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Twin Graduate Students at Kean University Lead the Way in Biotechnology Research
Twin Graduate Students at Kean University Lead the Way in Biotechnology Research
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
72-Year-Old Kean Student Pays It Forward in Haiti
72-Year-Old Kean Student Pays It Forward in Haiti
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 University x NJCU Sneaker Ball Builds Community in Jersey City
Kean University x NJCU Sneaker Ball Builds Community in Jersey City
Kean and New Jersey City University came together in Jersey City for a vibrant Sneaker Ball celebrating student creativity, sneaker culture and community.
Finding Belonging Through Poetry
Finding Belonging Through Poetry
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.
Founders Day at Kean University: Celebrating 171 Years of Impact
Founders Day at Kean University: Celebrating 171 Years of Impact
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.
At Kean Research Days, NJCU Students Highlight How Affordable Housing Is Not Enough
At Kean Research Days, NJCU Students Highlight How Affordable Housing Is Not Enough
Two students at New Jersey City University will present their research on affordable housing in Jersey City at Kean Research Days, as the two universities prepare to merge this summer. Learn how they used local data to highlight systemic challenges for struggling families.
From Kean University to Creative Director, Alumnus Returns to Mentor Students
From Kean University to Creative Director, Alumnus Returns to Mentor Students
Liam Elias ’19 shares how Kean helped prepare him for a career as a creative director at Scholar. Originally from Cuba, he is now leading award-winning work featured in Super Bowl campaigns and Apple keynotes.
Kean University Helps Fight Food Insecurity Across New Jersey
Kean University Helps Fight Food Insecurity Across New Jersey
Kean is taking action against food insecurity in New Jersey through powerful community partnerships and statewide food distribution efforts.
Inside Kean University’s Office of Belonging and Community Engagement
Inside Kean University’s Office of Belonging and Community Engagement
Kean's new Office of Belonging and Community Engagement, housed within the Division of Student Success and Retention, is a welcoming space where students feel heard, respected and supported.
Spring 2026 Exhibitions at the Galleries at Kean University
Spring 2026 Exhibitions at the Galleries at Kean University
The exhibitions feature artists exploring Black history, disability access, identity and community. From layered paintings and vibrant collages to intimate portraits and archival collections, the season highlights art as a powerful force for storytelling, advocacy and connection.