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Kean Freshman Preserves the Histories of WW II Veterans
Kean Freshman Preserves the Histories of WW II Veterans
Michael Naya hopes to be a history professor one day. While the Kean freshman pursues that professional dream, he is doing the work of a historian, recording the military experiences of World War II veterans from around the country.
Kean Grad Serves for Success in Tennis World
Kean Grad Serves for Success in Tennis World
Kean alumnus Emir Hamzic ’20, a national collegiate tennis champion, is now putting his athletic skills to work becoming a leader in the tennis coaching world.
Kean Teams Shine in University’s Virtual Business Plan Competition
Kean Teams Shine in University’s Virtual Business Plan Competition
A web-based academic planning tool for college students and a “reverse bidding” app linking local businesses to prospective customers took top honors at the Kean University 2020 Business Plan Competition.
Kean Student Pens ‘Purrfect’ Children’s Book
Kean Student Pens ‘Purrfect’ Children’s Book
The inspiration for Kean student Jason Van Woeart’s first children’s book came in the form of a small, stray calico cat named Marina Cat.
The English education major wrote "The Adventures of Marina Cat: who ate my food?" after meeting and feeding the feline at a Carteret marina.
Public Relations Students Take on Clients and Gain Experience
Public Relations Students Take on Clients and Gain Experience
Kean students in the Public Relations Campaigns course are creating PR campaigns for clients in business, the arts and more as a way to build career skills and develop professional networks through their classwork. They are also getting feedback from Kean alumni who are now professionals in the field.
Q&A: Frank Argote-Freyre, Ph.D., Demystifies the Electoral College
Q&A: Frank Argote-Freyre, Ph.D., Demystifies the Electoral College
When does the Electoral College vote? Do electors get paid? How is the presidential electoral process working this year? Frank Argote-Freyre, Ph.D., a Kean associate professor of history and former elector sheds light on this hot topic.
Industrial Design Students Get Professional Feedback to Prepare for Job Market
Industrial Design Students Get Professional Feedback to Prepare for Job Market
Kean industrial design students are receiving important one-on-one feedback and networking with professionals through a collaboration with the prestigious global design company Aruliden.
Goodbye ‘Glass Ceiling,’ Hello ‘360-Degree Gender Sphere’
Goodbye ‘Glass Ceiling,’ Hello ‘360-Degree Gender Sphere’
Kean management Lecturer Dawn Adams-Harmon, DM, has developed a new theory for the invisible barrier to women’s career advancement in STEM fields, with research findings that replace the “glass ceiling” with a “360-Degree Gender Sphere.”
Kean President Emeritus Named Educator of the Year
Kean President Emeritus Named Educator of the Year
The Research & Development Council of New Jersey honored Kean President Emeritus Dawood Farahi, Ph.D., as the Educator of the Year at the recent Thomas Alva Edison Patent Awards ceremony in recognition of his innovative leadership in higher education and his impact in science and research.
Q&A: New Jersey Is a Leader on Environmental Justice
Q&A: New Jersey Is a Leader on Environmental Justice
Kean sociology Professor Celene Krauss, Ph.D., an expert on the intersection of gender, race, class and environmental justice, spoke to Kean News about environmental justice, the role of women, and the impact of Black Lives Matter.