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Sandra Bodin-Lerner leads students through an exercise in Listening class
The Power of Listening

The Power of Listening

To be a better speaker, first learn to be a better listener.

Kean Adjunct Professor Sandra Bodin-Lerner, a professional communication coach who trains people in public speaking, shares that message with Kean students through the University’s Communication and Listening class.

John Weigele standing with his arms folded in front of the Magic Kingdom at Disney World.
John Weigele '16: Making Magic at Disney

John Weigele '16: Making Magic at Disney

Kean alumnus John Weigele graduated from Michael Graves College with a BFA in graphic design. He is now using his design skills as a producer at Walt Disney Imagineering.
Adjusting to College Is Hard. This Kean Program Can Help.

Adjusting to College Is Hard. This Kean Program Can Help.

The General Education program at Kean develops well-rounded students with a core set of skills that prepares them for a successful college career. Learn how Kean students are climbing higher with the program's support.
A nurse gives a vaccine to a male patient at Kean University's Union County vaccination site.
Kean Hosts Series on the Impact and Future of COVID-19

Kean Hosts Series on the Impact and Future of COVID-19

The eight-part virtual roundtable series offers insight from health experts, state and local lawmakers and community leaders as New Jersey moves toward living with COVID-19.
Chamique Holdsclaw, sitting, with her hands folded on a desk.
14th Annual Human Rights Conference to Address Mental Health Stigmas

14th Annual Human Rights Conference to Address Mental Health Stigmas

WNBA Hall of Famer Chamique Holdsclaw will be the keynote speaker at the 14th annual Human Rights Conference, "Stop the Stigma: Mental Health and Human Rights," on March 25.
Associate Professor Jing-Chiou Liou teaching a computer science class at Kean University.
Kean Designated Cybersecurity Center of Excellence

Kean Designated Cybersecurity Center of Excellence

Kean University has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the National Security Agency for its academic programs and practices to address a growing national crisis – the shortage of trained cybersecurity professionals in the workforce.

Black History Month Proclamation

Black History Month Proclamation

Kean University celebrates the month of February 2022 as Black History Month and is rededicated to studying, honoring and championing the Black community — not just this month, but every day thereafter. 

Happy Chinese New Year, Wenzhou-Kean University

Happy Chinese New Year, Wenzhou-Kean University

The Kean USA executive leadership team sends greetings to the WKU community to mark the Lunar New Year, the year of the tiger.

A procession of doctoral students takes part in Kean Commencement in 2019.
Kean Designated as Doctoral University by Carnegie Commission

Kean Designated as Doctoral University by Carnegie Commission

Kean University has been named a Professional/Doctoral University by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, reflecting the University’s increased number of doctoral programs offered and degrees awarded, and Kean’s strong commitment to research.

Sen. Menendez, Pres. Repollet, Sen. Booker, and Kean students Jason Pleitez and Delia Latini on a Zoom computer screen.
Kean President Calls for National Solution to Student Debt Crisis

Kean President Calls for National Solution to Student Debt Crisis

President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., joined U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker, Kean students and national leaders on a virtual panel to discuss solutions to the national student loan debt crisis.