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Kean's ‘Broadway Babies’ Join Hairspray Stars on Stage

Kean's ‘Broadway Babies’ Join Hairspray Stars on Stage

A group of eight Kean University theatre students shared the stage with Broadway powerhouses recently, singing backup on five songs for the original stars of Hairspray at Kean’s Enlow Recital Hall.

Attendees at the ASL Night celebration got to walk on the ice after the game.
Kean American Sign Language Club Scores with Event at NJ Devils Game

Kean American Sign Language Club Scores with Event at NJ Devils Game

Kean’s American Sign Language (ASL) Club teamed up with the New Jersey Devils and other partners to celebrate the Deaf community at ASL Night, held during one of the NHL team’s home games at the Prudential Center.

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Kean Students and Alumni Take the Stage for New Jersey Theatres

Kean Students and Alumni Take the Stage for New Jersey Theatres

The University's partnership with the New Jersey Theatre Alliance’s Combined Auditions event gave Kean students and recent graduates the rare chance to showcase their acting and singing talents for 25 professional New Jersey theatres at the same time.
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Kean Celebrates Diversity with Cultural Graduation Events

Kean Celebrates Diversity with Cultural Graduation Events

The University's newest pre-commencement celebration – ¡Celebrando Graduación Juntos! – is one in a trio of upcoming events, including Lavender Graduation and African Heritage Graduation, designed for graduating students to share pride in their diverse backgrounds.
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Hybrid ReelAbilities Disability Film Festival Returns to Kean University

Hybrid ReelAbilities Disability Film Festival Returns to Kean University

Engage with powerful stories through a range of short and feature-length films and documentaries that challenge perceptions and promote inclusivity of people with disabilities.
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Culturally Rich Solo Exhibition Opens at Kean

Culturally Rich Solo Exhibition Opens at Kean

Artist Jacoub Reyes recently unveiled his site-specific art installation, Esconderte del mundo y en ti mismo esconderte, meaning “hide from the world and hide in yourself,” at Kean University.

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‘Common-Sense Billionaire’ John Catsimatidis Shares Wisdom with Kean Students

‘Common-Sense Billionaire’ John Catsimatidis Shares Wisdom with Kean Students

Put in the hours. Get a great education. Find a mentor. Most of all, work hard. Business leader John Catsimatidis offered his advice for success to students from Kean’s College of Business and Public Management.
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Kean Q&A: Jacquelyn Tuerk-Stonberg, Ph.D., Presents Inaugural Art History Lecture on Dark Arts

Kean Q&A: Jacquelyn Tuerk-Stonberg, Ph.D., Presents Inaugural Art History Lecture on Dark Arts

Kean Associate Professor Jacquelyn Tuerk-Stonberg, Ph.D., will deliver a lecture exploring the world of magical amulets to ward off dangers and fears in ancient and medieval civilizations.

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Tabitha Brown to Appear in Kean President’s Distinguished Lecture Series

Tabitha Brown to Appear in Kean President’s Distinguished Lecture Series

Emmy award-winning TV host, best-selling author and vegan foodie Tabitha Brown will bring her upbeat message of positive change and doing “new things” to Kean on Monday, January 29.
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Farmers and Experts Gather at Kean to Discuss Environmental Justice

Farmers and Experts Gather at Kean to Discuss Environmental Justice

Kean University hosted soybean farmers and biofuel industry experts from across the United States recently for a conference on environmental justice and the potential of biodiesel as a sustainable energy solution.