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Impending Winter Storm

Due to the impending storm, all classes and activities at Kean’s main campus in Union, Kean Ocean and Kean Skylands will operate remotely on Sunday, January 25, and Monday, January 26. 

The University will observe a Winter Wellness Day on Tuesday, January 27, following the storm. Classes and activities will not run, and employees are not expected to work. 

Due to ongoing power problems at the Kean Ocean Gateway Building, all classes and activities at Kean Ocean will also be conducted remotely on Friday, January 23, and Saturday, January 24. This only applies to Kean Ocean. 

Only essential personnel should report to work as scheduled during the remote period or on Tuesday. Employees with questions about their status should consult their supervisor. 

Keanu’s Kitchen will remain open for residential students on the Union campus from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday. 

All vehicles parked on the Union campus must be relocated to the Vaughn-Eames overnight parking lot by 6 p.m. on Saturday to allow for storm cleanup. Vehicles parked elsewhere on campus are subject to relocation. 

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Presidential Announcements

A Message from President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D. - Friday, January 16, 2026

Dear Kean Community, 

Welcome back. It’s always exciting to begin a new semester, but this week feels especially meaningful as we celebrate a historic moment in Kean University’s journey. 

This week, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law the legislation advancing the merger between Kean University and New Jersey City University (NJCU). While we have already shared this news publicly, I want to take a moment to reflect on what a powerful start to the semester this is, and what it represents for the future of public higher education in New Jersey. 

This milestone reflects the vision, hard work and collaboration of many individuals across both institutions. I extend my deepest thanks to the dedicated leaders who helped bring us to this moment: Chief of Staff Audrey Kelly; Executive Vice President for Academic and Administrative Operations Michael Salvatore, Ph.D.; Senior Vice President and Chief University Counsel Kristin Ganley, J.D.; and Vice President for Labor Relations Zahire Estrella-Chambers, Esq. I also thank NJCU President Andrés Acebo, J.D., and the transition teams at both Kean and NJCU for their exceptional leadership throughout this process. 

Kean x NJCU banner

We are especially grateful to Senate President Nicholas Scutari ’89, Assemblywoman Linda Carter and all the lawmakers who championed this transformative legislation. This merger will reshape New Jersey’s higher education landscape for generations to come. Of course, the work will continue. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is now reviewing the merger, and we anticipate a site visit this spring. We remain on track to officially close the merger by July 1, 2026. 

We are already seeing this partnership come to life. Over winter break, students from NJCU joined their peers from Kean’s main campus, Kean Ocean and Wenzhou-Kean University on a Travelearn experience in the United Arab Emirates. These immersive global programs help our students grow academically and personally through firsthand cultural exploration. I had the opportunity to join our group of 20 students and their chaperones at points during their time in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. I was truly inspired by how quickly they built connections, with each other and the world around them.  

Thanks to Vice President of Innovation and Engagement and Deputy Chief of Staff Itunu Balogun and Associate Vice President and Chief Librarian at the Nancy Thompson Learning Commons Muhammad Hassan, Ed.D., for their leadership in organizing this impactful Travelearn. During the trip, several students also joined me for a visit to GEMS Modern Academy in Dubai, where Kean signed an exciting new partnership to offer graduate programs and professional credentials. With this agreement, our global pawprint continues to expand.  

Kean Dubai

And we are just getting started. Seven Travelearn trips are already full for spring break, and eight more are planned for later this year. I encourage all students to reach out to the Center for International Studies to learn how they can take part in one of these life-changing programs. 

As we head into the long weekend, I encourage you to take time to rest, recharge and reflect on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His teachings continue to guide us as we strive to build a more just, inclusive and service-minded society. I invite you to join the Faith-Based Institute of Public Policy for Honor the Dream. Serve the People. This is a day of action, service and community impact celebrating Dr. King’s life and values. 

Let’s carry this momentum forward for the rest of the semester. 

Sincerely, 

Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D.
President