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Kean's First Equity Hackathon | Closing Gaps for a Brighter Future

Faculty and staff at Kean are collaborating to close equity gaps and create a more inclusive campus during the University's first Equity Hackathon. Watch and see the teamwork in action.

Assistant Professor Lakshmi Subramanian, Ph.D. works with a student researcher

Kean Researcher Works to Make Self-driving Cars Safer for Pedestrians

Kean Assistant Professor Lakshmi Subramanian, Ph.D., is using virtual reality technology to research ways to make crossing the street safer for pedestrians in the era of self-driving cars.

Kean University Announces Unified Commencement Ceremony for Undergraduate and Graduate Students

Kean University will celebrate one unified commencement ceremony for both undergraduate and graduate students on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the Prudential Center in Newark.

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Kean University Joins Prestigious Research Portal, Fostering Collaborations

Kean researchers will be able to expand their work's reach and impact by connecting with business partners and academic colleagues through ResearchwithNJ, a portal developed by the New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology.

Wilkins Theatre at Kean University's Union campus

Kean University Names Rehearsal Space in Honor of Alumna Ellen Arlene Brautigan ’78

The Ellen Arlene Brautigan ’78 Rehearsal Hall in Wilkins Theatre honors the late business alumna for her generosity and decades of service on the Alumni Association Board.

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Kean Board Approves Launch of Ph.D. in Computer Science and Bachelor’s in Artificial Intelligence Programs

Kean University, New Jersey's urban research university, is moving forward on expanding its academic portfolio with two groundbreaking programs – a Ph.D. in Computer Science and a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence – reinforcing its position at the forefront of technological education and innovation.

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Kean Launches Pilot Program to Fund Career-Defining Student Internships

The new Professional Development Internship Fund (PDIF) pilot program will provide substantial financial support and other career development resources to help students secure and complete internships.

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Monmouth County Vocational School District, Brookdale Community College and Kean University Announce Groundbreaking Nursing Pathway Program for Fall 2025

The Nursing Bridge to Excellence program will offer an affordable, flexible pathway to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) to meet the rising demand for skilled nurses.

Kean Students Excel in Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge for Second Year

Students from Kean University’s College of Business and Public Management (CBPM) reached the top echelon of competitors in the Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge for the second year in a row.

Autism Advocate Temple Grandin, Ph.D., to Give Lecture at Kean University

The well-known advocate for the autism community and expert in animal science will present The World Needs All Kinds of Minds as part of the President’s Distinguished Lecture Series on Thursday, December 5.

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