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Laura Baecher in a blue shirt smiles as she stands on Kean's Union campus.
Kean Welcomes Associate Provost for Faculty Development Laura Baecher, Ed.D.

Kean Welcomes Associate Provost for Faculty Development Laura Baecher, Ed.D.

Following a comprehensive national search, the Office of the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs is pleased to announce that Laura Baecher, Ed.D., has been named Kean’s new associate provost for faculty development, effective this week.  

Megan Braine poses with Kean's cougar mascot, Keanu.
Former New York Jets Cheerleader, Dance School Owner Earns Education Degree from Kean

Former New York Jets Cheerleader, Dance School Owner Earns Education Degree from Kean

Megan Braine ’23 kept herself busy while studying at Kean. She was a member of the New York Jets Flight Crew and opened a dance studio with her family while on her way to graduating summa cum laude with a degree in elementary education.
Eric Landaverde, in a jacket and tie, points to a his research on a large screen.
Kean Grad Goes from High School Dropout to Researcher of the Year

Kean Grad Goes from High School Dropout to Researcher of the Year

Computer science graduate Eric Landaverde ’23 said he had a disdain for education until he came to Kean and discovered his passion for research.
Susannah Porterfield, ed.d., vp for research
Kean Q&A: Vice President Susannah Porterfield, Ed.D., Research Advocate

Kean Q&A: Vice President Susannah Porterfield, Ed.D., Research Advocate

Kean’s new Vice President for Research Sue Porterfield, Ed.D., talks about expanding research at the University, the background she brings to the position, and what she likes best about the ‘beautiful’ Kean campus.
Former NY Giant Kareem McKenzie in front of Cougars Climb Higher sign on campus
From NFL to Ph.D., Former NY Giant to Earn Doctorate in Counseling at Kean

From NFL to Ph.D., Former NY Giant to Earn Doctorate in Counseling at Kean

Former New York Giant Kareem McKenzie, the first in his family to earn a doctorate, is heading into a new career as a licensed professional counselor.
Bernie Moriarty on the Kean campus in front of the clock tower and flowering tree
‘Just Do It.’ Kean Student Perseveres to Earn Degree 48 Years Later

‘Just Do It.’ Kean Student Perseveres to Earn Degree 48 Years Later

Bernie Moriarty has a successful career and raised a family, but she never forgot her dream of completing her Kean degree. She will graduate with her bachelor’s degree in May.
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.
New Jersey’s Best Pizza Maker Is a Kean Student

New Jersey’s Best Pizza Maker Is a Kean Student

Kean University criminal justice student Michael Testa has an amazing new topping for his resume – winning the Up-and-Coming Pizza Makers competition in Atlantic City this fall. Check out our video to see his dough-spinning skills and find out what was on the pizza that won him the crown.
A young woman in blue graduation cap and gown, holds flowers as she stands in front of floral landscaping.
Choosing ‘Knowledge Instead of Fear,’ Kean Graduate Overcomes Cancer as She Earns Her Degree

Choosing ‘Knowledge Instead of Fear,’ Kean Graduate Overcomes Cancer as She Earns Her Degree

The Class of 2022’s Rachael Johnson continued pursuing her biology degree full time at Kean as she underwent chemotherapy for Hodgkin lymphoma.
Joseph Fuca, in a blue cap and gown, holds his diploma cover outside the Prudential Center.
Kean Ocean Graduate Earns Degree While on Active Military Duty

Kean Ocean Graduate Earns Degree While on Active Military Duty

Kean Ocean graduate Joseph Fuca ’22 had his sights set on two very different career dreams, to become a teacher and to serve his country in the military.