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Kean Alumnus and Adjunct Professor George M. Gilcrest with former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright

Kean Graduate to Be Pallbearer at Madeleine Albright Funeral

Kean Adjunct Professor George M. Gilcrest ’70, who was a security agent for former Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright, was chosen by her family to be one of 10 pallbearers at her funeral.

New York Jets VP talks into a microphone, gesturing with his hand.

NY Jets VP Inspires Honors Students with Story of Courage

A New York Jets vice president told Kean honors business students his personal story of courage, urging them to “embrace the unknown” in their lives and choose inclusivity, respect and empathy in their careers.

Heart Condition Inspires Student | Cougars Climb Higher

Hana Abouhaib had to give up her passion for sports when she was diagnosed with a heart condition. In this Cougars Climb Higher video, watch how the biotechnology and molecular biology student turned that setback into a new passion through research at Kean University.

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Architecture Student Helps Redesign Kean House Patio

Santiago Rada did not have to leave campus to get real-world experience in his major, architectural studies. As an intern with the Office of Campus Planning, he contributed to several on-campus projects, including one at the president’s official residence, Kean House.

A black and white photo of a landscape of mountains over a sky filled with clouds.

Ansel Adams Photography Exhibition at Kean

Works by the iconic 20th-century landscape photographer Ansel Adams will be on display at the Galleries at Kean University in an exhibition premiering Thursday, April 21 at Liberty Hall Academic Center.

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Kean Skylands Hosts Family Fun Community Day April 23

Kean Skylands, Kean University’s campus in Jefferson, will celebrate Earth Week with a Community Day featuring tours and fun, free activities for all ages on Saturday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the campus on Mount Paul Road.

Former NJ Senator Raymond Lesniak, (r), talks with Elizabeth Mayor Christian Bollwage, (l), during Lesniak's Distinguished Lecture

‘Cultivating Justice,’ Former NJ Senator Gives Distinguished Lecture at Kean

Former state Senator Raymond Lesniak shared anecdotes and accomplishments from his storied 40-year career in New Jersey politics in a President’s Distinguished Lecture at Kean University on April 12.

A vintage-look photo of Kean Hall with the words, Kean University Founders Day April 14

Celebrate Kean Founders Day

Kean University got its start 167 years ago on April 14th. The campus community is encouraged to donate to the Kean Foundation’s Fund for Excellence in support of the University and its students and is invited to a light breakfast on the Union and Kean Ocean campuses to celebrate.

'Cougar Cribs' Featuring Cougar Hall

The first episode of Cougar Cribs brings us inside the newest residence hall at Kean University – Cougar Hall. Join two of Kean’s residential students as they share how they style their suite.

Timelapse Co-Director Johnny Le and others at South Amboy Train Station

Kean Grad’s Film Project Lands on Amazon Prime

A sci-fi thriller and coming-of-age limited series, Timelapse was filmed partly at Kean and includes Kean graduates in the cast and crew.

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