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Kean Celebrates Diversity with Cultural Graduation Events

Kean Celebrates Diversity with Cultural Graduation Events

Kean University will celebrate the diverse identities and cultural heritage of the Class of 2024 with a series of cultural graduation events, including the newest, ¡Celebrando Graduación Juntos! - Celebrating Graduation Together! for students of Hispanic and Latino descent.

Students clean up the river on campus
Kean University Wins Recognition for Sustainability

Kean University Wins Recognition for Sustainability

Kean was recently recognized for its sustainability achievements in areas such as research, curriculum, diversity and campus engagement with a silver STARS rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).

Kean President Lamont Repollet, Ph.D. speaks to the crowd at the Midyear Convocation
Kean ‘Counts On’ Data to Bridge Equity Gaps

Kean ‘Counts On’ Data to Bridge Equity Gaps

More than 150 Kean University faculty, staff and students recently took part in the University’s “Count on Me” Mid-Year Convocation focused on using data to address equity gaps across the institution. 

A collage of three diverse women in a movie scene.
Hybrid ReelAbilities Disability Film Festival Returns to Kean University

Hybrid ReelAbilities Disability Film Festival Returns to Kean University

Engage with powerful stories through a range of short and feature-length films and documentaries that challenge perceptions and promote inclusivity of people with disabilities.
Three young women, Kean grad students in speech language pathology, at the communication disorders clinic
After Loss, Family and Friends Show Gratitude to Kean Center for Communication Disorders

After Loss, Family and Friends Show Gratitude to Kean Center for Communication Disorders

Speech-language pathology services at the clinic helped an Edison man get 'a little bit of his old self back' following a stroke. His family is now honoring his memory by supporting the work of the Center.
Cover of John Catsimatidis book _ How Far do you Want to Go
‘Common-Sense Billionaire’ John Catsimatidis Shares Wisdom with Kean Students

‘Common-Sense Billionaire’ John Catsimatidis Shares Wisdom with Kean Students

Put in the hours. Get a great education. Find a mentor. Most of all, work hard. Business leader John Catsimatidis offered his advice for success to students from Kean’s College of Business and Public Management.
Tabitha Brown faces camera, talking with Darlene Repollet
Bestselling Author, Foodie Tabitha Brown Wows Crowd in Kean President’s Distinguished Lecture Series

Bestselling Author, Foodie Tabitha Brown Wows Crowd in Kean President’s Distinguished Lecture Series

Emmy winner, New York Times bestselling author and vegan foodie Tabitha Brown brought her upbeat message of authenticity - with a dash of cooking advice - to the Kean University President’s Distinguished Lecture series this week.

Artist Ricardo Roig displays a piece of his art in his studio
Contemporary Artist Ricardo Roig Celebrates Solo Exhibition with Art Scholarship Announcement at Kean University

Contemporary Artist Ricardo Roig Celebrates Solo Exhibition with Art Scholarship Announcement at Kean University

Artist Ricardo Roig ’08, Kean University alumnus and artist-in-residence, is furthering his commitment to the University with the creation of the Roig Family Art Scholarship. 

Keanu's Winter Break Bucket List

Keanu's Winter Break Bucket List

Keanu the Cougar wanted to hang out with his best friend, President Repollet, over Winter Break. Find out what they planned.
Lauren Ridloff gives her lecture, the audience use their hands to show applause
Actress Lauren Ridloff Shares Insight on Representation in Kean President’s Distinguished Lecture

Actress Lauren Ridloff Shares Insight on Representation in Kean President’s Distinguished Lecture

Sharing her journey from the Broadway stage to the Marvel film universe, the Deaf actress spoke to the Kean community about the importance of visibility and opportunity.