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- Topic: The Arts
From Student to Teacher: A Kean Music Education Journey
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.
Fall 2025 Art Exhibitions at Kean University: Nature Meets Humanity
Fall 2025 Art Exhibitions at Kean University: Nature Meets Humanity
Experience Kean’s fall gallery exhibitions, where artists Teddy Benfield, Meryl Lettire, Joseph Castronova and the National Geographic Pristine Seas team explore resilience, nature and humanity.
Sewing Her Story: A Kean University Alumna’s Journey to Healing
Sewing Her Story: A Kean University Alumna’s Journey to Healing
Alumna Deneen Marshall-Mike '17 transformed her childhood love of quilting into a master's research project and a path to healing. Discover how she stitched together her past, present and future through fabric and storytelling.
Kean Students Shine Behind the Scenes in Theatrical Productions
Kean Students Shine Behind the Scenes in Theatrical Productions
From costume design to technical production, Kean students gain hands-on, professional experience that brings theatrical shows to life. Watch and learn how the magic happens.
United Sound, Harmonious Future: Kean University's Choral Program
United Sound, Harmonious Future: Kean University's Choral Program
Experience the harmony of the Kean University Choral Program, where students and faculty share their passion for music. Under the direction of Rachel Carlson, DMA, the program has grown to include three choirs –– the concert chorale, treble choir and community chorale. Kean’s inclusive and vibrant music program prepares students for careers in music education and performance.
Visual Storytelling: Spring Exhibitions at the Galleries at Kean University
Visual Storytelling: Spring Exhibitions at the Galleries at Kean University
The power of storytelling through art, history and culture unfolds this spring at the Galleries at Kean and the Special Collections Research Library and Archive (SCARLA).
Actor Giancarlo Esposito Shares Insights in Kean's President’s Distinguished Lecture
Actor Giancarlo Esposito Shares Insights in Kean's President’s Distinguished Lecture
In a thought-provoking conversation, award-winning actor Giancarlo Esposito inspired the audience with wisdom from his five-decade career spanning Broadway, film and television, encouraging aspiring actors and others to pursue their passions "with your whole being."
Internships Propel Kean Graduate with Creative Spark to Career in Video Production
Internships Propel Kean Graduate with Creative Spark to Career in Video Production
Kean graduate Jordie Inoa '24 combined his lifelong love of graphic design, with a series of internships, to find his full-time job as a video editor.
Kean University Names Rehearsal Space in Honor of Alumna Ellen Arlene Brautigan ’78
Kean University Names Rehearsal Space in Honor of Alumna Ellen Arlene Brautigan ’78
The Ellen Arlene Brautigan ’78 Rehearsal Hall in Wilkins Theatre honors the late business alumna for her generosity and decades of service on the Alumni Association Board.
Kean Draws Thousands of Visitors to Jazz & Roots Music Festival
Kean Draws Thousands of Visitors to Jazz & Roots Music Festival
Music lovers packed The Lawn at Enlow Hall for Kean’s annual free outdoor music festival. From soulful jazz to electrifying reggae, the community event celebrated music and culture with performances that lit up the stage and filled the air with good vibes.