Skip to main content

Kean University

News Archive

Headshot of Ryen Hagg
Future Chemistry Teacher Fulfills a Dream at Kean University

Future Chemistry Teacher Fulfills a Dream at Kean University

Kean 2023 graduating senior Ryen Hagg, a student ambassador and a New Jersey Governor’s STEM Scholar, knew her place was at Kean from the first moment she visited.
A photo of Kean Distinguished Lecturer Michio Kaku, Ph.D.
Physicist Michio Kaku, Ph.D., to Give Distinguished Lecture at Kean

Physicist Michio Kaku, Ph.D., to Give Distinguished Lecture at Kean

Influential physicist Michio Kaku, Ph.D., will speak on The Future of the Mind on Monday, April 24 at Kean as part of the President’s Distinguished Lecture Series. The event kicks off the University’s Research Days.
A student shows off a book, autographed by author George M. Johnson, at the 2022 Common Read.
Common Read to Continue Discussion of Disability Justice

Common Read to Continue Discussion of Disability Justice

Kean students will explore the topic of disability justice through the University’s next Common Read selection, The Future Is Disabled, a collection of essays by disabled author Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha.

President Repollet stands before a screen of stars in the night sky, with a constellation of a cougar.
Kean Shares ‘Strength in Numbers’ at Mid-Year Convocation

Kean Shares ‘Strength in Numbers’ at Mid-Year Convocation

A presentation by President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., and his senior leadership, and a “Gallery Walk” highlighting important data about Kean, will illustrate the University’s accomplishments.
Kean Mid-Year Convocation Will Showcase Data to Share University’s Progress in Equity

Kean Mid-Year Convocation Will Showcase Data to Share University’s Progress in Equity

Showing Kean University’s strength in numbers, President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., will host a Mid-Year Convocation on Thursday, March 2, to share data updating Kean’s progress in addressing equity gaps.

Author James McBride speaks with moderator Deonte Griffin-Quick, a Kean alumnus
Author James McBride Urges Kean Audience to ‘Move Your Heart to a Better Place’

Author James McBride Urges Kean Audience to ‘Move Your Heart to a Better Place’

The award-winning author spoke during Kean’s Black History Month celebration as part of the President's Distinguished Lecture Series, offering a message about inclusion, kindness and the power of education.
Close-up Photo of Author James McBride
Author James McBride to Give Distinguished Lecture at Kean

Author James McBride to Give Distinguished Lecture at Kean

Award-winning author and screenwriter James McBride will speak about identity and inclusion on Thursday, February 9 as part of the President’s Distinguished Lecture Series at Kean University.

Justice Fasciale takes the oath of office on Wilkins Theatre's stage, surrounded by his wife and sons.
Kean Hosts Swearing-in of Supreme Court Justice Douglas Fasciale

Kean Hosts Swearing-in of Supreme Court Justice Douglas Fasciale

Top leaders from New Jersey’s executive, legislative and judicial branches of government, including Governor Phil Murphy, were at Wilkins Theatre for the swearing in of the state's newest Supreme Court justice.
An overhead shot of a conference space with glass walls. A speaker is at the microphone, and round tables are filled with participants.
Meeting the Learning Challenge Brought on by COVID-19

Meeting the Learning Challenge Brought on by COVID-19

Nearly 100 New Jersey public school administrators came together on Kean University’s campus recently to hear the latest research on learning loss during the COVID-19 pandemic and sample new technologies to support students and educators in the post-COVID learning environment.

Kean Highlights Disability Justice at Human Rights Conference

Kean Highlights Disability Justice at Human Rights Conference

Kean University’s 15th annual Human Rights Conference explored the topic of justice for people with disabilities, bringing together activists who urged attendees to use their power to enact change.