Events | Kean Alumni

Upcoming Events

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Kean University Founders 5K

Sunday, April 12
Check in: 7:30 a.m.
Race Start: 9 a.m.
Campus Course, North Avenue Entrance

Same day registration is still available on race day.

Kean University mascot posing beside a heart sculpture and large ‘PHILLY’ sign in front of Philadelphia City Hall.

Kean University in Philadelphia Alumni Reception

Thursday, April 23
6 - 9 p.m.
Spin Philadelphia
Private VIP Room
211 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

For alumni and guests 21 years of age and older.

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G.O.L.D. Kean Cougars Build

Saturday, April 25
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Specific location will be confirmed 1 week prior to event date but expect either Newark or
Union/Hudson Counties.

In partnership with Habitat for Humanity Newark. No construction experience is necessary and your contribution to Habitat covers all tools, materials and lunch.

Click here to register.

ReelAbilities flyer in black and white for alumni including logos and photos of a father and son and two photos of women (clips from movies)

ReelAbilities Film Festival

Tuesday, June 5
Various times
STEM Building, 1075 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083

Kean Alumni can receive two free tickets with code ReelAlumni26.

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Colorful illustrated dancers with splashes of paint behind them, promoting Kean University’s Noche Latina event on Thursday, May 7 in the STEM Building Atrium.

Kean Celebrates the Fifth Annual Noche Latina

Thursday May 7, 2026
6 - 9:30 p.m.
Atrium, STEM Building

For alumni and guests 21 years of age and older.

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Cook Out at the Butcher's Block to Support the Kean University Football Program

Sunday, May 17
Check in at 4:15 p.m.
4:10 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
6th Floor, North Avenue Academic Building (NAAB), Union, NJ 07083

The Butcher's Block
235 West Avenue, Long Branch, NJ

Click here for more information.

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

Click here for more details.

Rep Your Ride, Kean University's 2nd Annual Car Show

Sunday, May 31
10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Vaughn-Eames Parking Lot
Kean University-Union Campus

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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, North Avenue Academic Building (NAAB)
Kean Union

For alumni and guests 21 years of age and older.

Click here to register.

Past Events

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Women in LeadHERship Panel

Wednesday, March 18
4:30 – 6 p.m. - Student Involvement Fair and Dinner
6 – 8 p.m. - Panel Discussion
Liberty Hall Academic Center

Kean Cougars Connect: Student-Athlete/Alumni Networking Event

Thursday, February 19
6 - 8 p.m.
Kean Hall, Room 127

A group of four people standing together and posing for a photo in an event space. They are dressed in semi-formal attire, and a colorful presentation slide with silhouettes and bold patterns is displayed on the screen behind them. The room has patterned carpeting and dim lighting, with additional screens and event materials visible in the background.

Kean's Third Annual Celebration of Black Excellence

Thursday, February 12
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
6th Floor, North Avenue Academic Building
Kean University - Union Campus

Alumni and guests 21 years of age and older.

President's Distinguished Lecture Series - Nate Burleson

Thursday, February 12
4:30 p.m.
Enlow Recital Hall, located on the East Campus
(previously scheduled at North Ave Academic Building)

Under the Tree at Liberty Hall with the Kean University Alumni Association

Sunday, January 11
1 - 3 p.m.
Liberty Hall Museum
1003 Morris Ave, Union, NJ