Cougar's Byte Hosts Byte-Tober Event for Spooky Start of the Fall
On Tuesday, October 6, Kean University’s favorite media team came out with their own introduction to the spooky season, welcoming October with a Byte-Tober event at Kean Union.
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On Tuesday, October 6, Kean University’s favorite media team came out with their own introduction to the spooky season, welcoming October with a Byte-Tober event at Kean Union.
The Cougar Climb path is a program that provides a structured guide to university involvement for first-year Kean students. Students fulfill badges by participating in various on-campus experiences, with prizes awarded to those who successfully complete it. This year, for the very first time, the initiative includes upperclassmen in their own badge-fulfilling quests to allow students to continue their journey in making the most of their time on campus.
For Kean students interested in studying outside the United States, going abroad does not necessarily mean spending an entire semester in another country, or spending a huge chunk of savings out of pocket.
As evening settled over Kean University, dozens of tables in Harwood Arena lined the walls, each featuring personal touches representing the organization: games and activities, their group’s unique colors, and most importantly, a vibrant atmosphere where members and visitors could share stories and learn about each other.
On Thursday, September 24, students gathered for the very first Kean Jersey City Freshman Convocation, a celebrating marking the beginning of their college experience and a new chapter for the campus.
Every semester, the Office of Career Services hosts a Career, Internship, and Part-Time Job Fair for Kean students. This fall’s fair was held on September 29 in Harwood Arena, where over a hundred employers from various counties and surrounding states presented information and opportunities for attending students.
On Sept. 8, Reines Plaza filled with music, food, student organizations and university resources as Kean University brought its annual Kean Day tradition to the Jersey City campus for the first time. From 1 to 3 pm, students explored campus organizations, academic programs and support services while meeting other members of the Kean Jersey City community amidst music and dancing, free food, and a photo booth.
What do costumed dinosaurs, bumper cars, Dubai chocolate strawberries, and ping pong tournaments have in common? As Kean Cougars can tell you, they were all part of the 2026 edition of Jump Into Kean Week.
As students go through their formative years in college, there are many honors they can accumulate. One of the most widely known here in America is the Dean’s List, an award given to those who, at Kean University, achieve a GPA of 3.45 or higher during the semester.
On Wednesday, April 8, the Student Life Media Team and the Kean Wellness Center hosted a Paws & Peace event, where students could relieve their stress with therapy dogs, coloring sessions, and a smoothie bar.
Every year, the Kean community takes two weeks to honor the establishment of our institution and the students who keep it going. During the Fall, there’s the bliss of homecoming, full of tailgating, football games, and iconic performers taking on the Wilkins Theatre. However, there’s nothing like that one week in April, where students come together to celebrate the founding of our University, Unity Week.
For many Kean Cougars, graduation is fast approaching: a day they will accept their degree representing years of hard work and study. From commencement announcements to gown orders, much is to be prepared for that decisive moment.
Applying for scholarships can be a hassle for the busy college student. From the stresses of classes to the difficulty of starting one’s career, there are a thousand factors that demand a student’s attention.
Kicking off the first day of the spring semester on Monday, January 12, Kean University held the annual Winter Carnival, welcoming students to a fresh new start to the year. From 2 pm to 5 pm, the Miron Student Center atrium featured a lively atmosphere filled with food, activities, and a DJ to help students ease back into campus life after winter break.
On Tuesday, December 9, Kean University’s Holocaust Resource Center and Human Rights Institute hosted a Genocide Prevention and Awareness Day tabling event, transforming the Miron Student Center Atrium into a space for reflection, learning, and community engagement. The event honored the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide, observed annually on December 9, the same date the United Nations adopted the Genocide Convention in 1948.
From October 31 to November 2, the Division of Student Affairs took to the Woodloch Resort in Hawley, PA, to guide student leaders in developing their leadership skills.
Forensic science is a multifaceted discipline that uses scientific methods and principles to investigate and uncover crimes, which can then be presented as evidence in court.
On Thursday, November 6, the Muslim Student Association hosted the semester’s very first Henna event.
On Monday, September 15, the Center for Rising Excellence and Cultural Empowerment (CERCE): The Leadership Center, hosted one of Kean’s largest Hispanic Heritage Month events on the Miron Student Center (MSC) Plaza.
On Tuesday, August 26, first-year students from across the country arrived on campus with their families to move into Freshman and Cougar Hall, some of Kean's busiest residence halls.