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A ‘Model’ Kean Graduate
A ‘Model’ Kean Graduate
Not many students can say they worked their way through college as a Versace model, but Kean Ocean’s Trevor Signorino is the exception.
Father and Daughter to Graduate from Kean Together
Father and Daughter to Graduate from Kean Together
For Kean graduates Welena and Wisner Noel, Kean’s Commencement will truly be a family celebration. The father and daughter will both receive bachelor’s degrees at the undergraduate ceremony on May 23 at the Prudential Center in Newark.
Women Take the Lead at Graduate Commencement
Women Take the Lead at Graduate Commencement
Women receiving advanced degrees from Kean University’s Nathan Weiss Graduate College took a bow to thunderous applause, and the music of Beyoncé, at the graduate college commencement ceremony, held at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark on Friday, May 17. Nearly 80 percent of the Class of 2019 are women.
Michael Graves College Inaugural Architectural Studies Class Set to Graduate
Michael Graves College Inaugural Architectural Studies Class Set to Graduate
VIDEO: Michael Graves College had its first class of architectural studies students graduate from the School of Public Architecture. Michael Graves, the legendary architect and designer, created the college's curriculum to explore the value of public spaces and provide students with a global education, including coursework in New York, Rome and in China at Wenzhou-Kean University.
Kean Student Discovers ‘No Place I’d Rather Be Than in a Lab’
Kean Student Discovers ‘No Place I’d Rather Be Than in a Lab’
Catalina Gaviria always dreamed of becoming a scientist but struggled to believe she could do it until she came to Kean University.
Kean Ocean Drummer Snares Success With Viral Videos
Kean Ocean Drummer Snares Success With Viral Videos
For Kean Ocean graduating senior Julianna Mascia, drumming has gone from a cure for high school distraction to the launchpad for an international career. See how this public relations student used social media to earn sponsorships, land touring gigs and build connections with artists like the Jonas Brothers.
Celebrating Academic Achievement at Honors Convocation
Celebrating Academic Achievement at Honors Convocation
Harwood Arena was bursting with energy and pride recently as the Kean community celebrated seniors who are graduating with honors at the Honors Convocation. More than 900 students will graduate summa cum laude, magna cum laude, and cum laude this year.
Co-inventor of Siri Describes the Breakthrough Moment
Co-inventor of Siri Describes the Breakthrough Moment
In a recent lecture, the co-founder of Siri described the "aha" moment that led to the creation of the virtual assistant technology. Norman Winarsky, Ph.D., said it came during a brainstorming session on a California beach.
Kean Students Become Advocates in New History Class
Kean Students Become Advocates in New History Class
A new course that teaches Kean students how to research and advocate for positions on social issues is showing results. Students in the “History of Social Movements” course have published letters in the media, spoken with members of Congress and are going to the New Jersey State House to talk with legislators.
Student Researchers Excel at Kean Research Days
Student Researchers Excel at Kean Research Days
VIDEO: Student research projects, including "The Psychopathology of Batman" and "Do People Take the Fastest Route?," were the highlight of Kean Research Days, a two-day celebration of discovery and academic accomplishment held across the University.