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.
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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.
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.
Hispanic Heritage Month is a yearly 30-day celebration honoring the cultures and contributions of Americans tracing their roots to 21 Hispanic countries. It is held every year from September 15 to October 15, coinciding with the Independence Days of several Latin American countries.
Kean University’s annual Kean Day brought dozens of student organizations, university departments and campus resources together on Friday, Sept. 11, giving students a chance to explore opportunities outside the classroom along Cougar Walk. From noon to 4 p.m., tables stretched from the Miron Student Center Plaza down Cougar Walk toward Harwood Arena, with organizations, departments and community partners introducing students to what Kean has to offer.
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.
The Kean campus continued its annual Unity Week celebrations through Tuesday, April 7 and Wednesday, April 8, bringing an evening game show and afternoon salsa dances to students, and capped it off on Friday, April 10, with card games from several cultures.
On Monday, March 23, Social Media manager, Melody Cadet sat down with Vanessa Garate to discuss her research to improve prenatal healthcare and communication.
At Kean University, clubs abound—for every student. That diversity was evident on Monday, February 2, the Spring 2026 Student Involvement Fair. Representatives from over fifty clubs gathered throughout the Miron Student Center to showcase their dedication to hobbies, cultures, majors, and more.
On Thursday, January 22, the Cougar Connections Center for Social Work hosted “Color Your Mood” in honor of Bright Colors Week, which took place from January 19 to 23 this year.
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.
On Tuesday, November 18, the Kean University Wellness Center continued its commitment to student health and accessibility by hosting its second flu clinic of the semester, offering free and insurance‑covered flu shots to students, faculty, and staff in the Miron Student Center Greek Lounge.
As Kean embarks on a new semester, students are reflecting on their New Year’s resolutions—habits they hope to build in 2026. Students agree that next semester will represent a fresh start, encouraging self-reflection and personal growth both on and off campus.
On Thursday, November 13, the Kean Criminal Justice Club hosted Unsolved Case Study: The Zodiac Killer in Green Lane Academic Building. The event focused on one of the most infamous serial killer cases that remains unsolved today.
On Monday, November 10, members of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) gathered in the Miron Student Center Hub for their Boxes of Gratitude tabling. Students were able to customize hygiene boxes with essential items and uplifting handwritten messages of appreciation in honor of Veterans Day. Aliyah Hutchins, the President of the NCNW and a Senior majoring in Sports Management with a minor in Athletic Coaching from East Orange, NJ, explained the motivation behind hosting this event.
On Thursday, November 6, the Muslim Student Association hosted the semester’s very first Henna event.
On November 3, the Office of Belonging and Community Engagement invited Charles Paez, a community manager for JPMorgan Chase, to discuss the importance of financial health and literacy for Kean students.