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Kean’s Role as Hispanic-Serving Institution Demonstrated at White House and at Home
Kean’s Role as Hispanic-Serving Institution Demonstrated at White House and at Home
Kean’s rise in prominence as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) was showcased as the University’s president met with education leaders in Washington, D.C. today at the same time that the state’s top-ranking Latina addressed students and visitors on the Union campus.
Study Abroad Adventure in South Korea
Study Abroad Adventure in South Korea
A group of Kean Global Studies students spent a month in South Korea, getting an immersive cultural experience as part of a unique Travelearn program that earned them credits while they participated in an internship.
Kean University Adopts Academic Reorganization Plan
Kean University Adopts Academic Reorganization Plan
A sweeping academic reorganization creates Kean’s new College of Health Professions and Human Services and the new School of Integrative Science and Technology in Hennings College for Kean's STEM honors program.
Documentary on 9/11 Commission Premieres at Kean
Documentary on 9/11 Commission Premieres at Kean
The Human Rights Institute at Kean commemorated the anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks with the world premiere of the documentary, "Are We Safer Today?," a film about the 9/11 Commission investigation of the attacks. Former New Jersey Governor Tom Kean attended and shared his experience as chair of the commission.
Kean Named a ‘National University’ by U.S. News & World Report, Ranked in Top 50 for Social Mobility
Kean Named a ‘National University’ by U.S. News & World Report, Ranked in Top 50 for Social Mobility
Kean was elevated to National University status by U.S. News & World Report, reflecting the University’s growing stature in research and scholarship, and Kean ranks 46th in the country for its strength in seeing economically disadvantaged students through to graduation.
By the Book: Kean Unites for Common Read of ‘All Boys Aren’t Blue’
By the Book: Kean Unites for Common Read of ‘All Boys Aren’t Blue’
Kean University students are building community and sharing an intellectual experience through the University’s second annual Common Read, in which students are invited to read the same book.
Two Kean Education Grads Vie for New Jersey Teacher of the Year
Two Kean Education Grads Vie for New Jersey Teacher of the Year
Middlesex County Teacher of the Year Leana Malinowsky ’08, ’12 M.A., and Ocean County Teacher of the Year Christine Girtain ’05 M.A., developed their skills and passion for teaching at Kean.
President Repollet Celebrates ‘Kean on the Rise’ in Opening Day Address
President Repollet Celebrates ‘Kean on the Rise’ in Opening Day Address
Kean University President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., today told a packed auditorium of faculty, staff and students at his Opening Day Address that “Kean is on the rise” and called on them to be part of the University’s continuing transformation.
Kean Welcomes New Faculty for Fall Semester
Kean Welcomes New Faculty for Fall Semester
Kean University welcomed more than 50 new faculty members this year as the University continues to climb higher in both scholarly research and transformational teaching.
Kean Enrolling Largest Freshman Class Ever for Fall 2022
Kean Enrolling Largest Freshman Class Ever for Fall 2022
Kean University’s freshman enrollment this Fall is projected to be the highest in the University’s history, with more than 2,000 students currently registered for classes. The strong enrollment for full-time freshmen shows the increased demand for Kean’s affordable, world-class education.