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Vice President for Enrollment Services La Toro Yates, Ph.D., Builds on Kean’s Enrollment Growth
Vice President for Enrollment Services La Toro Yates, Ph.D., Builds on Kean’s Enrollment Growth
Kean’s new Vice President for Enrollment Services La Toro Yates, Ph.D., joined the University last month. A New Jersey native, he began his higher education career as an admissions counselor at St. Peter’s College in Jersey City, where he earned his undergraduate degree.
New Cougar Career Collaborative Initiative Boosts Student Career Opportunities
New Cougar Career Collaborative Initiative Boosts Student Career Opportunities
Kean University is expanding career development opportunities for students through a new initiative, the Cougar Career Collaborative, designed to strengthen partnerships between the University and employers.
Kean Launches Statewide Initiative to Strengthen African American Studies in NJ
Kean Launches Statewide Initiative to Strengthen African American Studies in NJ
Kean University’s Center for Africana Studies recently hosted the New Jersey Coalition of Africana Studies Summit, a landmark event that launched a new statewide initiative to expand and enhance African American studies in higher education.
President Repollet Delivers Keynote on Advancing Equity Through Artificial Intelligence at International Conference in Beijing
President Repollet Delivers Keynote on Advancing Equity Through Artificial Intelligence at International Conference in Beijing
President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., highlighted the potential of AI to advance equity and improve student success in higher education during a keynote at the International Association of University Presidents (IAUP) 2024 Conference in Beijing, sharing examples of Kean’s AI initiatives aimed at supporting diverse student needs.
Former U.S. Sen. Al Franken Kicks Off Impressive Lineup of President’s Distinguished Lecture Series Speakers
Former U.S. Sen. Al Franken Kicks Off Impressive Lineup of President’s Distinguished Lecture Series Speakers
Kean's PDLS will showcase distinguished speakers on the topics of politics, human rights, science, technology, media and the arts. The lectures are open to the public, with free tickets for Kean students, faculty and staff.
Kean Prior Learning Assessment Helps Returning Students Earn Their Degrees
Kean Prior Learning Assessment Helps Returning Students Earn Their Degrees
Returning students with some college credit but no degree recently attended a Global Education and Resource Campus workshop to learn how to document the career skills and knowledge they've acquired, with the goal of earning academic credit.
Hundreds Attend Inaugural Higher Ed Conference on Teaching
Hundreds Attend Inaugural Higher Ed Conference on Teaching
Faculty from Kean and nearly two dozen other universities gathered virtually to exchange effective teaching strategies and discuss the role of AI in education during the conference hosted by Kean’s Office of the Provost.
Kean Associate Vice President Named to HACU Leadership Academy
Kean Associate Vice President Named to HACU Leadership Academy
Neva Lozada, Ed.D., is one of only 45 higher education professionals nationwide selected as a fellow in the prestigious Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo, a program aimed at increasing diverse leadership in higher education.
Kean’s Cougar Re-entry Program Hosts Successful Career Fair
Kean’s Cougar Re-entry Program Hosts Successful Career Fair
The program, which assists individuals involved in the justice system in reentering the workforce, held a Jobs Fair at Kean Hall, connecting more than a dozen attendees with companies offering long-term employment opportunities.
Kean Draws Thousands of Visitors to Jazz & Roots Music Festival
Kean Draws Thousands of Visitors to Jazz & Roots Music Festival
Music lovers packed The Lawn at Enlow Hall for Kean’s annual free outdoor music festival. From soulful jazz to electrifying reggae, the community event celebrated music and culture with performances that lit up the stage and filled the air with good vibes.