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

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.

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How Anchor Institutions Help Shape Communities: A Conversation with Kean University President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D.
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Kean First-Generation Students Chosen for ‘America Needs You’ Career Program

First-gen Kean students will learn career skills as America Needs You fellows
Kean First-Generation Students Chosen for ‘America Needs You’ Career Program
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Kean Public Administration Graduate Leads County Office Serving People with Disabilities

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Kean Public Administration Graduate Leads County Office Serving People with Disabilities

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Kean University Recognized for Social Mobility by 'U.S. News & World Report' for Sixth Consecutive Year

Kean University Recognized for Social Mobility by 'U.S. News & World Report' for Sixth Consecutive Year

Kean is recognized as a top national university for advancing social mobility, highlighting its commitment to helping all students succeed and graduate.
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Hundreds Attend Inaugural Higher Ed Conference on Teaching

Hundreds Attend Inaugural Higher Ed Conference on Teaching

Faculty from Kean and nearly two dozen other universities gathered virtually to exchange effective teaching strategies and discuss the role of AI in education during the conference hosted by Kean’s Office of the Provost.
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Kean Grad, a NJ State Trooper, Guides Inner-City Boys on the Baseball Field

Kean Grad, a NJ State Trooper, Guides Inner-City Boys on the Baseball Field

Alumnus Rey Cruz Jr. ’04, a New Jersey State Police trooper, coaches the Union County Troopers baseball team, using lessons he learned at Kean to strengthen ties between law enforcement and the community.
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.
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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.

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Kean Introduces Men’s and Women’s Golf Teams

Kean Introduces Men’s and Women’s Golf Teams

Kean University is one of only a few Division III schools in New Jersey offering Men’s and Women’s Golf, giving more student-athletes the opportunity to excel both on the course and in the classroom. See how Kean Golf is building a culture of success and a program that is built to last.

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.

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