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Kean Q&A: Distinguished Professor Robin Landa Shares a Roadmap to Choosing a Career

Kean Q&A: Distinguished Professor Robin Landa Shares a Roadmap to Choosing a Career

The Michael Graves College professor takes a page from her work with students to offer a guide to career development in her latest book.
International Guitar Phenom Pursues His Dream at Kean

International Guitar Phenom Pursues His Dream at Kean

Baran Güzelsoy, a music performance major from Istanbul, is pursuing his dream of being among the world’s best guitarists by studying in Kean University's dynamic music program. Learn what makes Baran special and listen to him play.
Student researcher Angel Ihie
Kean Student Researcher Angel Ihie, Studying the Science of Stress

Kean Student Researcher Angel Ihie, Studying the Science of Stress

Angel Ihie is a junior majoring in cell and molecular biology in The Dorothy and George Hennings College of Science, Mathematics and Technology at Kean University.

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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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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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Kean Q&A: Jonathan Mercantini, Ph.D., Named to New Jersey Historical Commission

Kean Q&A: Jonathan Mercantini, Ph.D., Named to New Jersey Historical Commission

Kean Acting Associate Provost for Special Projects Jonathan Mercantini, Ph.D., a professor of history and expert on the American Revolution, was recently named to the New Jersey Historical Commission.

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Kean Q&A: Vice President Barbara George Johnson, J.D., Continues ‘Transformative’ Work Through Murphy Appointment

Kean Q&A: Vice President Barbara George Johnson, J.D., Continues ‘Transformative’ Work Through Murphy Appointment

Kean Vice President of External Affairs and Urban Policy and Research Barbara George Johnson, J.D., has devoted her career to creating ‘transformative’ public policy that improves peoples’ lives, with a special focus on the health of mothers, babies and families.

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Kean Graduate Finds Success as Cannabis Branding and Packaging Entrepreneur

Kean Graduate Finds Success as Cannabis Branding and Packaging Entrepreneur

Mike Kapotis ’19 discovered his talent for entrepreneurship as a child. He used that skill, and his Kean education, to create a successful business.
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Q&A: Faculty Researcher – Laura Lorentzen, Ph.D.

Q&A: Faculty Researcher – Laura Lorentzen, Ph.D.

Laura Mackey Lorentzen, Ph.D., is an associate professor and chair of the Department of Biological Sciences in The Dorothy and George Hennings College of Science, Mathematics and Technology.

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Q&A: Student Researcher – Gabriel Serrano

Q&A: Student Researcher – Gabriel Serrano

Gabriel Serrano is a senior computer science major in The Dorothy and George Hennings College of Science, Mathematics and Technology at Kean University. Serrano, who is from Springfield, is mentored by Kean Assistant Professor Daehan Kwak, Ph.D.