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Contemporary Artist Ricardo Roig Celebrates Solo Exhibition with Art Scholarship Announcement at Kean University

Contemporary Artist Ricardo Roig Celebrates Solo Exhibition with Art Scholarship Announcement at Kean University

Artist Ricardo Roig ’08, Kean University alumnus and artist-in-residence, is furthering his commitment to the University with the creation of the Roig Family Art Scholarship. 

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Kean University Offers New Faster Path for Adults Returning to College

Kean University Offers New Faster Path for Adults Returning to College

Kean University has opened a new streamlined path to a college degree for students with prior credits through the University’s online Global Education and Resource Campus tailored specifically toward returning students.
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Farmers and Experts Gather at Kean to Discuss Environmental Justice

Farmers and Experts Gather at Kean to Discuss Environmental Justice

Kean University hosted soybean farmers and biofuel industry experts from across the United States recently for a conference on environmental justice and the potential of biodiesel as a sustainable energy solution. 

Jake Carlson, Ph.D., sociology assistant prof, testifies on social housing proposal
Kean Assistant Professor Testifies on Housing in Washington, D.C.

Kean Assistant Professor Testifies on Housing in Washington, D.C.

Assistant Professor of Sociology H. Jacob Carlson, Ph.D., provided expert testimony addressing the need for secure, affordable social housing in another example of Kean’s growing role as an urban research university.
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Kean University Foundation Launches Student-Run Endowment to Foster Real-World Financial Expertise

Kean University Foundation Launches Student-Run Endowment to Foster Real-World Financial Expertise

Four Kean finance students are making investment decisions for a Kean University Foundation fund that will be used to benefit current and future students.
Ndaba Mandela, Grandson of Nelson Mandela, Other Activists Issue Calls for Change at Kean Human Rights Conference

Ndaba Mandela, Grandson of Nelson Mandela, Other Activists Issue Calls for Change at Kean Human Rights Conference

Kean’s 16th annual Human Rights Conference brought powerful human rights activists to campus, inspiring students to follow their lead in working for positive change.
Six new genetic counselors graduated from Kean in 2022. All have jobs.
Genetic Counseling Graduate Program Receives Accreditation for 6 Years

Genetic Counseling Graduate Program Receives Accreditation for 6 Years

One of Kean’s newest masters-level offerings, the genetic counseling program has a 100% graduation rate and 100% employment rate. It recently received accreditation from the accrediting body in the field.
Kean University's First Sports Summit
Kean Holds First Student-Run Sports Summit

Kean Holds First Student-Run Sports Summit

Kean students had the chance to network with and learn from professionals in the world of sports, at the Kean Sports Summit, run by students for students.
First-Generation Students Excel at Kean

First-Generation Students Excel at Kean

Students who are the first in their families to attend college find extra support and resources at Kean University. Watch and learn how Cougars climb higher.