On Friday, April 7, 2017, Kean Dance Marathon (KDM) went underway. Students participated in a 12-hour-straight dance to raise money for the Children's Miracle Network and the Children's Specialized Hospital. The event officially started at 12 p.m. and officially ended at 12 a.m. Many Greek groups, student groups and student organizations came together to raise money as a university #ForTheKids.