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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.

Kean Class of 2025 Shares Their Plans After Graduation

Kean Class of 2025 Shares Their Plans After Graduation

Kean University's Class of 2025 is going places! Hear how new grads plan to launch careers in medicine, therapy, aviation, tech and more.

Graduating student shakes hands with Provost David Birdsell
Kean Celebrates 2025 Honors Graduates at Annual Convocation

Kean Celebrates 2025 Honors Graduates at Annual Convocation

Kean University celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2025 honors graduates during a special Honors Convocation ceremony that marked the beginning of commencement season at the state’s urban research university. 

Kean Research Days 2025 Showcases Discoveries That Matter

Kean Research Days 2025 Showcases Discoveries That Matter

At Kean's 17th annual Research Days, bold ideas met real-world innovation. Students and faculty across disciplines – from biology and neuroscience to architecture and more – presented their work. Watch and see them in action.

Kean Oceanography Students Dive into Hands-On Science at Sandy Hook

Kean Oceanography Students Dive into Hands-On Science at Sandy Hook

Kean oceanography students are making discoveries through coastal research at Sandy Hook. From measuring water samples to exploring sediment layers, this hands-on experience brings classroom concepts to life and inspires students to become stewards of the environment. 

The Power of Research at Kean University

The Power of Research at Kean University

Kean University’s Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships (CURF) connects students with real-world research opportunities in genetics, artificial intelligence and beyond.

Kean Research Days Highlight Research, Learning and Creative Work

Kean Research Days Highlight Research, Learning and Creative Work

Nearly 1,300 Kean students will take part in the three-day conference focused on research, innovation and learning.
Children's book author Charlene Higgs, on right holding book, with Kean lecturer Amanda Rodrigues
Kean Senior Combines Love of Travel, Psychology and Literacy to Write a Children’s Book

Kean Senior Combines Love of Travel, Psychology and Literacy to Write a Children’s Book

Graduating senior Charlene Higgs created Bodhi the Bird, the main character in her first children’s book, to teach children about positivity, perseverance and finding friends who love you the way you are.
Kean researcher Brenna Levine, Ph.D.
Kean Research Offers New Tools in the Fight Against Spotted Lanternflies

Kean Research Offers New Tools in the Fight Against Spotted Lanternflies

Assistant Professor Brenna Levine, Ph.D., has decoded the most detailed genome of the invasive spotted lanternfly, paving the way for future control methods. The National Science Foundation-funded research, co-authored by a Kean graduate student, was published in Scientific Data.
Kean University Yoga Program Builds Mind-Body Connection and Community

Kean University Yoga Program Builds Mind-Body Connection and Community

Kean's Yoga Teacher Certification Program is one of only two in New Jersey that offers certification and college credit. From enhancing classroom teaching skills to empowering future healthcare professionals, this program teaches students to embody mind, body and spirit.