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Kean President Lamont O. Repollet and Distinguished Professor Robin Landa Explore Values-Based Leadership in New 'Leadership by Design' Book

Kean University President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., has released Leadership by Design: Winning Hearts, Building Your Brand, and Achieving Success, a new book he co-authored with Kean University Distinguished Professor Robin Landa. The book offers a values-driven framework for leaders navigating today’s complex professional and civic landscapes.

Premiere Stages’ Bauer Boucher Award Showcases Outstanding Kean Playwrights

Established by longtime Premiere Stages supporters John Bauer and Nancy Boucher, the awards elevate new voices, strengthen community connections and honor outstanding Kean student and alumni playwrights.

When the World Becomes the Classroom: Kean Travelearn in the UAE

Students traveled to Abu Dhabi and Dubai through the Travelearn program, turning the UAE into a living classroom where they explored global citizenship, sustainability, technology, culture and economic systems firsthand.

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U.S. News & World Report Ranks Kean University Among 2026 Best Online Programs

Kean was listed again in the U.S. News and World Reports 2026 Best Online Program rankings, a comprehensive list surveying nearly 1,850 degree programs.

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Kean Graduate Pours Passion for Inclusivity into New Thrift Shop

Kean alumna Natalia Vazquez-Bodkin ’11 is reimagining inclusivity through Academy St. Thrift, a community-centered shop that offers a welcoming space for people of all genders, backgrounds and abilities.

Kean Students Explore Civic Engagement Beyond the Classroom

Kean students from the General Education Learning Community visited Newark's Office of Violence Prevention and Trauma Recovery to see civic engagement in practice, meet community partners and learn about trauma-informed support.

Kean University Recognizes New Jersey State Seal of Biliteracy

Kean University now formally recognizes the New Jersey State Seal of Biliteracy, enabling eligible students to earn as many as nine college credits for demonstrated proficiency in at least one language other than English. The Seal is earned by high school graduates and appears on their transcripts.

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Kean Cybersecurity Project Identifies Threats Facing Nonprofit Organizations

Kean University students are gaining hands-on experience fighting cybercrime through an innovative project tracking cyberattacks against non-profit organizations, a sector often overlooked in cybersecurity reporting.

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Climb Higher with Her - Sara Peña

In the first episode of the Climb Higher with Her podcast, alumna Sara Peña shares her inspiring path from first-generation college student to appointee in Governor Phil Murphy’s administration.

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Nate Burleson to Share Insights on Media, Sports and Culture During President’s Distinguished Lecture Series at Kean University

Emmy Award-winning studio analyst and retired NFL player Nate Burleson will speak as part of Kean’s President’s Distinguished Lecture Series and give his perspective on the media industry, sports culture and more on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

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