On the tenth episode of 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘣 𝘏𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘏𝘦𝘳, First Lady Darlene Repollet is joined by alumna Christina Carey Dunleavy ’98, who reflects on her journey from Kean University to Disney. In a fascinating conversation, they discuss the value of inclusive storytelling, mentorship and trusting yourself through every career pivot. She also shares empowering leadership lessons on embracing change and chasing curiosity. Listen to the full episode here, as well as on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: kean.edu/climb-higher-her?ut…

That's a wrap on commencement week at Kean University 🎓 We're so proud of every Cougar who crossed the stage and showed what it means to climb higher. Congratulations, Class of 2026.

Kean's Research Days featured bold ideas and impactful innovation that is helping to strengthen our community. Across Kean’s main campus in Union and Kean Ocean in Toms River, students, faculty and partners came together for a week of discovery and collaboration. Thank you to everyone who helped make Research Days a success.

Thank you to the Kean families that took part in today's Take Your Kid to Work Day. The mini Cougars enjoyed fun special events and presentations throughout the day, including a visit from Keanu!

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for the Founders 5K today on campus! Help keep the Founders Day celebration going by joining us on campus on Tuesday. give.keanfoundation.org/kean…

Leadership. Vision. Momentum. President Repollet has been named #1 on the BINJE’s Best Black Business Leaders 2026 list. From leading the historic integration to establish Kean Jersey City this fall, to advancing Kean as a premier R2 research university, President Repollet continues to expand access, affordability and opportunity for our students. Congratulations to our leader, President Repollet. Read more here: binje.com/binjes-best-black-…

Congrats to the honorees of @BINJENews's Best Black Business Leaders! 🎉 A special shout-out to @DrLRepollet, who tops the list! Lamont has advanced @KeanUniversity by spearheading global partnerships and is an incredible supporter of CNJ. 🔗 More here: binje.com/binjes-best-black-…

One more day until Release Day! President Repollet & Distinguished Professor Robin Landa's book, 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘣𝘺 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯, drops tomorrow on Amazon. Pre-order your copy today and learn how branding starts on the inside. When your values are clear and consistently lived, the right people notice your organization and want to grow with it. #LBDBook #CougarsClimbHigher

The countdown continues! 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘣𝘺 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯, written by our own President Repollet and Distinguished Professor Robin Landa, is officially on sale tomorrow. Learn about the three-stranded cord of winning hearts, building a values-driven brand and achieving lasting success. Pre-order your copy on Amazon today. Proceeds benefit the Kean University Foundation. #LBDBook #CougarsClimbHigher

Kean's global reach stretched to Australia at this year's Australian Association for Research in Education Conference. Dr. Sancha K. Gray, Senior Vice President and Acting Dean of the College of Education, and Dr. Joseph Youngblood II, Chancellor of Global and Regional Campuses, presented their G.E.N.I.U.S. framework and Generation 2 Generation research model. The presentation highlighted culturally responsive approaches to advancing gender equity, sustainable development and educational opportunity across the Middle East and North Africa. Three Wenzhou-Kean University faculty members also presented at the conference. #CougarsClimbHigher #KeanResearch

In an effort to combat hunger in our local community, a group of @KeanAthletics students teamed up with our partners from the @NewYorkRedBulls to give away turkeys before the Thanksgiving holiday. Kean is proud to be an official partner of the New York Red Bulls and provide students with experiential learning and community engagement opportunities.

Reserve your seat today to see NBA Deputy Commissioner and COO Mark A. Tatum as part of the President's Distinguished Lecture Series at Kean on Monday, November 17. Tatum has been instrumental in expanding the league’s global footprint, forging landmark partnerships with some of the world's biggest brands and more. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: keanstage.com/edu/lectures/m…

The College Steps program helps Kean students with learning and behavioral disabilities build confidence, independence and community. Hear from student Rayhan Hasan and his father about how the program's mentorship and support have empowered him to thrive.

A delegation from @KeanUniversity in New Jersey visited Wenzhou-Kean University @wzkean, a joint initiative with Wenzhou University, from Oct 14 to 16. The workshops focused on research collaboration, new academic programs, student exchanges, and more. 📚

Dr Lamont Repollet @DrLRepollet, president of @KeanUniversity, said the partnership plays a key role in advancing the internationalization of higher education and fostering academic innovation, noting that both sides aim to build a more globally influential academic community.

We are so excited to partner with @GoTeamIMPACT and welcome our new top recruit, Jaiden, to the Cougar family! We had an amazing Signing Day event last night. Our guys can’t wait to have Jaiden around our program this season. F.I.G.H.T.

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate our kickoff to Hispanic Heritage Month with CRECE: The Hispanic Leadership Center. Campus was alive today with music, food, culture and Cougar pride!

New Jersey's leadership in AI is in large part due to its higher education institutions like @KeanUniversity. Kean will launch a Bachelor of Science in AI, a Ph.D. in computer science, and a new Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence. @DrLRepollet kean.edu/news/kean-universit…

Kean University charted a bold course to achieve R2 research status amid a global pandemic. Now, the University is poised to enter a new era fueled by artificial intelligence and human creativity. Watch as the University evolves.

Dr. Joseph Youngblood II, Chancellor of Kean's Global and Regional Campuses, joined the EduCast3000 podcast to explore the concept of transformational learning in higher education. In this insightful conversation, Dr. Youngblood shares how Kean is creating pathways for student success through innovation, access and public impact. 🔗 Listen here: share.transistor.fm/s/95ac17…