First-Gen at Kean University
Am I First Generation?
Definition: Neither parent/guardian have completed a bachelors degree.
First Gen Fridays
Each Friday Kean University feature's faculty, students and staff who identify as first generation college students on social media (please see definition above).
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Our First-Gen Events
Our Past Events:
Inaugural Tri-Alpha Induction 2024
On April 17th, Kean University chartered the Iota Gamma chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha for short). A combination of students, faculty, and staff members were inducted. To find out more about Tri-Alpha, click here.
Kean students, faculty and staff stand as they are initiated into Tri-Alpha.
Kean Senior, Sandra Bandeira is pinned by her father.
First Gen Alumni and Student Networking Event
Date: Weds, April 3, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Where: Kean Hall 127
Get ready to connect and celebrate at our First-Gen Alumni & Student Networking event! Join us for an awesome night of mingling, dinner, and cool giveaways. Let's talk about our first-gen experiences and build connections that last way beyond the event. Don't miss out on this chance to bond with fellow first-gen leaders! See you there!
National First Gen Day
November 8th, 2023
On November 8th, Kean University celebrated students who were the first in their families to attend college and found extra support and resources at the university. Watch and learn how these Cougars climb higher at Kean.