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By Nefertiti Nzameyo | Published April 18, 2024 The rainfall that pooled on Kean University’s Union campus grounds was no match for the attendees ready to network the night away. Students, alums, and staff gathered at Kean Hall, Room 127, on Wednesday, April 3rd, for the First Generation Alumni & Student Networking Event, a host collaboration of the Office of […]
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By Jordan Beaudoin | Published April 1, 2024 Kean University, as a whole, wants to make learning fun for all students who attend its programs. The school has many great programs that it has to offer, and at the school, one of the biggest things that they have going for them is the college’s Travel Learn program. Travel Learn is […]
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By Veronica Vila | Published on March 25, 2024 Resident students at Kean University agree that there’s a lack of food vendors and food options available on campus. Michael Caramanica, Resident District Manager for Gourmet Dining at Kean, expands on the process of selecting food vendors and food options on campus. Caramanica explained that Gourmet Dining’s hands are partially tied […]
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By Ross Rodney | Published March 11, 2024 On Feb. 21, 2024, Kean University’s Union campus experienced a power outage that affected the Freshman, Upperclassman, Bartlett, Rogers, Sozio, and Burch residence halls. The power outage started at approximately 1:00 P.M. and lasted until about 10:00 P.M. Students who were able to were encouraged to return home, and those who were […]
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By Safiyyah Hunter | February 19, 2024 “That was so much fun” Jade Fuentes, a public relations junior at Kean, excitedly exclaimed as a group of Kean volunteers loaded into the school’s van and headed back to campus after spending the afternoon volunteering at the Community Food Bank of NJ Hillside location. If you’re looking for a fun and easy […]
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By Colin Ward | Published December 7, 2023 Kean Ocean students have been treated to an unexpected pop of character on their campus this semester. Thanks to the Ocean County College Foundation, 20 bronze sculptures have been placed all throughout the campus. These pieces of art are all part of Seward Johnson’s sculpture collection. Johnson was a New Jersey native from New Brunswick. […]
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By Brittany Fuentes | Published December 7, 2023 Seniors going into the spring semester are thinking about what comes next after their graduation. They will have different goals to aim towards for their post-graduation journeys, and it’s intimidating to think about. Whether it’s starting a career or choosing to go to graduate school, recent graduates advise that they need to start thinking about it as soon […]
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By Nefertiti Nzameyo | Published December 7, 2023 This year’s first-ever Slam Poetry Night event hosted by The Nancy Thompson Learning Commons invites Kean students to “immerse [themselves] in the power of words and emotions” at Cougars Den on Dec. 7th. A look into the history of events organized by the Learning Commons on Cougar Link reveals its persistent aim to strengthen students’ skills […]
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By Isabelle Guthrie | Published December 7, 2023 With the semester ending, students feel overwhelmed by exams, projects, assignments, etc. For some students, there is just one more semester to go. For others, it is time to say goodbye to Kean University and officially start on their own path. Many students graduate in the winter and spring semesters. It’s a huge moment […]
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By Matthew Sierra | Published December 7, 2023 Tim Awojobi is a six-year Air Force Vet and two-time Kean Alumni. His goal is to give back to the veterans who are still struggling to adjust to civilian life. In 2016, Awojobi enlisted in the 514 Force Support Squadron, and by August 2021, he began hisactive duty supporting the Afghan refugee mission. With […]
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