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Kean Research Tracks Storm-Driven Erosion at Ortley Beach
Kean Research Tracks Storm-Driven Erosion at Ortley Beach
Kean University research is tracking storm-driven shoreline changes at Ortley Beach, offering new insights into how erosion impacts the Jersey Shore. Led by Assistant Professor Jun Cheng, Ph.D., the project combines hands-on student research with advanced data analysis to help inform coastal protection strategies. The work is already influencing local planning efforts while preparing students for careers in coastal science.
Kean Graduate Founds Company That Helps Nonprofit Organizations Thrive
Kean Graduate Founds Company That Helps Nonprofit Organizations Thrive
Sandra Cespedes Allen ’89, ’91 M.A., draws on the foundation she gained at Kean University to help nonprofit organizations strengthen their impact and sustainability.
Lambda Theta Alpha Establishes Endowment at Kean University Foundation on Historic Anniversary
Lambda Theta Alpha Establishes Endowment at Kean University Foundation on Historic Anniversary
Lambda Theta Alpha (LTA), founded at Kean University in 1975 as America’s first Latina sorority, marked its 50th anniversary with a campus celebration and a $50,000 endowment to support the success of first-generation women students.
New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation & Technology and Kean University Sign MOU to Expand SBIR/STTR Support for Entrepreneurs Statewide
New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation & Technology and Kean University Sign MOU to Expand SBIR/STTR Support for Entrepreneurs Statewide
The New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology (CSIT) and Kean University (Kean) today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to expand support for New Jersey-based entrepreneurs seeking federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Busin
Kean University Helps Fight Food Insecurity Across New Jersey
Kean University Helps Fight Food Insecurity Across New Jersey
Kean is taking action against food insecurity in New Jersey through powerful community partnerships and statewide food distribution efforts.
Kean Research Days to Showcase Student Discovery and Innovation
Kean Research Days to Showcase Student Discovery and Innovation
Kean University will host its annual Research Days from April 20-23, showcasing research and creative projects by nearly 1,600 undergraduate and graduate students. The event will feature presentations at Kean's Union and Ocean campuses, a new TEDxKean University presentation and participation from New Jersey City University students.
Kean University Researchers Reveal How Tone Can Influence AI Accuracy
Kean University Researchers Reveal How Tone Can Influence AI Accuracy
Kean Assistant Professor Boyang Li, Ph.D., conducted research to determine how AI models respond based on a user's prompt and what tone was used. Four Kean students from Wenzhou-Kean University studying on the Union campus assisted in the research of the vision-language models.
Renowned Artist and Kean Graduate Carmen Cicero Still Finds Joy in Creating at 99
Renowned Artist and Kean Graduate Carmen Cicero Still Finds Joy in Creating at 99
Kean University graduate Carmen Cicero ’51 has built a celebrated career in the arts, with his work displayed in world-renowned museums and his name linked to innovation, resilience and humor in painting.
New Endowed Scholarship Honors Legacy of Kean University Associate Professor Joseph Amorino, Ed.D.
New Endowed Scholarship Honors Legacy of Kean University Associate Professor Joseph Amorino, Ed.D.
The legacy of Kean University Associate Professor Joseph Amorino, Ed.D., will live on through a newly established $100,000 endowed scholarship supporting students in Kean’s Department of Fine Arts.
Kean University Course Supports Sensory Room Enhancements at The Arc of Union County
Kean University Course Supports Sensory Room Enhancements at The Arc of Union County
Kean University students in a Spring 2025 "Learning by Giving" course with Associate Professor Gregory R. Witkowski, Ph.D., awarded $5,000 to The Arc of Union County to enhance its sensory room. The improvements were celebrated at a February 19 ribbon-cutting ceremony. Students in the class earned a hands-on experience in philanthropy through reviewing proposals, conducting site visits and selecting a nonprofit for funding.