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Deaf Actress Lauren Ridloff to Give President’s Distinguished Lecture at Kean
Deaf Actress Lauren Ridloff to Give President’s Distinguished Lecture at Kean
Tony-nominated actress Lauren Ridloff, who is also known for her roles as Marvel’s first Deaf superhero and as a regular in the TV show The Walking Dead, will address the Kean community on Monday, December 11 in the President’s Distinguished Lecture Series.
Recycling 500 Pounds of Plastic
Recycling 500 Pounds of Plastic
Kean Lecturer William Heyniger challenged his students to collect 500 pounds of plastic waste to earn a free bench. Learn about their impressive results and why film plastics, such as grocery bags, are so bad for the environment.
Law Enforcement, Mental Health Partnership ARRIVES at Kean
Law Enforcement, Mental Health Partnership ARRIVES at Kean
Kean is New Jersey’s first higher education institution to launch a new law enforcement program designed to de-escalate emergencies related to mental or behavioral health.
Cougar Pantry Upgrades Address Student Food Insecurity
Cougar Pantry Upgrades Address Student Food Insecurity
Healthy foods, pots and pans, and even salad kits with lettuce grown on campus are available through Cougar Pantry’s new 24/7 online ordering and food pick-up system.
Acting Governor Tahesha Way Signs Mental Health Bill at Kean
Acting Governor Tahesha Way Signs Mental Health Bill at Kean
Surrounded by Kean students and administrators, state and local legislators, and advocates, the acting governor signed a law aimed at strengthening mental health awareness and support on New Jersey college campuses.
Cougar Pride on Display at Kean Homecoming
Cougar Pride on Display at Kean Homecoming
Cougar spirit and pride were everywhere at Kean Homecoming. Students, alumni and community members gathered together on campus for food and fun during one of the most anticipated weekends of the year. Check out some of the highlights.
Kean Using Data from ‘Vitality Index’ to Support Student, Faculty and Staff Well-Being
Kean Using Data from ‘Vitality Index’ to Support Student, Faculty and Staff Well-Being
Kean has taken its commitment to well-being to the next level, with a first-of-its-kind “Vitality Index” to measure student, faculty and staff experiences and draw plans for improving the campus culture.
‘The Future Is Disabled’ Author Speaks at Kean’s Common Read
‘The Future Is Disabled’ Author Speaks at Kean’s Common Read
Author Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha gave a book reading as part of Kean’s annual shared reading experience, this year focused on the topic of disability justice.
Kean Wellness Center Welcomes University Community to Expanded Services
Kean Wellness Center Welcomes University Community to Expanded Services
The Kean Wellness Center has services to help students, faculty and staff make informed lifestyle choices. The newly refurbished Kean Wellness Center and the introduction of Uwill, a free telehealth mental health counseling service for students, will further support the well-being of the campus community.
Kean Assistant Vice President Selected for National Leadership Academy
Kean Assistant Vice President Selected for National Leadership Academy
Kean Assistant Vice President for Student Retention and Dean of Students Marvin Adames, J.D., joins the latest cohort of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities’ Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo.