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DEP Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette, Kean University's Nicky Sheats and David Zimmer, Executive Director of the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank

Nicky Sheats, Ph.D., Receives Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award

Sheats, of the John S. Watson Institute for Urban Policy and Research at Kean, received the award in the category of environmental justice, for his work focused on improving conditions in underserved communities.

A group of female Kean students in a discussion with a man around a table.

Farmers and Experts Gather at Kean to Discuss Environmental Justice

Kean University hosted soybean farmers and biofuel industry experts from across the United States recently for a conference on environmental justice and the potential of biodiesel as a sustainable energy solution.

Jake Carlson, Ph.D., sociology assistant prof, testifies on social housing proposal

Kean Assistant Professor Testifies on Housing in Washington, D.C.

Assistant Professor of Sociology H. Jacob Carlson, Ph.D., provided expert testimony addressing the need for secure, affordable social housing in another example of Kean’s growing role as an urban research university.

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

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.

Three students work on separate computer monitors.

Kean University Foundation Launches Student-Run Endowment to Foster Real-World Financial Expertise

Four Kean finance students are making investment decisions for a Kean University Foundation fund that will be used to benefit current and future students.

Three students, one female, two male holding certificates for their wins in a research competition

Computer Science Students Take Top Spots at Great Minds in STEM Conference

Students from the Department of Computer Science and Technology shared their research on a national stage in the GMiS undergraduate research poster competition.

Ndaba Mandela, Grandson of Nelson Mandela, Other Activists Issue Calls for Change at Kean Human Rights Conference

Kean’s 16th annual Human Rights Conference brought powerful human rights activists to campus, inspiring students to follow their lead in working for positive change.

Six new genetic counselors graduated from Kean in 2022. All have jobs.

Genetic Counseling Graduate Program Receives Accreditation for 6 Years

One of Kean’s newest masters-level offerings, the genetic counseling program has a 100% graduation rate and 100% employment rate. It recently received accreditation from the accrediting body in the field.

Group photo of alumni association members in formal attire

Kean University Alumni Association Donates $10,000 in Memory of Donna A. Madrigal ’88, ’91 MPA and Anthony J. Brennan ’81

The Kean University Alumni Association has honored the memory of longtime board members Donna Madrigal and Anthony (Tony) Brennan, with a donation that will pay forward their dedication by providing scholarships to Kean students.

Panelists in the Public Affairs career forum speak to students at a dais

Kean Public Affairs Alumni Offer Students Expertise in Government

A panel of public officials, many of them Kean University alumni, shared career advice during a Kean Public Affairs Forum held on November 20.

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