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Sewing Her Story: A Kean University Alumna’s Journey to Healing
Sewing Her Story: A Kean University Alumna’s Journey to Healing
Alumna Deneen Marshall-Mike '17 transformed her childhood love of quilting into a master's research project and a path to healing. Discover how she stitched together her past, present and future through fabric and storytelling.
Ndaba Mandela on Legacy, Leadership and Global Impact
Ndaba Mandela on Legacy, Leadership and Global Impact
Ndaba Mandela, co-founder and chairman of the Mandela Institute for Humanity, discusses legacy, leadership and community-driven change in the latest episode of Urban Impact.
Breaking Stereotypes: Meet Mariah Laster, Kean’s Drag Racing Doctoral Student
Breaking Stereotypes: Meet Mariah Laster, Kean’s Drag Racing Doctoral Student
Step into the thrilling world of drag racing with Mariah Laster, a doctoral student in clinical and school psychology at Kean University, who races dragsters at over 200 mph. Learn how she merges her passions for psychology and racing, breaking barriers in a male-dominated sport.
Q&A: Jennifer Chen, Ed.D., on Educating Young Children in an AI-Driven World
Q&A: Jennifer Chen, Ed.D., on Educating Young Children in an AI-Driven World
The chair of the Department of Early Childhood Education, conducts research on AI and its impact on children’s learning and development. She shares her thoughts on AI and how to better leverage the technology to serve children’s educational needs.
Vice President for Enrollment Services La Toro Yates, Ph.D., Builds on Kean’s Enrollment Growth
Vice President for Enrollment Services La Toro Yates, Ph.D., Builds on Kean’s Enrollment Growth
Vice President for Enrollment Services La Toro Yates, Ph.D., who joined the University in September, said he realized there were amazing things happening at Kean.
Kean’s John S. Watson Institute Honors Namesake on His 100th Birthday
Kean’s John S. Watson Institute Honors Namesake on His 100th Birthday
Kean University’s John S. Watson Institute for Urban Policy and Research celebrates the 100th birthday of its namesake, the late John S. Watson Sr., and will kick off a year of programs and events continuing the visionary leader’s legacy.
Kean Q&A: Distinguished Professor Robin Landa Shares a Roadmap to Choosing a Career
Kean Q&A: Distinguished Professor Robin Landa Shares a Roadmap to Choosing a Career
The Michael Graves College professor takes a page from her work with students to offer a guide to career development in her latest book.
International Guitar Phenom Pursues His Dream at Kean
International Guitar Phenom Pursues His Dream at Kean
Baran Güzelsoy, a music performance major from Istanbul, is pursuing his dream of being among the world’s best guitarists by studying in Kean University's dynamic music program. Learn what makes Baran special and listen to him play.
Kean Student Researcher Angel Ihie, Studying the Science of Stress
Kean Student Researcher Angel Ihie, Studying the Science of Stress
Angel Ihie is a junior majoring in cell and molecular biology in The Dorothy and George Hennings College of Science, Mathematics and Technology at Kean University.
Culturally Rich Solo Exhibition Opens at Kean
Culturally Rich Solo Exhibition Opens at Kean
Artist Jacoub Reyes recently unveiled his site-specific art installation, Esconderte del mundo y en ti mismo esconderte, meaning “hide from the world and hide in yourself,” at Kean University.