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By Erin McGuinness | Published by December 7, 2019 Passing drivers honked horns in support as members of the Kean Federation of Teachers picketed across Morris Ave on Nov. 20 Public colleges throughout the state took part in a “Day of Action” to urge the state of NJ to push forward contracts that outline fair pay increases for tenured faculty, […]
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By Kelly Contreras | Published by November 15, 2019 A killer course is set to bloom this upcoming Spring: How to Get Away with Murder. The course was developed by Dr. Maria Denise Gemmellaro, an assistant professor in forensic science who originally developed this course at Rutgers University. “A lot of real criminal cases are given a lot of attention […]
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By Wynter Aiken | Published by November 14, 2019 A Kean University sorority and local nonprofit teamed up to advocate for children and families experiencing negative effects of divorce. Scout Hartley, President of Pi Alpha Alpha, said he understands the educational value and awareness FAN-PAC raises for social issues such as divorce because strong public interest and advocacy can translate […]
Read moreBy Siobhan Donaldson | Published by November 14, 2019 Five tenure-track professors have received letters from the Office of Academic Affairs not recommending their return next year despite having the full support of their departments. The affected faculty will lose their jobs on June 30 unless President Dawood Farahi chooses to overturn the decision, said James Castiglione, Kean Federation of […]
Read moreBy Erin McGuinness | Published by November 13, 2019 The battle over whether Ursino Steakhouse and Tavern are subject to property taxes is now going to the state Supreme Court. The New Jersey Supreme Court will hear the Township of Union’s appeal in the case of Gourmet Dining LLC vs. Union Township. Ursino, a full-scale restaurant attached to Kean University’s […]
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By Tasha Dowbachuk | Published by November 12, 2019 A former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations addressed the Kean community with a reflection of human rights through her engagement in American politics. Samantha Power, an internationally recognized influential leader, presented in the Distinguished Lecture Series on Oct. 28 in Kean University’s STEM Building. Inside the development of her presentation, […]
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By Zoe Strozewski | Published by October 29, 2019 John “Jack” Nagy, a longtime assistant coach for Kean’s baseball team, passed away Oct. 14 at the age of 80. The Woodbridge native left behind a community of mourning coaches and players and a legacy of mentorship and dedication. Nagy had been coaching the team for over 23 years. He, along […]
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By Zoe Strozewski | Published by October 28, 2019 The University Senate has minimal representation on the Presidential Search Committee, the 13-member group appointed to recommend candidates for the 18th president of Kean University to the Board of Trustees. The University Senate is the university’s “principal agency for the formulation of Kean University policy,” according to the Kean website. It […]
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By Kelly Contreras | Published by October 28, 2019 A car accident on Morris Avenue near Green Lane was the cause of a power outage at Kean University in early September that shutdown Morris Avenue and caused traffic tie-ups for hours. Three people were injured in the crash that took place at 7:26 a.m. Sept 18 on Morris Ave., according […]
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By Salimah McCullough | Published by October 28, 2019 The number of drug and alcohol-related incidents recorded last year on the Union campus almost doubled but the overall crime was down, according to the 2019-2020 Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report. Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report The report for calendar year 2018 showed 91 liquor law violations, up […]
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