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Nate Burleson Reflects on Reinvention, Leadership and Life Beyond the NFL at Kean’s President’s Distinguished Lecture Series

Nate Burleson, a retired NFL wide receiver turned Emmy Award-winning national television host, encouraged Kean University students to embrace reinvention and plan boldly for their futures during his appearance in the President’s Distinguished Lecture Series. Drawing on his journey from professional sports to broadcast journalism and entertainment, Burleson shared insights on leadership, adaptability and creating opportunities for others, inspiring students and community members alike to think expansively about their impact in all areas.

Kean University Expands Opportunity in Puerto Rico Through La Pica Project

Kean has partnered with the La Pica Project in Puerto Rico to transform a former youth correctional facility into a center for education, innovation and opportunity.

Kean University Awarded $1.6 Million to Expand Pipeline of School Psychologists in High-Need School Districts

Kean will receive a $1.6 million dollar sub-award across the next four years to help expand the number of school psychologists serving students in high-need school districts.

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For a Pair of Graduates, Kean University Launches a Marriage and Parallel Teaching Careers

The passion, purpose and partnership that alumni Michele ’03 and Alex Martinez ’06 found at Kean continue to guide their lives as a couple and their work as educators in Jersey City.

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.

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