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Pulitzer Prize Winning Writer To Visit Kean on October 13, 2026

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By: Cassandra Kossowsky | Publish Date: October 12, 2026 If you visit the Center for Academic Success anytime soon and find yourself making the climb up to the third floor and into the heart of the English Department, you might pass by a display case. In that display case, you’ll discover a book that has […]

'Helping Younger Hands' Faces Change After Bernice's Place's Closure

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By: Joshua Rodriguez | Publish Date: October 9, 2026 The end of spring is typically the best time to be a college student. Classes are finished, no more homework, and the rest of the summer to look forward to. But for Alex McGay, it was a troublesome time. Last spring, the president of Helping Younger […]

Kean Football Falls to 1-2 Against Montclair

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By: Benjamin Rodriguez | Publish Date: October 8, 2026 Parents and students alike lined up outside of Sprague Field, home of the MSU Red Hawks, as a sea of red filled the stands for MSU’s homecoming night. With clear skies, 70-degree temperatures and picture-perfect football weather, the atmosphere was set from the moment fans arrived. […]

How is Your Train Commute Changing on October 11th?

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By: Kevin Modeszto | Publish Date: October 7, 2026 Starting Sunday, October 11, the New Jersey Transit schedules will be adjusted for a period of five weeks to accommodate the construction of Amtrak’s Portal North Bridge. This is the second time the schedule was adjusted for this construction, the first occurring from February 15 to […]

A Student's Guide to Cheap Food Near Kean University

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By: Isabella Cobo | Publish Date: October 6, 2026 Hungry, on a budget, and only have an hour before your next class? For many Kean University students, finding a meal that is affordable, filling, and quick can be a challenge. Luckily, students do not have to go far to find food that fits their budgets […]

Kean University Increases Tuition for 2026-2027 School Year

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By: Melanie Seepersad and Enrique Medel | Publish Date: October 5, 2026 On June 22, Kean University’s Board of Trustees approved a 7% increase in tuition rates for undergraduate students starting in the 2026-27 academic year. The decision reflects rising operating costs for the university and the quality of the campus experience. The flat yearly […]

How the Kean Community Is Adjusting to New Class Schedules

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By: Enrique Medel | Publish Date: October 2, 2026 Beginning in the Fall 2026 semester, class times have shifted through all of Kean. Kean University has taken an effective hour change for the campus community with class commencing 15 minutes later than usual, according to the universities new Schedule Planning Grid. “The decision was made […]

Clocking In and Going to Class: How Kean Students Balance Work and College

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By: Michael Mayhew | Publish Date: October 1, 2026 For many college students, the end of the school day does not necessarily mean the end of their responsibilities. Between attending classes, completing assignments, working, and participating in extracurricular activities, students often must find ways to balance several commitments at once. At Kean Universi

Resources at Kean for National Suicide Prevention Month

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By: Briana Polanco | Publish Date: September 30, 2026 September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a month dedicated to those we have lost to suicide and those who have attempted, thought to, or lost someone from it. This month stands as a reminder to reach out during difficult times, especially if you have been struggling […]

Kean Men's Soccer Team Secures Second Win Against St. Thomas

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By: Denny Quinteros | Publish Date: September 29, 2026 The Kean University Men’s Soccer team won a 2‑1 game against Saint Thomas on Sunday, September 27. A late goal by freshman Allan Plama Romero in the 87th minute gave the Cougars a decisive advantage. That goal was the reason the Cougars secured the victory. “Honestly, […]

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