Builds Communication Skills by Sharing History

As a docent at the Historical Society of Ocean Grove, Andrew McGeady combines wit and wisdom to lead tours and tell the stories of the town’s history.
Why We Run - Kean University Cross Country

Why We Run - Kean University Cross Country

Cross country is back at Kean University for the first time in 15 years. The runners on the men's and women's teams are motivated to represent the sport at Kean, the most recent addition to Kean Athletics 16 Division III teams.

Students from the City of Orange participate in one of many recent outreach programs at Kean University.
The City of Orange and Orange Public Schools Address the Amistad Mandate Through a New Partnership with Kean University

The City of Orange and Orange Public Schools Address the Amistad Mandate Through a New Partnership with Kean University

Students from the Orange Public Schools will interact via videoconferencing with students across the world in Ghana, through a new Amistad Global Village Program facilitated by the University.
Three diverse people wrap Christmas gifts around a long table
Kean Gives Back During the Holidays

Kean Gives Back During the Holidays

The holiday spirit of giving is alive at Kean University as the campus community comes together for toy drives to benefit hundreds of New Jersey children.