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Illuminate Your Holidays at Kean's Planetarium

Illuminate Your Holidays at Kean's Planetarium

The Kean University Planetarium invites all members of the community to experience Seasons of Light, a spectacular light show that combines astronomy with the spirit of the winter season. Seasons of Light will be shown from 3:30-4:15 p.m.

“Visions from The Metropolis” Opens at Kean University

“Visions from The Metropolis” Opens at Kean University

In Kean University’s mission to expand influence and appreciation of the visual arts, Italian artist Franca Marini has opened her exhibit Visions From the Metropolis with a reception Thursday November 2nd, and the Karl and Helen Burger Gallery.
 

A Playwright’s Narrative

A Playwright’s Narrative

Emily Conklin ’15 began turning her experiences into stories at age 10. In developing her own life’s script, becoming a playwright seemed like an unlikely ending. But that all changed when she, on a whim, signed up for a playwriting class at Kean University.

Empty Place Settings Represent Victims of Domestic Violence

Empty Place Settings Represent Victims of Domestic Violence

As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Kean University collaborated with the YWCA (Young Women’s Christian Association) of Union County to host the 10th annual An Empty Place at the Table exhibition and performance at Kean’s Miron Student Center on Thursday, October 26.
Trans Author Ryan Sallans Shares His Transition Story

Trans Author Ryan Sallans Shares His Transition Story

LGBT+ rights advocate and transgender man Ryan Sallans, author of The Second Son, a memoir of his transition experience, retold his journey at Kean's Miron Student Center on Tuesday, October 10.

Provost Speaks to the Importance of a Bachelor’s Degree

Provost Speaks to the Importance of a Bachelor’s Degree

Jeffrey H. Toney, Ph.D., Kean University provost and vice president for academic affairs, told a statewide gathering of leaders in higher education, government and business that the value of bachelor’s degree cannot be measured in dollars and cents.

Kean University Signs Joint Admissions Agreement with Union County College

Kean University Signs Joint Admissions Agreement with Union County College

Kean University now has a Joint Admissions Agreement with Union County College, less than a month after Kean finalized a similar agreement with Middlesex County College.

Kean University Gallery Exhibitions Explore Refugees and War

Kean University Gallery Exhibitions Explore Refugees and War

In Kean University’s continuing efforts to promote human rights awareness to students and the larger Kean community, two Kean galleries are featuring exhibitions that explore refugees and war.