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Kean University celebrated unity and community at Kean Cougars Western, bringing together students, faculty, staff, alumni from across Kean’s campuses.

History takes on new meaning through the objects and words left behind.

New connections. New opportunities. A stronger community. Kean Day 2026 brought students together to get involved, build relationships and discover the people, programs, clubs and resources that can shape their time at Kean University.

Inspired by a love of science and discovery that took shape when he was a student at Kean, neonatal neurologist Dr. Youssef Kousa is advancing research into how viral infections can cause brain injury before birth.

As he prepares to graduate from Kean and become a teacher in his hometown of Roselle Park, music education student and saxophonist Ryan Marino shares how music changed his life and inspired him to help others express themselves. 

Twin researchers and biotechnology students Dhaara and Dhairavi Shah share how Kean's Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowship (CURF) helped them build distinct identities through cancer research, internships at Merck and Regeneron, and a passion for scientific discovery that can lead to

A native of Pétion-Ville, Haiti, Pierre Alix Lizaire returned to college at age 72 to give back to his community. From founding a school for children in Haiti to pursuing his degree at Kean, Lizaire leads with purpose, perseverance and a belief that learning never stops.

Kean and New Jersey City University came together in Jersey City for a vibrant Sneaker Ball celebrating student creativity, sneaker culture and community.

Ameenah McKiethen, Kean’s inaugural Poet Laureate, explores moments of anxiety and disconnection through three poems presented at Kean Research Days, examining how poetry transforms those experiences into a sense of shared understanding.

On Founders Day, Kean celebrates 171 years by coming together for its Annual Day of Giving, a tradition rooted in the community's shared commitment to student success and opportunity. There is still time to give.