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Spirited Crowd Enjoys Kean Homecoming

Blue skies and Kean pride filled the air on the University’s main campus in Union, as more than 2,500 alumni, students, families and friends gathered to celebrate Kean Homecoming on Saturday, October 5.

A composite photo with portraits of Al Franken, Ndaba Mandels, Temple Grandin, Giancarlo Esposito and Kara Swisher

Former U.S. Sen. Al Franken Kicks Off Impressive Lineup of President’s Distinguished Lecture Series Speakers

Five renowned speakers will address politics, science, human rights, technology, media and the arts as part of the 2024-2025 Kean University President’s Distinguished Lecture Series, which is open to the public.

Students work on their portfolios in the workshop

Kean Prior Learning Assessment Helps Returning Students Earn Their Degrees

Ayisha Mapp of Plainfield, who is both a Kean University employee and student, is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts with a health minor through Kean’s degree completion program.

Two men, their backs to the camera, sit at a desk with the sign, "Cougar Re-entry Program."

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

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.

A diverse group of Kean students sits on the lawn, discussing the Common Read book selection

Kean Students Share Learning, Build Connections in Common Read

Students across the Kean campus will be on the same page this fall, sharing viewpoints about environmental justice, sustainability and community as they discuss the novel, 'How Beautiful We Were' as part of the University’s Common Read.

Kean Launches New Academic Year Focused on Equity and ‘Anchoring Down’

Kean University President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., began his fifth academic year at the helm of New Jersey’s urban research university with a visionary Opening Day address, highlighting Kean’s work in closing equity gaps and serving as an anchor institution in the U.S. and worldwide.