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Kean University to Host 18th Annual Human Rights Conference Focused on ‘Sustainability in Action’

The conference will feature speakers Mary Robinson, Ireland's first female president, humanitarian and actress Monique Coleman and climate justice advocate Sabs Katz.
Ireland’s first female president, Mary Robinson, humanitarian and actress Monique Coleman and climate justice advocate Sabs Katz
Kean University to Host 18th Annual Human Rights Conference Focused on ‘Sustainability in Action’
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Kean University to Host Abitronix Technology Expo, Showcasing Innovations in AI, Security and Customer Experience

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Kean University to Host Abitronix Technology Expo, Showcasing Innovations in AI, Security and Customer Experience

Nate Burleson Reflects on Reinvention, Leadership and Life Beyond the NFL at Kean’s President’s Distinguished Lecture Series

Nate Burleson speaking on stage with First Lady Darlene Repollet
Nate Burleson Reflects on Reinvention, Leadership and Life Beyond the NFL at Kean’s President’s Distinguished Lecture Series

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Kean University Professor’s Raising Families Project Published in Leading National Journal

The Raising Families Lab, led by Zahava Friedman, Ph.D., assistant professor in Kean’s Department of Occupational Therapy, provides group therapy for children and their caregivers. It serves as a real-world training for Kean graduate students and recently earned publication in a leading national journal.
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Kean University Professor’s Raising Families Project Published in Leading National Journal
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For a Pair of Graduates, Kean University Launches a Marriage and Parallel Teaching Careers

For a Pair of Graduates, Kean University Launches a Marriage and Parallel Teaching Careers

The passion, purpose and partnership that alumni Michele ’03 and Alex Martinez ’06 found at Kean continue to guide their lives as a couple and their work as educators in Jersey City.
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Kean University Awarded $1.6 Million to Expand Pipeline of School Psychologists in High-Need School Districts

Kean University Awarded $1.6 Million to Expand Pipeline of School Psychologists in High-Need School Districts

Kean will receive a $1.6 million dollar sub-award across the next four years to help expand the number of school psychologists serving students in high-need school districts.

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Kean University Expands Opportunity in Puerto Rico Through La Pica Project

Kean has partnered with the La Pica Project in Puerto Rico to transform a former youth correctional facility into a center for education, innovation and opportunity. Rooted in community needs, this collaboration strengthens ties between Puerto Rico and New Jersey while expanding access to education and opportunity for local communities. 

Kean University Expands Opportunity in Puerto Rico Through La Pica Project
Inside Kean University’s Office of Belonging and Community Engagement

Inside Kean University’s Office of Belonging and Community Engagement

Kean's new Office of Belonging and Community Engagement, housed within the Division of Student Success and Retention, is a welcoming space where students feel heard, respected and supported.

Spring 2026 Exhibitions at the Galleries at Kean University

Spring 2026 Exhibitions at the Galleries at Kean University

The exhibitions feature artists exploring Black history, disability access, identity and community. From layered paintings and vibrant collages to intimate portraits and archival collections, the season highlights art as a powerful force for storytelling, advocacy and connection.

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