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Tymere Briggs-Perkins graduated in 2023 after the loss of both parents
Kean Student Athlete Perseveres, Graduates Despite Personal Loss

Kean Student Athlete Perseveres, Graduates Despite Personal Loss

When Tymere Briggs-Perkins joined the Kean University football team as a freshman, the defensive lineman chose No. 90 for his team jersey, honoring his mother’s birthday on February 9.

Bernie Moriarty on the Kean campus in front of the clock tower and flowering tree
‘Just Do It.’ Kean Student Perseveres to Earn Degree 48 Years Later

‘Just Do It.’ Kean Student Perseveres to Earn Degree 48 Years Later

Bernie Moriarty has a successful career and raised a family, but she never forgot her dream of completing her Kean degree. She will graduate with her bachelor’s degree in May.
D’Angola Gym New Fitness Center
Renovated Kean Fitness Center Opens on Union Campus

Renovated Kean Fitness Center Opens on Union Campus

With updated workout equipment, a new indoor turf area, brighter lighting, extended hours and more, the Fitness Center gives Kean Cougars a great new place to work on wellness.
The Kean K spirt logo with an image of a cougar with the word KUBS
Kean's KUBS Program Broadens Opportunities for High School Athletes

Kean's KUBS Program Broadens Opportunities for High School Athletes

A high school basketball event on Saturday, January 7 launched a new program at Kean, KUBS, that introduces urban students to higher education through sports.
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.

Rain or Shine, It's Homecoming Time at Kean

Rain or Shine, It's Homecoming Time at Kean

The wet weather didn’t dampen the mood at Kean University's Homecoming, where a spirited crowd of Cougar alumni and students enjoyed football and carnival games, and connected with friends. Dressed in Kean sweatshirts and other gear, students, alumni, faculty and staff took in the annual University tradition. 
Spring Sports Uniform Reveal

Spring Sports Uniform Reveal

Kean Athletics is proud to introduce new uniforms for the Spring sports teams. Check out what our Cougars will be wearing this upcoming season.
Kean Athletes Playing Their Best in Upgraded Facilities

Kean Athletes Playing Their Best in Upgraded Facilities

Kean has made improvements to many of its athletic facilities, including Harwood Arena, the track at Alumni Stadium, baseball and softball fields and more, and student-athletes and coaches say it's helping Kean’s sports teams excel.

Uniform Reveal for Kean Winter Sports

Uniform Reveal for Kean Winter Sports

All new uniforms for winter sports at Kean are here. Check out the new threads our teams are wearing.

Tianna Marquez in action with the Jets, where she is doing clinical rotation as an athletic training student
Kean Athletic Training Student Wins NFL Scholarship

Kean Athletic Training Student Wins NFL Scholarship

Kean senior Tianna Marquez, who is doing her clinical rotation in athletic training with the New York Jets, received a scholarship to help her pursue her dream of being a trainer in the NFL.