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Student Researchers Excel at Kean Research Days
Student Researchers Excel at Kean Research Days
VIDEO: Student research projects, including "The Psychopathology of Batman" and "Do People Take the Fastest Route?," were the highlight of Kean Research Days, a two-day celebration of discovery and academic accomplishment held across the University.
Michael Graves College Students are 'Thinking Creatively'
Michael Graves College Students are 'Thinking Creatively'
The annual Thinking Creatively conference gives design and architecture students at Kean the chance to learn from leaders in their fields and work with them on real-world projects. This year the students took a hands-on approach to creative work for the Elizabeth, N.J. postal service.
Kean Graduate Students Train In Real Allied Healthcare Scenarios
Kean Graduate Students Train In Real Allied Healthcare Scenarios
Graduate students studying physical therapy, speech, occupational therapy and more got the chance to learn from each other and work together to help a fictional patient during Kean's Interprofessional Grand Rounds program.
Earth Week Educates and Inspires Students
Earth Week Educates and Inspires Students
Kean students passionate about protecting the environment shared their message on campus with a series of Earth Week events, including a cleanup of the Elizabeth River and an Earth Day Fair.
The Team Approach to Learning
The Team Approach to Learning
VIDEO: At the Michael Graves College Thinking Creatively conference's Let's Charrette and the Nathan Weiss Graduate College Grand Rounds, students from various academic disciplines worked together to develop interdisciplinary solutions in real-world scenarios.
Kean Dance Marathon Sets Sixth Straight Fundraising Record
Kean Dance Marathon Sets Sixth Straight Fundraising Record
The Kean Dance Marathon raised $54,175 for Children's Specialized Hospital in Mountainside, another record. The marathon has raised more than $230,000 for the hospital since it began in 2014.
Students Help Make Theatre Sensory Friendly for All
Students Help Make Theatre Sensory Friendly for All
The sound level in Wilkins Theater was lowered, the house lights were cut in half, and a team of Kean graduate students provided sensory friendly sand play, crafts, games and a crawl-through tunnel during a recent performance of the children’s show Pinkalicious: The Musical
Chelsea Clinton Urges Action to Help Endangered Species
Chelsea Clinton Urges Action to Help Endangered Species
Best-selling author and animal rights advocate Chelsea Clinton joined Senator Raymond J. Lesniak at Kean's Enlow Recital Hall to discuss her new book, "Don't Let Them Disappear." The former first daughter answered questions from children and signed books for the sold-out crowd.
Research Days Speaker Creates STEAM from STEM
Research Days Speaker Creates STEAM from STEM
The keynote speaker at Kean's Research Days will be celebrated artist Paula Gaetano Adi, known for her works that combine art and technology. Her appearance highlights the addition of the arts to the traditional STEM fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Award-winning Chef Tom Colicchio Advocates for Healthy Food for All
Award-winning Chef Tom Colicchio Advocates for Healthy Food for All
Speaking at the 12th Annual Human Rights Institute Conference, Hunger: The Politics of Food, the food policy activist and head judge of Bravo’s Top Chef told the audience to go beyond food drives and demand action from elected leaders.