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Theatre and Music Students Perform with Tony Winner Kelli O’Hara
Theatre and Music Students Perform with Tony Winner Kelli O’Hara
You know you’re having a good day when Tony Award-winner Kelli O’Hara insists on singing a second song with you before a sold-out crowd. That’s what happened to 20 Kean University theatre and music students who auditioned to perform To Build a Home from the Broadway show The Bridges of Madison County with O’Hara at her recent Kean Stage concert.
Wines Found at Liberty Hall Sold at Auction; Will Improve Access to Museum
Wines Found at Liberty Hall Sold at Auction; Will Improve Access to Museum
A collection of centuries-old Madeira wines uncovered at Liberty Hall recently went up for auction at the famed Christie’s auction house in New York, and the proceeds will help restore a 1920s-era elevator at the landmark museum that was once the home of New Jersey's first-elected governor.
Better Food Advocate and Renowned Chef Tom Colicchio to Speak at Human Rights Conference
Better Food Advocate and Renowned Chef Tom Colicchio to Speak at Human Rights Conference
Award-winning chef and food policy activist Tom Colicchio, head judge and executive producer on Bravo Television’s Top Chef, will be the featured speaker at the Human Rights Institute conference in March that will focus on hunger and food insecurity.
‘Professional Fixer,’ Inspiration for Scandal TV Drama, Joins Kean’s Distinguished Lecture Series on February 6
‘Professional Fixer,’ Inspiration for Scandal TV Drama, Joins Kean’s Distinguished Lecture Series on February 6
The woman who inspired the hit TV series Scandal, high-powered crisis manager Judy A. Smith, will discuss her work in politics, media and top-level crisis management when Kean University’s Distinguished Lecture Series continues on Wednesday, February 6.
Presidential Historian Jon Meacham Offers Perspective and Hope
Presidential Historian Jon Meacham Offers Perspective and Hope
Taking a long view of the American political climate, presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham reminded an audience at Kean University that the country has come through difficult times before and will again.
Return of the Cougars for Homecoming
Return of the Cougars for Homecoming
The Kean University community came together for a day of fun and school spirit at Kean’s Star Wars-themed Homecoming, Return of the Cougars.
Students Embark on an Involvement Adventure
Students Embark on an Involvement Adventure
Two weeks of fun and games with a purpose — Involvement Week and Involvement Games — encouraged students to join clubs and organizations on campus.
The ‘Poetics of Practice’ at Inaugural College of Liberal Arts Convocation
The ‘Poetics of Practice’ at Inaugural College of Liberal Arts Convocation
Poet Terrance Hayes was the keynote speaker at the first College of Liberal Arts Convocation, which officially launched the 2018-2019 academic year.
President Farahi Gives Opening Day Address
President Farahi Gives Opening Day Address
President Dawood Farahi, Ph.D., kicked off the start of the 2018-2019 academic year with his annual Opening Day Address to faculty and staff, highlighting Kean's achievements from the past year and offering new plans to move the University forward on a path of excellence and opportunity.
Kean Hosts Summer Conferences for Aspiring and Experienced Teachers
Kean Hosts Summer Conferences for Aspiring and Experienced Teachers
Kean University furthered its legacy as a leader in teacher training with two summer conferences held on the Union campus — one for middle school students who plan to be teachers, and the other for experienced educators looking to sharpen their skills