Kean University selected for prestigious VOLARÉ Institute as it celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Kean University selected for prestigious VOLARÉ Institute as it celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

UNION, NJ — Kean University’s national profile as a Hispanic-Serving Institution continues to rise, marked by its recent selection for the VOLARÉ Institute, a new research initiative designed to advance participation in STEM fields at HSIs. This honor places Kean among only 21 institutions nationwide chosen by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities for […]

Celebrating 30 years of exploring history with ‘Four Centuries in a Weekend’ event

Celebrating 30 years of exploring history with ‘Four Centuries in a Weekend’ event

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced Union County’s “Four Centuries in a Weekend” countywide history event returns for its 30th season on Saturday, Oct. 19, and Sunday, Oct. 20. Unless noted otherwise, all participating historic sites are open from noon to 5 p.m. Each day is packed with […]

Union Police Department celebrates its fifth Coffee with a Cop Day

Union Police Department celebrates its fifth Coffee with a Cop Day

UNION, NJ — For the fifth year, the township of Union Police Department hosted Coffee with a Cop Day in the parking lot of its headquarters. Police Officer Ricardo Santos organized the event. Blue Foundry Bank sponsored the coffee truck, Drive-In Cones and Coffee. Blue Ribbon Bakery & Café and Nova’s Restaurant & Coffee Shop […]

Governor honors three local organizations with recognition letter

UNION, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a special recognition letter honoring the House of Hearts Network, Lesniak Institute for American Leadership and Latino Action Network Foundation for their dedication to empowering youth across the state of New Jersey through the Breaking Barriers Conference. The letter emphasizes the importance and impact of youth initiatives […]

Kean achieves record enrollment in fall 2024, serving more than 18,000 students globally

Kean achieves record enrollment in fall 2024, serving more than 18,000 students globally

UNION, NJ — Kean University has achieved record-breaking enrollment with more than 18,000 students from 36 states and 88 countries registered this fall, underscoring its growing position as New Jersey’s urban research university. Kean USA campuses are experiencing a boom, with the largest transfer student population and one of the largest first-time freshman classes in […]

Former mail carrier convicted of receiving bribes, fraud conspiracy and drug conspiracy

UNION, NJ — A former U.S. Postal Service mail carrier has been convicted of bribery, fraud and conspiracy charges, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced on Tuesday, Aug. 20. Emerson Pavilus, 49, of Union, was convicted on Thursday, Aug. 15, on all three counts of an indictment charging him with receiving bribes as a public […]