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Chamique Holdsclaw, sitting, with her hands folded on a desk.
14th Annual Human Rights Conference to Address Mental Health Stigmas

14th Annual Human Rights Conference to Address Mental Health Stigmas

WNBA Hall of Famer Chamique Holdsclaw will be the keynote speaker at the 14th annual Human Rights Conference, "Stop the Stigma: Mental Health and Human Rights," on March 25.
Associate Professor Jing-Chiou Liou teaching a computer science class at Kean University.
Kean Designated Cybersecurity Center of Excellence

Kean Designated Cybersecurity Center of Excellence

Kean University has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the National Security Agency for its academic programs and practices to address a growing national crisis – the shortage of trained cybersecurity professionals in the workforce.

A procession of doctoral students takes part in Kean Commencement in 2019.
Kean Designated as Doctoral University by Carnegie Commission

Kean Designated as Doctoral University by Carnegie Commission

Kean University has been named a Professional/Doctoral University by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, reflecting the University’s increased number of doctoral programs offered and degrees awarded, and Kean’s strong commitment to research.

Sen. Menendez, Pres. Repollet, Sen. Booker, and Kean students Jason Pleitez and Delia Latini on a Zoom computer screen.
Kean President Calls for National Solution to Student Debt Crisis

Kean President Calls for National Solution to Student Debt Crisis

President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., joined U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker, Kean students and national leaders on a virtual panel to discuss solutions to the national student loan debt crisis.
Kean students walk past the clock tower
Garden State Guarantee Provides New Affordable Pathway at Kean

Garden State Guarantee Provides New Affordable Pathway at Kean

A new state program available at Kean University makes it possible for eligible students to attend college for free in their third and fourth years.
Graduate student Ayesha Hashim is researching COVID-19 variants
Kean Student Researcher Studies Pandemic in Real Time

Kean Student Researcher Studies Pandemic in Real Time

Kean STEM student Ayesha Hashim is studying COVID-19 variants in the on-campus diagnostic laboratory for her graduate research project.
Kean University's STEM building illuminated at night.
ILSE Launches Plumeria Therapeutics

ILSE Launches Plumeria Therapeutics

The Institute for Life Science Entrepreneurship (ILSE) at Kean University has launched Plumeria Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage developer of non-opioid treatments for pain.
William Loehning
Kean University Foundation Names New Board Chair

Kean University Foundation Names New Board Chair

The Kean University Foundation has named William “Bill” Loehning '70, '15H, a retired investment company executive and proud Kean alumnus, as its new chairperson.

Alec Boss presented with an interactive display at the League of Municipalities Conference
Kean Ocean Student Finds Dream Career on Barnegat Bay

Kean Ocean Student Finds Dream Career on Barnegat Bay

Senior Alec Boss used his communication skills to help the Barnegat Bay environment and in the process, discovered his calling.
Name that Cougar

Name that Cougar

The Kean Cougar is determined to have some fun — and maybe even stir up some trouble — while alone on campus. Watch the Cougar's adventures and learn how you can help President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., find the Cougar a new name. All Kean students, alumni, faculty and staff are invited to submit ideas for the Cougar's new name.