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Impending Winter Storm

Due to the impending storm, all classes and activities at Kean’s main campus in Union, Kean Ocean and Kean Skylands will operate remotely on Sunday, January 25, and Monday, January 26

The University will observe a Winter Wellness Day on Tuesday, January 27, following the storm. Classes and activities will not run, and employees are not expected to work. 

Due to ongoing power problems at the Kean Ocean Gateway Building, all classes and activities at Kean Ocean will also be conducted remotely on Friday, January 23, and Saturday, January 24. This only applies to Kean Ocean. 

Only essential personnel should report to work as scheduled during the remote period or on Tuesday. Employees with questions about their status should consult their supervisor. 

Keanu’s Kitchen will remain open for residential students on the Union campus from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday. 

All vehicles parked on the Union campus must be relocated to the Vaughn-Eames overnight parking lot by 6 p.m. on Saturday to allow for storm cleanup. Vehicles parked elsewhere on campus are subject to relocation. 

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Toni Smith-Thompson
Path from Protest to Participation Program Focuses on Long-Term Advocacy

Path from Protest to Participation Program Focuses on Long-Term Advocacy

An upcoming program at Kean about the role of women in advocating for social justice will feature Toni Smith-Thompson, an activist and former college athlete who used her platform to protest racial injustice.

Ali Stroker, a female with curly blond hair, sitting in her wheelchair on stage. She is wearing a red jump suit. Head tilted, singing. Stage is lit pink. Piano and flowers can partially be seen behind her.
Kean Stage Leads on Accessibility in the Arts

Kean Stage Leads on Accessibility in the Arts

Kean Stage is emerging as a leader in accessible theatre, offering sensory-friendly performances for children, sign-language interpretation and other measures to dismantle barriers to the arts for all audiences. 

View of the Clock Tower in the distance from Cougar Walk; pink flowering trees and spring greenery along the path.
New Urban Policy Institute Launches at Kean

New Urban Policy Institute Launches at Kean

The John S. Watson Institute of Urban Policy and Research at Kean will focus on practical, achievable solutions to improve the lives of people living in urban communities, building on the University’s commitment to scholarship and community service.
Kean President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D. with Kean students.
Kean Designated a First-gen Forward Institution

Kean Designated a First-gen Forward Institution

Kean University has been recognized as a First-gen Forward Institution by the Center for First-generation Student Success for its support and advancement of students who are the first in their families to attend college.
Kean Celebrates Women's History Month

Kean Celebrates Women's History Month

Kean University will honor the role women play in business, the sciences, education and now in the White House during Women’s History Month, featuring special events throughout the month of March. Watch as President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., kicks off the celebration in a video message.
Kean Celebrates Women's History Month

Kean Celebrates Women's History Month

Kean University will honor the role women play in business, the sciences, education and now in the White House during Women’s History Month, featuring special events throughout the month of March. Watch as President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., kicks off the celebration in a video message.
Kean student and U.S. Navy veteran Ashley Tufuga
Kean Receives USDOE Grant to Increase Services for Student Veterans

Kean Receives USDOE Grant to Increase Services for Student Veterans

Kean has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Education that will expand its nationally recognized services for student veterans to further smooth their transition to college and support them during their time at the University.

Kean will be rolling out electric buses on campus. This is an example of an electric bus.
Kean Receives State Grant to Roll Out Electric Buses

Kean Receives State Grant to Roll Out Electric Buses

Kean University received nearly $2 million in state grant money to purchase a fleet of seven electric shuttle buses that will provide environmental benefits on campus and beyond.
A nurse prepares a COVID-19 vaccine at the vaccination site on Kean University's campus.
Kean Kicks Off COVID-19 Expert Series Focusing on Vaccine Advocacy

Kean Kicks Off COVID-19 Expert Series Focusing on Vaccine Advocacy

In collaboration with the State of New Jersey, Kean University launched a roundtable discussion series to highlight the importance of COVID-19 vaccines, especially for communities of color, and other pandemic-related issues.
Kean University sophomore Jordan Johnson on stage with a spotlight behind her.
Spoken Word Performers to Be Featured at Kean’s Black History Month Kickoff

Spoken Word Performers to Be Featured at Kean’s Black History Month Kickoff

Spoken word is a blend of poetry, rap and performance that is gaining national exposure and will be a key part of Kean’s Black History Month Kickoff event this week.