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Homecoming 2026

October 22-25
Kean University is excited to invite you and your family to join us for the 2026 Homecoming celebration. This is your chance to explore the campus, connect with fellow alumni and have some fun along the way. While most of the activities and food are free, registration is required.  The Homecoming Carnival is held rain or shine!

More information here!
Keanu in football jersey surrounded by 90s graffiti images including a boombox and cassette with wording for Alumni homecoming 90s hip hop and R&B Reunion

Homecoming Kickoff: A ’90s Hip-Hop & R&B Reunion

Friday, October 23
7 - 10 p.m. 
Atrium, STEM, Kean Union 
1035 Morris Avenue Union, NJ 
Cost - $25 per person 

For alumni and guests 21 years of age and over

Register Here. 

For questions, please email safox@kean.edu.
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Homecoming Carnival Games, KidZone and Food Trucks

Saturday, October 24
10 a.m - 1 p.m. 
Activities will be held at indoor and outdoor locations across campus. 
Kean Hall Visitor's parking lot, Kean Union, NJ 
Register Here.

For questions, please email safox@kean.edu.
Kean Trolley (Blue, yellow white) on campus picking persons up

Homecoming: Kean Then and Now - A Historical Tour of Campus

Saturday, October 24
1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Take a ride down memory lane on a guided trolley tour highlighting the people, places and stories that have shaped the University. This tour is designed for alumni and guests who are 16 and older. Spots are limited.

$15 per person includes the tour and exclusive Kean t-shirt. 

Register here. 

For more information, please email alumni@kean.edu.

Presented by a Kean Galleries and Collections team member. 
PDLS Isabel Klee with logo on blue background

President's Distinguished Lecture Series: Isabel Klee

Thursday, October 29
4:30-6 p.m.
NAAB Auditorium
Kean University-Union Campus

Get tickets here.
Various alumni dressed casually at NJEA alumni reception

Annual Alumni Reception at NJEA

Thursday, November 5
5 - 7 p.m.
Harper's - Casino Level
Ocean Casino Resort
500 Boardwalk
Atlantic City, NJ 

Reception includes light hors d'oeuvres and two drink tickets. The event is free, but registration is strongly encouraged. Don't forget to visit us at the Kean booth on the convention floor!

Register here.

For more information, please email alumni@kean.edu.
Photo of past reception with various alumni in business wear with 5th annual networking reception NJLM and Kean logo

5th Annual NJLM Alumni Networking Reception

Tuesday, November 17
4 - 6 p.m.
Nola's Bar & Lounge, Ocean Casino & Resort, 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

For alumni and guests 21 years of age and over.

Register Here.

For questions, please email alumni@kean.edu
PDLS with Colson Whitehead logo on blue background

President's Distinguished Lecture Series: Colson Whitehead

Monday, February 8
4:30-6 p.m.
NAAB Auditorium
Kean University-Union Campus

Get tickets here.

Past Events

Three alumni (2 female, one male) sitting at a table engaging at a networking event

College of Business and Public Management Alumni and Student Networking Event

Thursday, October 15
6 - 8 p.m.
Room 127, Kean Hall

Co-sponsored by Alumni Engagement and Career Services.
Alumni at Red Bulls Noche Latina in Grey t-shirts and with flags in hand

Noche Latina with the Red Bull New York

SOLD OUT

Saturday, October 10
Red Bull New York vs. San Diego
4- 7 p.m. (BULLevard), 7:30 p.m. (Game)

Sports Illustrated Stadium
600 Cape May Street
Harrison, NJ 

 

Image of Kean basketball jersey with wording for Student Athlete/ Alumni networking event and the Kean Alumni logo at top

Kean Cougars Connect: Student-Athlete/ Alumni Networking Event

Tuesday, October 6 
6 - 8 p.m. 
Room 228, Miron Student Center
Kean University - Union Campus

 
Kean Cougars Do GOLD Alumni Community Service Project Graphic

Kean Cougars Pack: An Alumni Community Service Project

Tuesday, September 15
5:30– 7 p.m.
City of Orange, full detail with registration
$10 per person* (proceeds go toward the Kean Fund for Excellence) *This contribution is tax deductible.

 

Flyer with blue background and inset of 4 professionals around a laptop for the alumni GOLD Professional Development Series, The Strategic Job Hunt

G.O.L.D. Professional Development Series

The Strategic Job Hunt: How to Effectively Identify and Land Opportunities in Today's Job Market

Thursday, June 11
5 - 6 p.m. Professional Headshots
6 - 8 p.m. Workshop and Networking
6th Floor, STEM 1075 Morris Ave, Union, NJ
Kean Union

For alumni and guests 21 years of age and older.

Kean day at the stadium with official logos

Kean Day at Yankee Stadium

Thursday, May 21
5:30 -7 p.m. - Pregame Reception
Game begins at 7:05 p.m.
Yankee Stadium, 1 East 161st Street, Bronx, NY 10451