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Research Days 2026 Kicks Off at Kean University, Highlighting Excellence in Research
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Youngest Inaugural Poet in U.S. History Amanda Gorman Named 2026 Kean University Commencement Speaker
Award-winning poet and activist Amanda Gorman will deliver Kean University’s 2026 Commencement address to thousands of graduates and their guests next month during a ceremony at the Prudential Center in Newark.
Kean University Hosts Statewide Summit to Address Food Insecurity Across New Jersey
Kean University x NJCU Sneaker Ball Builds Community in Jersey City
Kean and New Jersey City University came together in Jersey City for a vibrant Sneaker Ball celebrating student creativity, sneaker culture and community. This event highlights the growing connection between campuses, giving students a space to express their style and build meaningful relationships as the two universities prepare to merge this summer.
Founders Day at Kean University: Celebrating 171 Years of Impact
On Founders Day, Kean celebrates 171 years by coming together for its Annual Day of Giving, a tradition rooted in the community's shared commitment to student success and opportunity. There is still time to give.