Championing Women’s Healthcare: A Conversation with Vanessa Garate

Spotlighting women for Women’s History Month, the SLMT spoke with Vanessa Garate, a graduate researcher for the College of Liberal Arts.

In honor of this year’s Women’s History Month, the Student Life Media Team interviewed Vanessa Garate, a graduate researcher for the Communication Research Center. She spoke about the inspiration behind her decision to study communication and prenatal healthcare and how her work has helped prompt meaningful change for herself and women everywhere.  

Hajar Lababidi Mar 27, 2026

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From Game Shows to Salsa Dancing: Unity Week Continues to Dazzle and Entertain

Kean University Continues Unity Week with Game Show, Salsa Magic and Games Around the Globe

Kean University’s Unity Week continued, bringing students together for lively events, including a “The Price is What?” game show, a Salsa Magic dance celebration and Games Around the Globe. From friendly competitions to cultural performances, the week highlighted Kean’s diversity and sense of community. 

Courtney-Joy Breeden and Hajar Lababidi May 01, 2026

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Hard Work Pays Off: Students Reflect on Achieving Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 Semester

Students share how discipline, balance, and community support helped them earn a place on Kean University’s Dean’s List.

At Kean University, students who achieve a GPA of 3.45 or higher are recognized for their excellence each semester. Four honorees from the College of Liberal Arts reflect on the habits, inspirations, and challenges that shaped their success. From first-generation triumphs to lessons in discipline and self-belief, their stories reveal how consistency and community can turn ambition into achievement. 

Hajar Lababidi Apr 30, 2026

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