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Kean University Is First in NJ to Join National Moon Shot for Equity Partnership

Kean University Is First in NJ to Join National Moon Shot for Equity Partnership

As part of a longstanding commitment to diversity and equity in higher education, Kean University announced today it is the first university in New Jersey to join Moon Shot for Equity, a national network of colleges and universities committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education by 2030

New York Red Bulls, Kean University Team Up on Mini Pitch for Newark Students

New York Red Bulls, Kean University Team Up on Mini Pitch for Newark Students

The New York Red Bulls and Kean University teamed up with the U.S. Soccer Foundation to build a mini pitch at Peshine Avenue School in Newark.
Leveling Up the Esports Playing Field

Leveling Up the Esports Playing Field

Although women account for nearly half of gamers in the U.S., only 8% of college esports players are women. The Kean Esports Team is trying to change that by leveling the playing field and being more inclusive for female gamers.
CNN's Dana Bash giving a Distinguished Lecture at Kean
CNN’s Dana Bash Discusses ‘Divided’ Electorate in Distinguished Lecture

CNN’s Dana Bash Discusses ‘Divided’ Electorate in Distinguished Lecture

CNN’s Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash kicked off Kean’s Distinguished Lecture Series with an overview of the midterm elections, saying the close races for Congress show how important it is to vote.
CNN's Dana Bash giving a Distinguished Lecture at Kean
CNN’s Dana Bash Discusses ‘Divided’ Electorate in Distinguished Lecture

CNN’s Dana Bash Discusses ‘Divided’ Electorate in Distinguished Lecture

CNN’s Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash kicked off Kean’s Distinguished Lecture Series with an overview of the midterm elections, saying the close races for Congress show how important it is to vote.
 Chamique Holdsclaw, a Black female with long, black dreads standing behind a black podium that says Kean University on it in white. There is a black microphone in front of her as well. Chamique is wearing a cream-colored buttoned-up shirt, and is looking into the crowd.
Kean Mental Health Summit Works to Make Connections

Kean Mental Health Summit Works to Make Connections

WNBA All Star Chamique Holdsclaw spoke to community leaders, care providers and Kean students as the University hosted an event focused on mental health.
 Chamique Holdsclaw, a Black female with long, black dreads standing behind a black podium that says Kean University on it in white. There is a black microphone in front of her as well. Chamique is wearing a cream-colored buttoned-up shirt, and is looking into the crowd.
Kean Mental Health Summit Works to Make Connections

Kean Mental Health Summit Works to Make Connections

WNBA All Star Chamique Holdsclaw spoke to community leaders, care providers and Kean students as the University hosted an event focused on mental health.
Picture of HRI Conference speakers Eric LeGrand and Isabel Mavrides-Calderon
Kean Human Rights Conference to Focus on Disability Justice

Kean Human Rights Conference to Focus on Disability Justice

The annual Human Rights Conference at Kean will feature former Rutgers University football player Eric LeGrand and disability rights activist Isabel Mavrides-Calderón on Friday, December 2.
CNN's Dana Bash is to give a Distinguished Lecture at Kean
CNN's Dana Bash to Lead Off Kean’s Distinguished Lecture Series

CNN's Dana Bash to Lead Off Kean’s Distinguished Lecture Series

Kean University’s Distinguished Lecture Series will kick off the year with a lecture on Tuesday, November 15 by CNN Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash, who will share her insight in a post-midterm elections conversation.

Kean Signs Youngest Player to Football Team

Kean Signs Youngest Player to Football Team

One small recruit is providing a big dose of inspiration to the Kean University football team, on and off the field. Kean Athletics partnered with Team Impact, a nonprofit that pairs kids with serious illness and disability with college sports teams, to draft the team’s #1 recruit, Ty Weinglass.