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Kean University Alumni Take Different Paths to Major League Baseball’s Miami Marlins
Kean University Alumni Take Different Paths to Major League Baseball’s Miami Marlins
Two Kean University alumni who never met on campus are now teamed up in Major League Baseball, reuniting as a coach and broadcaster for the Miami Marlins.
Kean Alumna Christina Chiarella Scores Career with NJ Devils and Prudential Center
Kean Alumna Christina Chiarella Scores Career with NJ Devils and Prudential Center
Christina Chiarella ’24 had a unique vantage point at this year’s Kean University Commencement ceremony. As a production coordinator for Prudential Center and the New Jersey Devils, she watched the ceremony from the arena control room — just one year after graduating herself.
Kean University-based Jersey Changemakers Network Helps Businesses Doing Good
Kean University-based Jersey Changemakers Network Helps Businesses Doing Good
The statewide network supports social entrepreneurs who create businesses designed to help communities and address social needs, through free workshops, training and networking opportunities to help these mission-driven ventures succeed.
Kean University Announces Unified Commencement Ceremony for Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Kean University Announces Unified Commencement Ceremony for Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Kean University will celebrate one unified commencement ceremony for both undergraduate and graduate students on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the Prudential Center in Newark.
Internships Propel Kean Graduate with Creative Spark to Career in Video Production
Internships Propel Kean Graduate with Creative Spark to Career in Video Production
Jordie Inoa ’24 has dabbled in graphic design since he was a child, but it was a series of internships that led him to his first full-time job as a video editor after graduating from Kean’s Michael Graves College.
Kean Launches Pilot Program to Fund Career-Defining Student Internships
Kean Launches Pilot Program to Fund Career-Defining Student Internships
The new Professional Development Internship Fund (PDIF) pilot program will provide substantial financial support and other career development resources to help students secure and complete internships.
Kean Graduate Helps Asylum Seekers Resettle in the U.S.
Kean Graduate Helps Asylum Seekers Resettle in the U.S.
Tina-Marie Lopez ’11, executive director of the International Rescue Committee for New York/New Jersey, leads resettlement services for refugees and asylum-seekers in the region. She credits her time at Kean for laying the foundation for her success in helping individuals build new lives.
New Cougar Career Collaborative Initiative Boosts Student Career Opportunities
New Cougar Career Collaborative Initiative Boosts Student Career Opportunities
The new program expands student career development opportunities by partnering with businesses across industries to provide tailored internships, recruitment events and professional development activities.
Kean Public Administration Graduate Leads County Office Serving People with Disabilities
Kean Public Administration Graduate Leads County Office Serving People with Disabilities
Alumni Association Board Member Diana Calle ’12, ’15 M.A., broke language and cultural barriers to become the first in her family to earn a degree. Now, as director of Union County’s Office of Persons with Disabilities and Special Needs, she’s inspiring others and giving back to her community.
Kean University Recognized for Social Mobility by 'U.S. News & World Report' for Sixth Consecutive Year
Kean University Recognized for Social Mobility by 'U.S. News & World Report' for Sixth Consecutive Year
Kean is recognized as a top national university for advancing social mobility, highlighting its commitment to helping all students succeed and graduate.