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Kean University Criminal Justice Graduate Achieves Milestones in Port Authority Police Department

Kean University Criminal Justice Graduate Achieves Milestones in Port Authority Police Department

Kean alumna Priscilla Sanchez-Gonzalez ’13 grew up watching police solve crimes, and now works to protect critical infrastructure in New York and New Jersey as the first female captain of Hispanic descent in the Port Authority Police Department.
Actor Giancarlo Esposito shares the stage with moderator Darlene Repollet, Kean's first lady
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."
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Kean University to Add Women’s Flag Football as Varsity Sport

Kean University to Add Women’s Flag Football as Varsity Sport

The Cougars are adding women's flag football to their athletic program, bringing its total varsity sports to 24, with the team competing at the recreation level this Spring before transitioning to varsity status in 2026.
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From Dropping Out to Teaching: Lauren Connors' Inspiring Journey

From Dropping Out to Teaching: Lauren Connors' Inspiring Journey

Kean graduate Lauren Connors ’21 achieved her dream career, teaching high school history, through an atypical path.
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Kean University Researchers Discover Plant Fat and Animal Protein May Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

Kean University Researchers Discover Plant Fat and Animal Protein May Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

Adam Eckart, DHSc, and Pragya Sharma, Ph.D., both assistant professors in the Department of Health and Human Performance, used machine learning to discover the most influential factors that contribute to Type 2 diabetes.  
Bruce Waltuck, seated at a long table, leads a group of attendees in a social enterprise workshop at Kean.
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.
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Kean University Faculty Delve into AI and Education

Kean University Faculty Delve into AI and Education

Kean University faculty learned ways to integrate AI into teaching during a recent Teaching and Learning with AI virtual conference hosted by the University.
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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 new wrestling coach Chris DiSanto will lead the men's and women's wrestling programs. He's pictured in the hall of Harwood
Kean Adds Men’s, Women’s Wrestling to its Roster of NCAA Sports

Kean Adds Men’s, Women’s Wrestling to its Roster of NCAA Sports

Kean is adding a new women's wrestling team, and reestablishing its men's team, to add to the diverse opportunities for students to take part in intercollegiate sports.