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Q&A: Tips for Coping with Social Distancing
Q&A: Tips for Coping with Social Distancing
Vincent Kiefner, Ph.D., is director of Kean University Office of Counseling, Disability, Alcohol and Other Drug Services. Kean News spoke with him about social distancing and how Kean students — and others — can best cope with the changes brought on by COVID-19.
Fear vs. Fact: Robert Pyatt, Ph.D., on Coronavirus
Fear vs. Fact: Robert Pyatt, Ph.D., on Coronavirus
In this follow-up video with Kean University Assistant Professor Robert Pyatt, Ph.D., the molecular geneticist cautions on the need for the public to separate useful facts from dangerous opinions when consuming media coverage of the coronavirus pandemic. Pyatt's previous Kean News video, The Truth about Coronavirus and the Media, has generated more than 37,000 views on YouTube.
The Tower Honored as Top College Newspaper in New Jersey
The Tower Honored as Top College Newspaper in New Jersey
The independent student news organization at Kean University, The Tower, has been named best overall college newspaper in New Jersey by the New Jersey Collegiate Press Association (NJCPA). The overall honor is a first for Kean.
Premiere Stages to Combat COVID-19 with the Power of the Pen
Premiere Stages to Combat COVID-19 with the Power of the Pen
Premiere Stages at Kean University announces a new playwriting competition, the Premiere Senior Endeavor Awards, offering cash awards and other benefits for New Jersey-based writers inspired by the challenges of COVID-19.
Kean Professor Shares Expertise with Nonprofits Worldwide
Kean Professor Shares Expertise with Nonprofits Worldwide
Kean University Assistant Professor Bok Jeong, Ph.D., offered guidance to nonprofit organizations around the globe in a set of online lectures designed to help nonprofits build and sustain effective operations.
Kean Graduate Steps into Success on TV’s Shark Tank with ‘Muvez Footwear’
Kean Graduate Steps into Success on TV’s Shark Tank with ‘Muvez Footwear’
Kean graduate Eric Cruz '11, who developed a new, convertible sneaker called Muvez Footwear and pitched the product on the reality TV show Shark Tank, came away with a $200,000 investment from hip-hop clothing mogul Daymond John.
Kean Receives Historic Gift from Retired Professor
Kean Receives Historic Gift from Retired Professor
Distinguished Professor Emerita Dorothy Grant Hennings, Ed.D. ’H10 recently made a historic gift to Kean University to fund a scholarship named in honor of her husband, biology Professor Emeritus George Hennings, Ed.D. ’H10.
Da Vinci - Inventions Exhibition Open Through Mid-April at Kean
Da Vinci - Inventions Exhibition Open Through Mid-April at Kean
From middle school students sketching copies of famous artworks, to senior citizen groups and others marveling at “flying machines,” thousands of visitors have toured Da Vinci — Inventions since it opened at Kean University’s Liberty Hall Academic Center & Exhibition Hall in January.
Recent Alumnus Pursues Singing Career on Telemundo’s La Voz
Recent Alumnus Pursues Singing Career on Telemundo’s La Voz
Kayson Luis Burgos ’19 sang the national anthem at Kean’s Undergraduate Commencement and the Liberty Hall Museum naturalization ceremony last year. Now, he is about to share his talent with an audience of 3 million people as he competes on Telemundo’s singing competition show, La Voz.
Q&A: ‘We’ve Got to Make Science Accessible’ Says Kean Expert Robert Pyatt, Ph.D.
Q&A: ‘We’ve Got to Make Science Accessible’ Says Kean Expert Robert Pyatt, Ph.D.
Kean University Assistant Professor Robert Pyatt, Ph.D., a molecular geneticist, warns that irresponsible reporting on the coronavirus and other scientific research, which often is rushed and not thoroughly vetted, risks creating public panic.