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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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Contemporary Artist Ricardo Roig Celebrates Solo Exhibition with Art Scholarship Announcement at Kean University

Contemporary Artist Ricardo Roig Celebrates Solo Exhibition with Art Scholarship Announcement at Kean University

Artist Ricardo Roig ’08, Kean University alumnus and artist-in-residence, is furthering his commitment to the University with the creation of the Roig Family Art Scholarship. 

Exploring Myths: Giants, Dragons and Unicorns Exhibition at Kean University

Exploring Myths: Giants, Dragons and Unicorns Exhibition at Kean University

Immerse yourself in the legends, discover the magic and even try your hand at building a dragon at Liberty Hall Academic Center and Exhibition Hall. Connect with the rich cultural heritage that has shaped our understanding of these extraordinary creatures in this new exhibit.

A literacy hub, offering books for children and families to borrow, is in the Hillside Municipal Building.
Kean University, Hillside Township Launch Literacy Initiative

Kean University, Hillside Township Launch Literacy Initiative

Kean University is helping to spark a love of reading among Hillside children and families, joining forces with the township and Scholastic to provide culturally relevant books in “literacy hubs” placed around the community.

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Kean University Offers New Faster Path for Adults Returning to College

Kean University Offers New Faster Path for Adults Returning to College

Kean University has opened a new streamlined path to a college degree for students with prior credits through the University’s online Global Education and Resource Campus tailored specifically toward returning students.
Kean alumnus Robert Edmond in his store
Kean Health Information Management Graduate Finds Bliss — and Community — as Gym Owner

Kean Health Information Management Graduate Finds Bliss — and Community — as Gym Owner

Kean alumnus Robert Edmond relishes this time of year, when people flock to gyms determined to make good on their new year’s ‘get fit’ resolutions. Edmond owns a gym in West Orange, and building community around healthy habits is where he finds his bliss. 

Kean’s Diversity Council Promotes DEI and Social Justice

Kean’s Diversity Council Promotes DEI and Social Justice

The Diversity Council on Global Education and Citizenship at Kean University is a consortium of more than 130 school districts and community organizations that participate in programs designed to empower students, teachers and professional staff to create a more just society.

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Tabitha Brown to Appear in Kean President’s Distinguished Lecture Series

Tabitha Brown to Appear in Kean President’s Distinguished Lecture Series

Emmy award-winning TV host, best-selling author and vegan foodie Tabitha Brown will bring her upbeat message of positive change and doing “new things” to Kean on Monday, January 29.
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Kean.edu Website Redesigned to Promote Kean’s Research and Online Learning

Kean.edu Website Redesigned to Promote Kean’s Research and Online Learning

Kean University released a new website this month that is designed to better showcase the University’s research and online learning to prospective students and others while also improving the digital experience for mobile users.