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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.
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.
On the morning of Thursday, August 27, Kean University faculty, staff, students, and community members filed into the campus in anticipation of the annual President’s Opening Day Address. They filled every row of Wilkins Theater, hundreds settling in as they listened to jazz music ahead of the speech.
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.
A marching band led the way into Harwood Arena as hundreds of students packed the entrance, greeted by a balloon arch, dancing students waving pom-poms and cheers of “Cou-Coug-Cougars” echoing across campus.
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.
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.
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.
On Tuesday, February 17, Kean University stepped into the Year of the Horse with the annual Lunar New Year celebration. From 3:30 to 4:30 pm, the Miron Student Center atrium was awash in golden and red as students immersed themselves in Chinese culture and traditions.
On Monday, March 23, Social Media manager, Melody Cadet sat down with Vanessa Garate to discuss her research to improve prenatal healthcare and communication.
On Friday, February 13, the Student Life Media Team sat down with Lisia Aikens for a conversation rooted in history, community, and culture. SLMT's Senior Editor Courtney Joy Breeden interviewed Ms. Aikens, Administrative Assistant for the Center of Africana Studies, about the place of Black history in America, and the ways Kean University continues to cultivate Black-centered spaces where education, collaboration, and leadership thrive.
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.
