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 Chamique Holdsclaw, a Black female with long, black dreads standing behind a black podium that says Kean University on it in white. There is a black microphone in front of her as well. Chamique is wearing a cream-colored buttoned-up shirt, and is looking into the crowd.
Kean Mental Health Summit Works to Make Connections

Kean Mental Health Summit Works to Make Connections

WNBA All Star Chamique Holdsclaw spoke to community leaders, care providers and Kean students as the University hosted an event focused on mental health.
 Chamique Holdsclaw, a Black female with long, black dreads standing behind a black podium that says Kean University on it in white. There is a black microphone in front of her as well. Chamique is wearing a cream-colored buttoned-up shirt, and is looking into the crowd.
Kean Mental Health Summit Works to Make Connections

Kean Mental Health Summit Works to Make Connections

WNBA All Star Chamique Holdsclaw spoke to community leaders, care providers and Kean students as the University hosted an event focused on mental health.
Picture of HRI Conference speakers Eric LeGrand and Isabel Mavrides-Calderon
Kean Human Rights Conference to Focus on Disability Justice

Kean Human Rights Conference to Focus on Disability Justice

The annual Human Rights Conference at Kean will feature former Rutgers University football player Eric LeGrand and disability rights activist Isabel Mavrides-Calderón on Friday, December 2.
CNN's Dana Bash is to give a Distinguished Lecture at Kean
CNN's Dana Bash to Lead Off Kean’s Distinguished Lecture Series

CNN's Dana Bash to Lead Off Kean’s Distinguished Lecture Series

Kean University’s Distinguished Lecture Series will kick off the year with a lecture on Tuesday, November 15 by CNN Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash, who will share her insight in a post-midterm elections conversation.

Kean Signs Youngest Player to Football Team

Kean Signs Youngest Player to Football Team

One small recruit is providing a big dose of inspiration to the Kean University football team, on and off the field. Kean Athletics partnered with Team Impact, a nonprofit that pairs kids with serious illness and disability with college sports teams, to draft the team’s #1 recruit, Ty Weinglass.

An overhead shot of Kean Skylands in the fall, with autumn leaves, a building and a lake.
Kean Skylands to Host Fall Learning Festival

Kean Skylands to Host Fall Learning Festival

Kean’s campus in northwest New Jersey, Kean Skylands, invites the community to a free, fun-filled event Saturday, October 29, with guided nature hikes, tours, community demonstrations and interactive seminars for all ages.
Kean public safety and administration officials pose with the Union County prosecutor.
Kean, Union County Join National ‘Safe Place’ to Combat Hate

Kean, Union County Join National ‘Safe Place’ to Combat Hate

Kean became the first university in New Jersey designated a “Safe Place” under a national program that assures a safe environment for victims of hate, bullying and threats.

Kean public safety and administration officials pose with the Union County prosecutor.
Kean, Union County Join National ‘Safe Place’ to Combat Hate

Kean, Union County Join National ‘Safe Place’ to Combat Hate

Kean became the first university in New Jersey designated a “Safe Place” under a national program that assures a safe environment for victims of hate, bullying and threats.

Kean Welcomes LGBTQIA+ Author for ‘Common Read’ Book Talk

Kean Welcomes LGBTQIA+ Author for ‘Common Read’ Book Talk

Best-selling author George M. Johnson met with Kean students and faculty on October 11 for a book reading and discussion as Kean took part in its second Common Read.
Kean Welcomes LGBTQIA+ Author for ‘Common Read’ Book Talk

Kean Welcomes LGBTQIA+ Author for ‘Common Read’ Book Talk

Best-selling author George M. Johnson met with Kean students and faculty on October 11 for a book reading and discussion as Kean took part in its second Common Read.