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Due to extreme heat and our utility provider's report of ongoing power disruptions, Kean University’s main campus in Union will operate on a fully remote schedule for the remainder of the week.

All classes will be conducted remotely, and employees should work remotely during regular Summer business hours.

Only essential personnel should report to work as required. Employees with questions about their status should consult with their supervisor.

Cougars Den will operate from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday.

Kean Ocean will follow Ocean County College’s operating schedule.

How Anchor Institutions Help Shape Communities: A Conversation with Kean University President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D.

Oct 02, 2024

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In this special kickoff to Season 3 of Urban Impact, Kean President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., defines what it means to be an anchor institution and explains the critical role institutions like Kean play in building community partnerships and driving local development. He discusses the University’s unique contributions to the local community and shares his vision for the evolving impact of anchor institutions nationwide.

LISTEN: Urban Impact – Season 3, Episode 1

Urban Impact is recorded and produced at Kean, New Jersey’s urban research university. The podcast is now available on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google, and at kean.edu/urban-impact.