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Former New York Jets Cheerleader, Dance School Owner Earns Education Degree from Kean
Former New York Jets Cheerleader, Dance School Owner Earns Education Degree from Kean
Megan Braine ’23 kept herself busy while studying at Kean. She was a member of the New York Jets Flight Crew and opened a dance studio with her family while on her way to graduating summa cum laude with a degree in elementary education.
Kean Grad Goes from High School Dropout to Researcher of the Year
Kean Grad Goes from High School Dropout to Researcher of the Year
Computer science graduate Eric Landaverde ’23 said he had a disdain for education until he came to Kean and discovered his passion for research.
Kean Students Build Community at Elizabeth Housing Complex with Walking Art Trail
Kean Students Build Community at Elizabeth Housing Complex with Walking Art Trail
Kean’s Department of Occupational Therapy and the Housing Authority of the City of Elizabeth partnered to create a walking trail at the Mravlag Manor, with banners that tell inter-generational stories of the community’s residents.
Community Orchestra Revived at Kean
Community Orchestra Revived at Kean
The Kean-NJIO Orchestra is comprised of talented musicians of all ages from the Kean community and surrounding areas who come together to perform classical and contemporary pieces throughout the year. Check out our video to see their joy in making music together.
Should We Fight Artificial Intelligence or Embrace It? The Role of AI in Education
Should We Fight Artificial Intelligence or Embrace It? The Role of AI in Education
On the eighth episode of Kean University’s podcast, Urban Impact, Mia Zamora, Ph.D., English professor and director of the Master of Arts in Writing Studies program, discusses the potential impact of artificial intelligence in the classroom and why she believes a humanistic approach is c
Research Days Highlights Student Projects at NJ's Urban Research University
Research Days Highlights Student Projects at NJ's Urban Research University
More than 1,300 students and faculty shared their research and creative works at the University’s 15th annual Research Days. The panel, poster and oral presentations spanned all academic disciplines and showcased Kean’s growing prominence as a research university.
EMS Helicopter Visit Brings Health Profession Lessons to New Heights
EMS Helicopter Visit Brings Health Profession Lessons to New Heights
Kean students learned about emergency medicine and career opportunities during a campus visit from the state’s JEMSTAR EMS helicopter, arranged by the College of Health Professions and Human Services.
Kean Students, Children with Special Needs, Climb Higher with Adapted PE Program
Kean Students, Children with Special Needs, Climb Higher with Adapted PE Program
Kean's Cougars C.L.I.M.B. Adapted Physical Education program helps children with disabilities, ages 5-21, develop their motor skills by playing different sports and games. The program, created by Assistant Professor Alexandra Stribing, Ph.D., also gives Kean education students a hands-on learning experience.
Kean University Founders Day 2023 Highlights
Kean University Founders Day 2023 Highlights
A celebration outside Miron Student Center, an inaugural Founders 5K race on the Union campus, and a fundraising campaign marked the 168th anniversary of when Kean first opened its doors as the Newark Normal School.