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Kean Senior Combines Love of Travel, Psychology and Literacy to Write a Children’s Book
Kean Senior Combines Love of Travel, Psychology and Literacy to Write a Children’s Book
Graduating senior Charlene Higgs created Bodhi the Bird, the main character in her first children’s book, to teach children about positivity, perseverance and finding friends who love you the way you are.
Kean University Yoga Program Builds Mind-Body Connection and Community
Kean University Yoga Program Builds Mind-Body Connection and Community
Kean's Yoga Teacher Certification Program is one of only two in New Jersey that offers certification and college credit. From enhancing classroom teaching skills to empowering future healthcare professionals, this program teaches students to embody mind, body and spirit.
Kean Human Rights Conference Shows ‘How Gen Z Is Changing the World’
Kean Human Rights Conference Shows ‘How Gen Z Is Changing the World’
Two Gen Z changemakers who began their human rights work as teenagers — David Hogg and Tiana Day — delivered powerful messages to the conference’s nearly 1,200 attendees
United Sound, Harmonious Future: Kean University's Choral Program
United Sound, Harmonious Future: Kean University's Choral Program
Experience the harmony of the Kean University Choral Program, where students and faculty share their passion for music. Under the direction of Rachel Carlson, DMA, the program has grown to include three choirs –– the concert chorale, treble choir and community chorale. Kean’s inclusive and vibrant music program prepares students for careers in music education and performance.
Visual Storytelling: Spring Exhibitions at the Galleries at Kean University
Visual Storytelling: Spring Exhibitions at the Galleries at Kean University
The power of storytelling through art, history and culture unfolds this spring at the Galleries at Kean and the Special Collections Research Library and Archive (SCARLA).
Collaborative ‘Think Tank Hackathon’ Sparks New Ideas for Student Success at Kean University
Collaborative ‘Think Tank Hackathon’ Sparks New Ideas for Student Success at Kean University
New uses for University buses, zero-cost textbooks and other ideas were pitched as ways to support student success in Kean's Think Tank Hackathon.
Actor Giancarlo Esposito Shares Insights in Kean's President’s Distinguished Lecture
Actor Giancarlo Esposito Shares Insights in Kean's President’s Distinguished Lecture
In a thought-provoking conversation, award-winning actor Giancarlo Esposito inspired the audience with wisdom from his five-decade career spanning Broadway, film and television, encouraging aspiring actors and others to pursue their passions "with your whole being."
Kean University Cybersecurity Competition: Students Take on High-Tech Challenges
Kean University Cybersecurity Competition: Students Take on High-Tech Challenges
Students from Kean University and neighboring schools came together to test their cybersecurity skills in an innovative competition. Using Bluetooth Low Energy smart tags and real-world problem-solving, participants learned teamwork, creativity, and cutting-edge security applications.
Kean University to Add Women’s Flag Football as Varsity Sport
Kean University to Add Women’s Flag Football as Varsity Sport
The Cougars are adding women's flag football to their athletic program, bringing its total varsity sports to 24, with the team competing at the recreation level this Spring before transitioning to varsity status in 2026.
Pickleball Club Builds Community at Kean University
Pickleball Club Builds Community at Kean University
When Kean University student Emily Lari saw an opportunity to bring pickleball to campus, she took action and started her own club. Discover how leadership, determination, and a little marketing knowledge turned a small idea into a thriving community of students.