Kean University
Winter Weather Announcement
All classes and activities at Kean Ocean will continue to be conducted remotely through Sunday, March 1, due to ongoing power issues.
This remote schedule applies only to Kean Ocean. Kean’s main campus in Union and Kean Skylands will operate as normal.
Only essential personnel should report in person for work at Kean Ocean during this time. Employees with questions about their status should consult their supervisor.
News Archive
Kean Unveils New Campus Tour Video
Kean Unveils New Campus Tour Video
Learn all about Kean University from the people who know it best - our students. Follow student guides on a tour of Kean's campuses in Union, Toms River and Jefferson, New Jersey and in Wenzhou, China. The campus tour video offers an overview of the University and demonstrates how Kean's mission to provide an accessible, affordable, world-class college education is experienced on campus through outstanding academic programs, state-of-the-art facilities and vibrant student life.
Kean Welcomes New College of Education Dean
Kean Welcomes New College of Education Dean
A former elementary school teacher who rose to become a leader in higher education, Barbara R. Ridener, Ph.D., is the new dean of Kean's College of Education.
Supplemental Instruction Improves Grades and Retention at Kean
Supplemental Instruction Improves Grades and Retention at Kean
Students in challenging courses like chemistry and computer science are boosting their grades and their confidence by attending supplemental instruction sessions in a new program at Kean.
New Freshman Research Initiative to Launch at Kean
New Freshman Research Initiative to Launch at Kean
Kean University is heightening its focus on undergraduate research by introducing a new Freshman Research Initiative that will involve students in high-quality research during their first year on campus.
From Kean to the NBA, Alumnus Talks Careers with Students
From Kean to the NBA, Alumnus Talks Careers with Students
Every time NBA fans watch an instant replay or read the statistics that crop up during broadcasts of the games, they see the work of Kean alumnus Chris Halton.
And he credits Kean with helping him get started.
Q&A: Navigating the Psychological and Ethical Aspects of Genetic Counseling
Q&A: Navigating the Psychological and Ethical Aspects of Genetic Counseling
The director of the genetic counseling graduate program at Kean says trained genetic counselors are essential for helping patients navigate complex testing procedures and results that can have wide-ranging implications for lifetime health.
Explore Kean University in our New Campus Tour Video
Explore Kean University in our New Campus Tour Video
Welcome to Kean University! Follow our student guides for a tour of Kean's campuses -- complete with world-class academic programs, new residence halls and vibrant student life.
Former Obama Advisor David Axelrod Tells Audience at Kean to ‘Hold Us Accountable’
Former Obama Advisor David Axelrod Tells Audience at Kean to ‘Hold Us Accountable’
Political consultant and former senior White House advisor David Axelrod urged an audience at Kean’s Distinguished Lecture Series to use the tools they’ve been given and get involved in politics and government to hold the system accountable.
A Sneak Peek of Kean’s Newest Academic Building, Hynes Hall
A Sneak Peek of Kean’s Newest Academic Building, Hynes Hall
Kean President Dawood Farahi, Ph.D., this week toured Hynes Hall, Kean’s newest academic building which is currently under construction, with a delegation of top leadership from the University and the College of Business and Public Management (CBPM) and its schools.
Q&A: Kean Professor James Drylie, Ph.D., on Reducing Mass Shootings and Enhancing Public Safety
Q&A: Kean Professor James Drylie, Ph.D., on Reducing Mass Shootings and Enhancing Public Safety
James J. Drylie, Ph.D., executive director of the School of Criminal Justice and Public Administration and a U.S./U.K. Fulbright Police Scholar, discusses the reasons behind mass shootings in the nation and what can be done about them.