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What's Next for Kean Graduates? Careers, Graduate School and Big Goals

Graduates in business, education, counseling, accounting and more are stepping boldly into their next chapter.

Kean University Celebrates Class of 2026 at Commencement Ceremony

Kean University celebrated the Class of 2026 at its annual commencement ceremony at Prudential Center. Thousands of undergraduate and graduate students received their degrees in front of family members, faculty, alumni and supporters.

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From Namibia to Kean: Dineo Phatela Pursues Her Dream of Dentistry

Dineo Phatela came to Kean University from her home country of Namibia in pursuit of her dream of a career in dentistry. She graduated from Kean summa cum laude with a degree in biology/cellular and molecular biology and is enrolled at the University of North Carolina’s Adams School of Dentistry, which is consistently ranked among the top dental schools globally and in the U.S.

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Tyler Scott Named Kean University’s 2026 Valedictorian

Tyler Scott was named Kean University's 2026 valedictorian and delivered the Valedictory Address at Wednesday's commencement ceremony. Scott, a four-year member of the men's lacrosse team, graduated summa cum laude from the College of Education with a Bachelor of Science in physical education and health.

Kean University to Award Honorary Doctorate to NRS Inc. Chairman and CEO Francis J. Walsh III

Kean University will award an honorary Doctor of Business Administration to Francis J. Walsh III, chairman and chief executive officer of NRS Inc., on Wednesday, May 20, during the University’s 2026 commencement ceremony at the Prudential Center in Newark.

Credit Rating Agencies Affirm Kean University’s Strong Financial Position as NJCU Merger Advances

Strong credit ratings from Moody’s Ratings and S&P Global Ratings affirm Kean University’s financial stability, enrollment growth and strategic leadership as the University prepares to finalize its merger with New Jersey City University.

From Student to Teacher: A Kean Music Education Journey

As he prepares to graduate from Kean and become a teacher in his hometown of Roselle Park, music education student and saxophonist Ryan Marino shares how music changed his life and inspired him to help others express themselves.

Kean Graduate Turns Research into Career in Healthcare

Kean graduate Michelle Manochio ’22, ’26 M.S. turned her hands-on research experience in exercise science into a career as an exercise physiologist at Hackensack Meridian Health’s JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute. While at Kean, she contributed to research on pediatric obesity and exercise interventions, presenting findings at regional and national American College of Sports Medicine conferences.

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Kean University ROTC Students Prepare for Service

Three Kean University students found community, leadership development and career direction through their involvement in ROTC after arriving through different military pathways. They note their experiences, including a recent Vietnam study trip, strengthened their leadership skills and deepened their understanding of military service as they prepare to become Army officers after graduation.

Twin Graduate Students at Kean University Lead the Way in Biotechnology Research

Twin researchers and biotechnology students Dhaara and Dhairavi Shah share how Kean's Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowship (CURF) helped them build distinct identities through cancer research, internships at Merck and Regeneron, and a passion for scientific discovery that can lead to

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