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From Classics to Customs: Kean University’s First ‘Rep Your Ride’ Show Celebrates Cars and Community
From Classics to Customs: Kean University’s First ‘Rep Your Ride’ Show Celebrates Cars and Community
Car enthusiasts from across New Jersey showcased their rides at Kean's inaugural "Rep Your Ride" car show. Watch how this unique campus event brought the community together and helped raise more than $100,000 for the Kean University Foundation.
Kean University and New Jersey City University Sign Letter of Intent in Next Step Toward Historic Merger
Kean University and New Jersey City University Sign Letter of Intent in Next Step Toward Historic Merger
Kean University and New Jersey City University (NJCU) signed a Letter of Intent advancing a proposed merger, integrating NJCU into Kean and enhancing access to inclusive higher education across New Jersey.
Kean University Celebrates Graduates at 2025 Commencement Ceremony
Kean University Celebrates Graduates at 2025 Commencement Ceremony
Kean celebrated its first unified Commencement on Tuesday, May 13, honoring undergraduates and graduates from the Class of 2025. The event was marked by heartfelt speeches, student reflections and a keynote by Olympic medalist Laurie Hernandez.
Kean University Celebrates First Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
Kean University Celebrates First Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
Kean University hosted its inaugural Doctoral Hooding Ceremony on Thursday, May 8, conferring degrees on 59 doctoral candidates in a distinguished event at Wilkins Theatre on Kean’s Union campus.
Kean Celebrates 2025 Honors Graduates at Annual Convocation
Kean Celebrates 2025 Honors Graduates at Annual Convocation
Kean University celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2025 honors graduates during a special Honors Convocation ceremony that marked the beginning of commencement season at the state’s urban research university.
Kean Human Rights Conference Shows 'How Gen Z Is Changing the World'
Kean Human Rights Conference Shows 'How Gen Z Is Changing the World'
Kean Human Rights Conference Shows ‘How Gen Z Is Changing the World’
Kean Human Rights Conference Shows ‘How Gen Z Is Changing the World’
Two Gen Z changemakers who began their human rights work as teenagers — David Hogg and Tiana Day — delivered powerful messages to the conference’s nearly 1,200 attendees
Actor Giancarlo Esposito Shares Insights in Kean's President’s Distinguished Lecture
Actor Giancarlo Esposito Shares Insights in Kean's President’s Distinguished Lecture
In a thought-provoking conversation, award-winning actor Giancarlo Esposito inspired the audience with wisdom from his five-decade career spanning Broadway, film and television, encouraging aspiring actors and others to pursue their passions "with your whole being."
Kean Human Rights Conference to Highlight ‘How Gen Z is Changing the World’
Kean Human Rights Conference to Highlight ‘How Gen Z is Changing the World’
Gen Z activists David Hogg and Tiana Day will be the keynote speakers at Kean University's 17th annual Human Rights Conference on Friday, March 21.
Kean's First Equity Hackathon | Closing Gaps for a Brighter Future
Kean's First Equity Hackathon | Closing Gaps for a Brighter Future
Faculty and staff at Kean are collaborating to close equity gaps and create a more inclusive campus during the University's first Equity Hackathon. Watch and see the teamwork in action.