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Nancy Bauer Boucher and John Bauer
Kean Arts Philanthropists to Receive Honorary Degrees

Kean Arts Philanthropists to Receive Honorary Degrees

Two retired educators who are longtime supporters of the performing arts at Kean University, siblings John Bauer, Ph.D., and Nancy Boucher, will be presented with honorary degrees during Commencement 2022.

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Faculty-Student Research Team Advances Understanding of Fertility

Faculty-Student Research Team Advances Understanding of Fertility

An interdisciplinary team of Kean researchers studying fruit flies has created a mathematical model of a key cell structure that could have applications in the study of human fertility.
Student celebrating honors convocation
Kean Celebrates Honors Graduates at Convocation

Kean Celebrates Honors Graduates at Convocation

Kean University honored its highest-achieving 2022 graduates at Honors Convocation on Friday, May 6, recognizing the undergraduates’ commitment to hard work and excellence as the University prepares for Commencement next week.

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Kean Announces 2022 Commencement Speakers

Kean Announces 2022 Commencement Speakers

John Dickerson, the award-winning CBS News chief political analyst and author, and Lauren Ridloff, a Tony-nominated actress known for roles in The Walking Dead and as Marvel’s first Deaf superhero (Eternals), will be featured speakers at Kean University’s graduate and u

Correctional system reform is topic of CBPM lecture
Kean Distinguished Lecture Takes on Correctional System Reform

Kean Distinguished Lecture Takes on Correctional System Reform

A panel of leading experts in corrections and law called for new approaches to criminal justice reform in New Jersey during a panel hosted by Kean’s College of Business and Public Management.
Casey Bucceri overcame many obstacles to earn his MSW degree at Kean
‘A Better Version of Myself’: Kean Grad Student Overcomes Obstacles to Succeed

‘A Better Version of Myself’: Kean Grad Student Overcomes Obstacles to Succeed

Master of Social Work degree graduate Casey Bucceri used motivation, dedication and discipline to overcome addiction and achieve his dream of getting an education.
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Kean Graduate Excels as CEO in Male-dominated Industry

Kean Graduate Excels as CEO in Male-dominated Industry

With her Kean economics degree, Maria Piastre ’04 forged a career that has put her at the top of New Jersey-based precious metals refining company Metallix.
Research Days 2022 presentation
Kean Research Days 2022 Highlights Student Discovery

Kean Research Days 2022 Highlights Student Discovery

The annual showcase of student and faculty research is underway, both in-person and online, and wraps up with poster presentations on Wednesday, April 27.
Kean Alumnus and Adjunct Professor George M. Gilcrest with former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright
Kean Graduate to Be Pallbearer at Madeleine Albright Funeral

Kean Graduate to Be Pallbearer at Madeleine Albright Funeral

Kean Adjunct Professor George M. Gilcrest ’70, who was a security agent for former Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright, was chosen by her family to be one of 10 pallbearers at her funeral.
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NY Jets VP Inspires Honors Students with Story of Courage

NY Jets VP Inspires Honors Students with Story of Courage

A New York Jets vice president told Kean honors business students his personal story of courage, urging them to “embrace the unknown” in their lives and choose inclusivity, respect and empathy in their careers.