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'A Different World' Cast to Discuss Race, Equity and Society at Kean
'A Different World' Cast to Discuss Race, Equity and Society at Kean
The cast of the iconic TV show A Different World, set in a fictional, historically Black college, will reunite at Kean University on Thursday, November 16 for a panel discussion on changes in higher education culture and society since the show began in the late 1980s.
Kean Student Adds Theatre to the Lesson Plan for Union Third Graders
Kean Student Adds Theatre to the Lesson Plan for Union Third Graders
Kean elementary education student Cristiana Rodrigues combined her academic major and her part-time job at Kean Stage to create a theatrical experience for third-grade students at Union Township’s Washington Elementary School.
Acting Governor Tahesha Way Signs Mental Health Bill at Kean
Acting Governor Tahesha Way Signs Mental Health Bill at Kean
Surrounded by Kean students and administrators, state and local legislators, and advocates, the acting governor signed a law aimed at strengthening mental health awareness and support on New Jersey college campuses.
'Giants, Dragons & Unicorns' on Display at Kean University
'Giants, Dragons & Unicorns' on Display at Kean University
"Giants, Dragons & Unicorns: The World of Mythic Creatures," an exhibition that traces the natural and cultural roots of some of the world’s most exciting mythic creatures, has come to Kean University to inspire and delight. A free, public opening reception will be held in the Liberty Hall Academic Center Gallery on Thursday, October 19 at 5:30 p.m.
Kean and the New Jersey Devils Establish New Partnership
Kean and the New Jersey Devils Establish New Partnership
The University has teamed up with the New Jersey Devils to provide students with educational and professional opportunities. The partnership gives students the chance to participate in a sports-business themed course co-facilitated with the team each year, and more. Let the power play begin!
ILSE at Kean Announces $4 Million in Federal Awards to Three Companies
ILSE at Kean Announces $4 Million in Federal Awards to Three Companies
The life science companies working with the Institute for Life Science Entrepreneurship (ILSE) at Kean received grant funding to research new potential anti-fungal and Alzheimer's treatments.
Kean Delegations Travel to Washington, D.C. for Congressional Caucus Meetings
Kean Delegations Travel to Washington, D.C. for Congressional Caucus Meetings
Two Kean University delegations met with top federal officials and congressional representatives in Washington D.C. this week to advocate for Kean’s initiatives and advance the national dialogue on important issues in higher education, further elevating the University’s national profile.
Whimsical Artwork with a Dark Haunt Come to Galleries at Kean
Whimsical Artwork with a Dark Haunt Come to Galleries at Kean
HouseBroken, an exhibition by New York-based interdisciplinary artist Melissa Stern that explores the range of emotions and experiences during the COVID-19 lockdown, is on display at the Galleries at Kean University through Friday, December 8.
Camp Abilities and Kean University Team Up
Camp Abilities and Kean University Team Up
Kean University faculty and students participated in New Jersey’s first-ever Camp Abilities sports camp at the Field of Dreams in Toms River, giving young people with visual impairments a chance to play ball.
Cleverly Defiant Body of Work by Figurative Artist Lisa Ficarelli-Halpern Opens at Kean
Cleverly Defiant Body of Work by Figurative Artist Lisa Ficarelli-Halpern Opens at Kean
The works of the award-winning American figurative artist, known for re-contextualizing art-historical images within a contemporary setting, are on display at the Karl and Helen Burger Gallery in the exhibition, "RE: History Contemporary Takes" through December 8.