Kean University
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- Topic: Academics
Kean Welcomes Associate Provost for Faculty Development Laura Baecher, Ed.D.
Kean Welcomes Associate Provost for Faculty Development Laura Baecher, Ed.D.
Following a comprehensive national search, the Office of the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs is pleased to announce that Laura Baecher, Ed.D., has been named Kean’s new associate provost for faculty development, effective this week.
Kean and the New Jersey Devils Establish New Partnership
Kean and the New Jersey Devils Establish New Partnership
The University has teamed up with the New Jersey Devils to provide students with educational and professional opportunities. The partnership gives students the chance to participate in a sports-business themed course co-facilitated with the team each year, and more. Let the power play begin!
President’s Task Force on Advising Makes Student Advisement Recommendations
President’s Task Force on Advising Makes Student Advisement Recommendations
The President’s Task Force on Advising this week presented five broad recommendations to improve academic advising at Kean University through streamlined implementation, transparent and thorough communication, targeted training and updated technology.
Where Are the Spotted Lanternflies?
Where Are the Spotted Lanternflies?
It may seem like spotted lanternflies are gone, but according to research at Kean University, they’re just moving to the bright lights and big cities.
Music and Theatre Students Share the Stage with Tony Winner Alex Newell
Music and Theatre Students Share the Stage with Tony Winner Alex Newell
Students in Kean’s music and theatre conservatories had another opportunity to sing with a Broadway star, this time joining Alex Newell as backup singers at their recent Kean Stage concert.
Theatre Students and Faculty Participate in On-Stage Intimacy Training
Theatre Students and Faculty Participate in On-Stage Intimacy Training
Kean Theatre Conservatory students and faculty learned techniques for staging theatrical kisses, offering consent and more.
‘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 Forensic Psychology Graduate Program Ranked #2 in U.S.
Kean Forensic Psychology Graduate Program Ranked #2 in U.S.
Kean University’s master’s program in forensic psychology has been ranked number 2 in the nation by CounselingPsychology.org.
Kean University Receives NSF Grant to Accelerate Innovation
Kean University Receives NSF Grant to Accelerate Innovation
Kean University has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to support capacity-building for innovative research and jumpstart entrepreneurship and discovery.
Kean Holocaust Resource Center Educator Named NJ Teacher of the Year
Kean Holocaust Resource Center Educator Named NJ Teacher of the Year
New Jersey’s 2023-2024 State Teacher of the Year is a Monmouth County high school teacher who works closely with the Holocaust Resource Center (HRC) and Diversity Council at Kean University.