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Artist Ricardo Roig displays a piece of his art in his studio
Contemporary Artist Ricardo Roig Celebrates Solo Exhibition with Art Scholarship Announcement at Kean University

Contemporary Artist Ricardo Roig Celebrates Solo Exhibition with Art Scholarship Announcement at Kean University

Artist Ricardo Roig ’08, Kean University alumnus and artist-in-residence, is furthering his commitment to the University with the creation of the Roig Family Art Scholarship. 

Keanu's Winter Break Bucket List

Keanu's Winter Break Bucket List

Keanu the Cougar wanted to hang out with his best friend, President Repollet, over Winter Break. Find out what they planned.
Lauren Ridloff gives her lecture, the audience use their hands to show applause
Actress Lauren Ridloff Shares Insight on Representation in Kean President’s Distinguished Lecture

Actress Lauren Ridloff Shares Insight on Representation in Kean President’s Distinguished Lecture

Sharing her journey from the Broadway stage to the Marvel film universe, the Deaf actress spoke to the Kean community about the importance of visibility and opportunity.
Ndaba Mandela, Grandson of Nelson Mandela, Other Activists Issue Calls for Change at Kean Human Rights Conference

Ndaba Mandela, Grandson of Nelson Mandela, Other Activists Issue Calls for Change at Kean Human Rights Conference

Kean’s 16th annual Human Rights Conference brought powerful human rights activists to campus, inspiring students to follow their lead in working for positive change.
Kean University's First Sports Summit
Kean Holds First Student-Run Sports Summit

Kean Holds First Student-Run Sports Summit

Kean students had the chance to network with and learn from professionals in the world of sports, at the Kean Sports Summit, run by students for students.
Panelists in the Public Affairs career forum speak to students at a dais
Kean Public Affairs Alumni Offer Students Expertise in Government

Kean Public Affairs Alumni Offer Students Expertise in Government

A panel of public officials, many of them Kean University alumni, shared career advice during a Kean Public Affairs Forum held on November 20.

Deaf actress Lauren Ridloff
Deaf Actress Lauren Ridloff to Give President’s Distinguished Lecture at Kean

Deaf Actress Lauren Ridloff to Give President’s Distinguished Lecture at Kean

Tony-nominated actress Lauren Ridloff, who is also known for her roles as Marvel’s first Deaf superhero and as a regular in the TV show The Walking Dead, will address the Kean community on Monday, December 11 in the President’s Distinguished Lecture Series.

Recycling 500 Pounds of Plastic

Recycling 500 Pounds of Plastic

Kean Lecturer William Heyniger challenged his students to collect 500 pounds of plastic waste to earn a free bench. Learn about their impressive results and why film plastics, such as grocery bags, are so bad for the environment.

The attorney general and the Kean president stand at a podium
Law Enforcement, Mental Health Partnership ARRIVES at Kean

Law Enforcement, Mental Health Partnership ARRIVES at Kean

Kean is New Jersey’s first higher education institution to launch a new law enforcement program designed to de-escalate emergencies related to mental or behavioral health.
Cougar pantry food lockers
Cougar Pantry Upgrades Address Student Food Insecurity

Cougar Pantry Upgrades Address Student Food Insecurity

Healthy foods, pots and pans, and even salad kits with lettuce grown on campus are available through Cougar Pantry’s new 24/7 online ordering and food pick-up system.