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Due to the forecast of strong storms across the region, the University will have an early dismissal today, Monday, May 16, at 3 p.m. at all Kean USA campuses. Offices will close at 3 p.m. No activities will take place after 3 p.m. Essential personnel should report to work as required.

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 Kean Announces 2022 Commencement Speakers

John Dickerson, the award-winning CBS News chief political analyst and author, and Lauren Ridloff, a Tony-nominated actress known for roles in The Walking Dead and as Marvel’s first Deaf superhero (Eternals), will be featured speakers at Kean University’s graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies.
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Research Days Highlights Student Projects at New Jersey's First Urban Research University

Kean’s 14th Annual Research Days featured in-person poster presentations and virtual oral presentations of research conducted by more than 1,300 students and 70 members of the faculty.
Casey Bucceri overcame many obstacles to earn his MSW degree at Kean

‘A Better Version of Myself’: Kean Grad Student Overcomes Obstacles to Succeed

Casey Bucceri’s path to Kean University’s Graduate Commencement this year began on a street in Paterson, when he went out for a cup of coffee and instead walked into the local community college.

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Kean Graduate Excels as CEO in Male-dominated Industry

With her Kean economics degree, Maria Piastre ’04 forged a career that has put her at the top of New Jersey-based precious metals refining company Metallix.
Correctional system reform is topic of CBPM lecture

Kean Distinguished Lecture Takes on Correctional System Reform

A panel of leading experts in corrections and law called for new approaches to criminal justice reform in New Jersey during a panel hosted by Kean’s College of Business and Public Management.
Kean Alumnus and Adjunct Professor George M. Gilcrest with former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright

Kean Graduate to Be Pallbearer at Madeleine Albright Funeral

Kean Adjunct Professor George M. Gilcrest ’70, who was a security agent for former Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright, was chosen by her family to be one of 10 pallbearers at her funeral.
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NY Jets VP Inspires Honors Students with Story of Courage

A New York Jets vice president told Kean honors business students his personal story of courage, urging them to “embrace the unknown” in their lives and choose inclusivity, respect and empathy in their careers.
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Kean Research Days 2022 Highlights Student Discovery

The annual showcase of student and faculty research is underway, both in-person and online, and wraps up with poster presentations on Wednesday, April 27.

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Becoming a Doctor Despite the Odds | Cougars Climb Higher

Dr. Michael Enechukwu ’09 grew up in an underserved neighborhood in Newark, where he says few of his friends ever made it out, let alone went on to college. The footing he found at Kean propelled him through medical school and now he is back at the University teaching and mentoring students.
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Heart Condition Inspires Student | Cougars Climb Higher

Hana Abouhaib had to give up her passion for sports when she was diagnosed with a heart condition. In this Cougars Climb Higher video, watch how the biotechnology and molecular biology student turned that setback into a new passion through research at Kean University.
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'Cougar Cribs' Featuring Cougar Hall

The first episode of Cougar Cribs brings us inside the newest residence hall at Kean University – Cougar Hall. Join two of Kean’s residential students as they share how they style their suite.
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Cougar Mascot Name Revealed

The Kean University cougar mascot is no longer nameless. You voted and it’s official. The Kean Cougar finally has a name! Watch our video to learn what to call the Kean mascot.
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Stop the Stigma: Mental Health and Human Rights

WNBA Hall of Famer Chamique Holdsclaw told an audience of students at the Kean Human Rights Conference last week to seek help if they are struggling with mental illness.

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