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President Dawood Farahi, Ph.D. and others at Hynes Hall Sneak Peak
A Sneak Peek of Kean’s Newest Academic Building, Hynes Hall

A Sneak Peek of Kean’s Newest Academic Building, Hynes Hall

Kean President Dawood Farahi, Ph.D., this week toured Hynes Hall, Kean’s newest academic building which is currently under construction, with a delegation of top leadership from the University and the College of Business and Public Management (CBPM) and its schools.

Q&A: Kean Professor James Drylie, Ph.D., on Reducing Mass Shootings and Enhancing Public Safety

Q&A: Kean Professor James Drylie, Ph.D., on Reducing Mass Shootings and Enhancing Public Safety

James J. Drylie, Ph.D., executive director of the School of Criminal Justice and Public Administration and a U.S./U.K. Fulbright Police Scholar, discusses the reasons behind mass shootings in the nation and what can be done about them.
 Frank Argote-Freyre, Ph.D., and Sue Kozel
Two Kean History Professors Named New Jersey Public Scholars

Two Kean History Professors Named New Jersey Public Scholars

Kean University history faculty members Frank Argote-Freyre, Ph.D., and Sue Kozel will be giving lectures throughout the state over the next two years as newly named New Jersey Public Scholars. 

Kean student Mario Cunha teaches a group of children about bees.
Kean Student Helps People Young and Old Explore a Bug’s Life

Kean Student Helps People Young and Old Explore a Bug’s Life

Making people squirm is part of Kean Ocean biology student Mario Cunha’s off-campus job. As an outreach educator at a Toms River insect museum, Cunha takes the “bugseum” on tour to schools, libraries, museums and other sites around the state, hosting presentations.
An overhead shot of the Wenzhou-Kean University campus
Wenzhou-Kean University Approved to Offer Graduate Programs

Wenzhou-Kean University Approved to Offer Graduate Programs

The Ministry of Education of China recently granted Wenzhou-Kean University approval to launch 11 graduate-level programs, marking a pivotal moment in the growth of Kean’s campus in China.

Kean Hosts STEM Education Training Program for Chinese Delegation

Kean Hosts STEM Education Training Program for Chinese Delegation

A delegation of 19 educators from China recently came to Kean University to learn the American approach to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education.

Students register to vote at a Kean University event.
Kean University Receives National Award for Student Voting in 2018 Midterm Election

Kean University Receives National Award for Student Voting in 2018 Midterm Election

Kean University is the winner of an ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for having the most improved rate of student voting in the nation for a public university its size.

Student-Veteran Receives K-9 Service Dog

Student-Veteran Receives K-9 Service Dog

A special Veterans Day ceremony was held on Kean’s Union campus as senior Jason Pryor, a U.S. Army veteran, introduced the K-9 service dog that he received through an on-campus fundraiser.

Kean EMS Basic Life Training
Learn How to Save a Life at Kean’s EMS Training Center

Learn How to Save a Life at Kean’s EMS Training Center

Become certified in CPR or basic life support in as little as one day at the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Training Center at Kean University.

Kean Planetarium
Brighten Your Holidays at the Kean Planetarium

Brighten Your Holidays at the Kean Planetarium

The Kean University Planetarium invites all members of the community to enjoy Seasons of Light, a breathtaking light show that combines astronomy with winter celebrations from around the world.