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Hackathon Welcomes Young Hackers to Kean University

Hackathon Welcomes Young Hackers to Kean University

Kean recently hosted the fourth annual HACK KEAN workshop. Fueled by teamwork and energy drinks, high school and college students from around the region had 24 hours to build apps and create hardware. Watch and see their work in action.

Film Fest to Amplify the Voices of America’s Largest Minority

Film Fest to Amplify the Voices of America’s Largest Minority

From April 19-22, Kean will host the ReelAbilities: New Jersey Disabilities Film Festival, featuring screenings of more than 20 films from the United States and around the world complemented by engaging programs, all related to the largest minority group in America – the disability community.   “Kea
TV's Soledad O'Brien to Discuss Women's Empowerment in Kean Distinguished Lecture Series

TV's Soledad O'Brien to Discuss Women's Empowerment in Kean Distinguished Lecture Series

Emmy Award-winning television journalist, entrepreneur and philanthropist Soledad O’Brien will speak at Kean University on Tuesday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the STEM Building auditorium as part of the University’s Distinguished Lecture Series.

Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver to Speak at Trailblazing Women Awards

Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver to Speak at Trailblazing Women Awards

In celebration of Women's History Month, the Human Rights Institute at Kean University will host the Eighth Annual Evangelina Menendez Trailblazer Awards, honoring six women of distinction in New Jersey and presented by U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, on Sunday, March 18.

Kean Students Hear from Designer Behind OXO Good Grips Kitchen Tools

Kean Students Hear from Designer Behind OXO Good Grips Kitchen Tools

UNION, N.J. – Tucker Viemeister, leader of Viemeister Industries and creator of the award-winning OXO "Good Grips" kitchen tools, recently gave Kean University students an in-depth lecture on the design process from conception to prototype.

U.S. Senator Cory Booker to Speak at Kean Undergraduate Commencement

U.S. Senator Cory Booker to Speak at Kean Undergraduate Commencement

U.S. Senator Cory Booker, a widely respected political leader who served as mayor of Newark before being elected to the U.S. Senate, will speak to more than 2,500 students and their families on May 17 during Kean University’s Undergraduate Commencement at Newark’s Prudential Center.

Kean Celebrates the Lunar New Year with Performances, Games and Art

Kean Celebrates the Lunar New Year with Performances, Games and Art

Student Organization brought cultural awareness to Kean University’s Union campus with the Chinese New Year Kickoff on Tuesday, February 13, celebrating the arrival of the Year of the Dog.
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Kean Opens Bright New Child Care Center

Kean Opens Bright New Child Care Center

Kean University’s youngest students now have a new preschool space to learn and grow.