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Kean University Recognized for Social Mobility by 'U.S. News & World Report' for Sixth Consecutive Year
Kean University has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report in its 2025 Best Colleges edition for being one of the top national universities in advancing the social mobility of its students.
This marks the sixth consecutive year Kean has earned this prestigious recognition for its commitment to helping students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds succeed and graduate.
Kean University Recognized for Social Mobility by 'U.S. News & World Report' for Sixth Consecutive Year
Kean Draws Thousands of Visitors to Jazz & Roots Music Festival
Kean Draws Thousands of Visitors to Jazz & Roots Music Festival
Music lovers packed The Lawn at Enlow Hall for Kean’s annual free outdoor music festival. From soulful jazz to electrifying reggae, the community event celebrated music and culture with performances that lit up the stage and filled the air with good vibes.
Kean Associate Vice President Named to HACU Leadership Academy
Kean Associate Vice President Named to HACU Leadership Academy
Neva Lozada, Ed.D., is one of only 45 higher education professionals nationwide selected as a fellow in the prestigious Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo, a program aimed at increasing diverse leadership in higher education.
Kean University Board of Trustees Approves New Five-Year Contract for Visionary President Lamont Repollet
Kean University Board of Trustees Approves New Five-Year Contract for Visionary President Lamont Repollet
The new five-year contract for President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., approved by the Board of Trustees, extends his transformative leadership as the University continues to evolve as a national research institution.
Kean’s Cougar Re-entry Program Hosts Successful Career Fair
Kean’s Cougar Re-entry Program Hosts Successful Career Fair
The program, which assists individuals involved in the justice system in reentering the workforce, held a Jobs Fair at Kean Hall, connecting more than a dozen attendees with companies offering long-term employment opportunities.
Kean Selected for Prestigious VOLARÉ Institute as It Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Kean Selected for Prestigious VOLARÉ Institute as It Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Kean was one of 21 universities nationwide selected for the prestigious research-focused Institute, reflecting the University’s rising national profile as a Hispanic-Serving Institution.
Discovering the Power of Fungi: Research at Kean University
Discovering the Power of Fungi: Research at Kean University
Join us as we explore groundbreaking research at Kean University, where scientists are uncovering the potential of fungi to create safer, eco-friendly insecticides. Learn how these unique organisms could revolutionize agriculture and home pest control.
Kean University IT: Building a Connected, Secure Campus
Kean University IT: Building a Connected, Secure Campus
Kean University is embarking on a comprehensive IT transformation to enhance the campus community’s technology experience.
Lessons from the Holocaust: Kean Students Journey to Poland
Lessons from the Holocaust: Kean Students Journey to Poland
Kean University students went on a profound journey to Poland, learning to teach about the Holocaust through the eyes of a survivor's family.
Kean Awards Bachelor’s Degrees to Over 2,800 Graduates
Kean Awards Bachelor’s Degrees to Over 2,800 Graduates
Kean University’s undergraduate Class of 2024 celebrated an out-of-this-world graduation with family, friends and a powerful “reality check” from commencement speaker and renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ph.D. The festive Undergraduate Commencement ceremony was held Thursday, May 16, at the Prudential Center in Newark.
Kean Celebrates Graduate Class of 2024
Kean Celebrates Graduate Class of 2024
Kean University celebrated Graduate Commencement on Tuesday, May 14, recognizing the Class of 2024 in a spirited ceremony at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. A total of 627 students earned master's or doctoral degrees, or professional diplomas, from Kean this year.