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- Topic: Community Engaged Learning
Finding Meaning Through Art: Students in Kean’s Learning Communities Visit the Newark Museum
Finding Meaning Through Art: Students in Kean’s Learning Communities Visit the Newark Museum
The Newark Museum became an extension of the classroom for students in Kean’s General Education Learning Communities as they explored how creativity connects to history, identity and community.
Kean’s Interprofessional Grand Rounds: Building Better Care Teams
Kean’s Interprofessional Grand Rounds: Building Better Care Teams
This immersive learning experience brings together students from multiple specialties to collaborate on real-world patient cases, which fosters the teamwork, communication and clinical decision-making skills needed for today's patient-centered healthcare environment.
College Steps at Kean: Empowering Students with Disabilities to Thrive
College Steps at Kean: Empowering Students with Disabilities to Thrive
The College Steps program helps Kean students with learning and behavioral disabilities build confidence, independence and community. Hear from student Rayhan Hasan and his father about how the program's mentorship and support have empowered him to thrive.
GE Program Brings Learning to Life: Kean Students Explore Ellis Island
GE Program Brings Learning to Life: Kean Students Explore Ellis Island
Students experienced the history and impact of immigration firsthand during a visit to Ellis Island as part of Kean's general education program.
Hands-On Learning: Students Explore Sustainability
Hands-On Learning: Students Explore Sustainability
Students took learning to new heights during a rooftop visit to Solar Landscape in Newark as part of Kean’s general education program. They learned how clean energy works and how solar technology is powering homes in New Jersey.
Learning Through Service at the Community FoodBank of NJ
Learning Through Service at the Community FoodBank of NJ
As part of Kean's General Education Program, students spent the day volunteering to gain meaningful hands-on experience in public service and civic engagement.
Battlefield to Playing Field: Kean University Doctoral Student Helps Student-Veterans Connect
Battlefield to Playing Field: Kean University Doctoral Student Helps Student-Veterans Connect
Battlefield to Playing Field, created by Kean doctoral student Christine Laskowski, supports student-veterans and their families through connection and community as they navigate the transition from service to civilian and academic life.
Community Chorale Brings Together Kean Students, Alumni and Local Residents
Community Chorale Brings Together Kean Students, Alumni and Local Residents
Rachel Carlson directs the Community Chorale, a group consisting of Kean students, alumni, staff and local community members.
Kean University Advances Dialogue and Unity at New Jersey Coalition of Africana Studies Summit
Kean University Advances Dialogue and Unity at New Jersey Coalition of Africana Studies Summit
Kean University hosted the second annual New Jersey Coalition of Africana Studies Summit
Kean University Receives State Grant to Support Student Teachers in High-Poverty School Districts
Kean University Receives State Grant to Support Student Teachers in High-Poverty School Districts
The $375,000 NJDOE grant will support a program, led by Assistant Professor Alex Guzman, Ed.D., and other Kean faculty, that promotes culturally responsive teaching and reduces early attrition for student teachers and educators in North Plainfield.