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College of Education Among First in N.J. to Receive New National Accreditation

College of Education Among First in N.J. to Receive New National Accreditation

Kean University has received the gold seal of approval for its educator preparation programs. The College of Education received national accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), reinforcing its commitment to excellence in teacher training.
Nathan Weiss Graduate College Confers Nearly 700 Advanced Degrees

Nathan Weiss Graduate College Confers Nearly 700 Advanced Degrees

Singing a song from the Broadway musical Hamilton that helped make him a star, Tony Award-winner Leslie Odom Jr. told graduates to live a life of intention as he spoke at Kean University’s Nathan Weiss Graduate College Commencement on Tuesday, May 15, at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark.
U.S. Senator Cory Booker Tells Kean’s Class of 2018 to Find Power in Kindness

U.S. Senator Cory Booker Tells Kean’s Class of 2018 to Find Power in Kindness

In a commencement ceremony filled with emotion and personal stories, U.S. Senator Cory Booker, a self-proclaimed “Jersey boy,” called on the graduating class of Kean University to lead with love.
Kean University commencement 2018
Meet the Class of 2018

Meet the Class of 2018

Each member of Kean’s Class of 2018 has a story to tell – of perseverance, hard work and triumph. As commencements are held this week, we take a moment to reflect on some of our extraordinary graduates.

 

Record Funding for Student-Centered Quality First Initiative Grants

Record Funding for Student-Centered Quality First Initiative Grants

Kean University will be launching an artificial intelligence communication platform, creating a human rights learning community and using new digital tools to support veterans among projects supported by the Quality First Initiative (QFI) grant program.

Eight New Academic Programs to Launch in Fall 2018

Eight New Academic Programs to Launch in Fall 2018

Kean University is expanding its academic offerings with eight new undergraduate and graduate-level programs that will be introduced in Fall 2018.

Graduating English Major Weaves Story of Success

Graduating English Major Weaves Story of Success

Take it from the Class of 2018’s Schané Flowers – no matter the challenges, include internships in your Kean education.

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Kean’s Best and Brightest Celebrated at Honors Convocation

Kean’s Best and Brightest Celebrated at Honors Convocation

In front of an enthusiastic crowd of family, friends and supporters, Kean University recognized nearly 950 seniors who will graduate with honors as part of the Class of 2018 at the Senior Honors Convocation on Friday, May 4 at Harwood Arena.

Advice for the Class of 2018

Advice for the Class of 2018

As Kean University's Class of 2018 prepares to graduate, distinguished alumni and celebrated guest speakers offer their advice on finding professional and personal fulfillment in life.

Advocacy 101: A How-to on Activism

Advocacy 101: A How-to on Activism

Kean University students recently learned how to turn their political causes like universal healthcare and pay equality for women into activism, in a step-by-step tutorial from someone who lobbies Congress for a living.