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Kean’s 16th Annual Human Rights Conference Spreads Nelson Mandela’s Message
Ndaba Mandela, grandson of the late human rights icon Nelson Mandela, will speak at Kean’s 16th annual Human Rights Conference on Friday, December 8.
Kean Assistant Professor Named Among Top 2% of Scientists Worldwide
Assistant Professor Supratik Kar, Ph.D., who conducts biomolecular and medicinal chemistry research at The Dorothy and George Hennings College of Science, Mathematics and Technology, has been named in the top 2% of the most-cited scientists in the world.
Cougar Pantry Upgrades Address Student Food Insecurity
Healthy foods, pots and pans, and even salad kits with lettuce grown on campus are available through Cougar Pantry’s new 24/7 online ordering and food pick-up system.
Theatre Students and Faculty Participate in On-Stage Intimacy Training
Kean Theatre Conservatory students and faculty learned techniques for staging theatrical kisses, offering consent and more.
Kean Graduate Finds Success as Cannabis Branding and Packaging Entrepreneur
Mike Kapotis ’19 discovered his talent for entrepreneurship as a child. He used that skill, and his Kean education, to create a successful business.
What Is Environmental Justice? | Nicky Sheats, Ph.D., J.D.
On Season Two’s second episode, the Kean University podcast Urban Impact explores environmental justice with Nicky Sheats, Ph.D., J.D., director of the Center for the Urban Environment at the John S. Watson Institute for Urban Policy and Research at Kean.
Microforest Research | Big Impact in Small Spaces
Planting microforests has become a worldwide trend because of their presumed benefits, but few scientific studies have been done on these tiny spaces. Kean University is leading the way, researching the urban impact of these powerhouse environments.
Win $10,000 in Cougar Investigator Research Challenge
Cougars, get rewarded for your research ideas. Teams of two or more students are invited to pitch their research ideas for a chance to win cash prizes – up to $10,000! The Cougar Investigator Research Challenge is an exciting new initiative open to students with at least one year left of school.
Hydroponics Research | Urban Farming
Kean researchers are studying the best approaches to hydroponics, which allows people in urban communities to grow their own fruits and vegetables indoors while protecting the environment and water resources.
Kean Women’s Swimming Team Sets Sights on Another Championship Year
How did Kean Women’s Swimming go from a brand new team to conference champions in just four years? Discipline, commitment and a positive mentality are just some of the ingredients of their success. Watch our video to check in with the team.