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Author James McBride to Give Distinguished Lecture at Kean
Award-winning author and screenwriter James McBride will speak about identity and inclusion on Thursday, February 9 as part of the President’s Distinguished Lecture Series at Kean University.

Kean Earth Science Graduate Takes Meteorology World by Storm
Kean graduate Steve Sosna ’08 has a job that’s as changeable as the weather. His degree from the University helped him launch his dream career.

From Howard Stern to TikTok: Kean Communication Grad Finds Her Career in Media Sales
An internship at SiriusXM helped Michelle Soriano ’14 launch a career in media that led to her job as a senior account manager at TikTok.

Keanu’s Kitchen Revamped and Open for Dining on Kean’s Main Campus
Keanu’s Kitchen, a dining hall on Kean University’s Union campus, has been reimagined and is now offering new features for students and employees, including a personalized approach to dining, new menu items and expanded hours.

Kean Receives $4.5 Million Grant for Mental Health Program in Belleville Schools
A $4.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education will fund a Kean University program designed to increase diversity among school psychologists while proactively addressing student mental health in the Belleville School District.

Announcing a Kean University Podcast: 'Urban Impact'
Kean University has launched "Urban Impact," a podcast featuring Kean scholars as well as community leaders and others that examines the complex issues facing urban communities. In the first episode, "What Is Urban Research Anyway?," Kean Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs David S. Birdsell, Ph.D., explains Kean’s important role as New Jersey’s first urban research university.

New Jersey’s Best Pizza Maker Is a Kean Student
Kean University criminal justice student Michael Testa has an amazing new topping for his resume – winning the Up-and-Coming Pizza Makers competition in Atlantic City this fall. Check out our video to see his dough-spinning skills and find out what was on the pizza that won him the crown.

Why We Run - Kean University Cross Country
Cross country is back at Kean University for the first time in 15 years. The runners on the men's and women's teams are motivated to represent the sport at Kean, the most recent addition to Kean Athletics 16 Division III teams.

New York Red Bulls, Kean University Team Up on Mini Pitch for Newark Students
The New York Red Bulls and Kean University teamed up with the U.S. Soccer Foundation to build a mini pitch at Peshine Avenue School in Newark.

Kean Highlights Disability Justice at Human Rights Conference
Kean University’s 15th annual Human Rights Conference explored the topic of justice for people with disabilities, bringing together activists who urged attendees to use their power to enact change.