Arlene Brautignan '78
Ellen Arlene Brautigan '78, known by her friends as Arlene, grew up in Union and later lived in Basking Ridge. After graduating from Union High School in 1961, Arlene first attended Katherine Gibbs Secretarial College, and...
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Marjorie A. Perry '74
Growing up in the projects of Newark, New Jersey Marjorie knew as a young girl that education would be paramount to transforming her life and helping her to break free from generational cycles that...
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Cynthia S. Mendelson '90 MA and Samuel W. Mendelson
Cynthia Sparks Mendelson '90 MA and her late husband, Samuel Wade Mendelson, shared a mutual connection to Kean University.
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Jeffrey H. Toney, Ph.D., FSX
When Jeffrey H. Toney, Ph.D., FSX, Professor Emeritus and former provost of Kean University, was a student in high school he had the extraordinary...
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Daniel O'Day, Jr.
When reflecting upon his career at Kean University, Dr. Daniel O'Day, Jr.,
Professor Emeritus of English who served on the faculty for forty-five
years...
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Kevin O'Hare '86, '90
When Kevin O'Hare '86,'90 was just four years old his mother had a stroke which changed his life forever.
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Frances Marie Ehman Bellak '52
When Frances Ehman Bellak '52 graduated from New Jersey State Teachers College, affectionally referred to Newark State Teachers College by its alumni, little did she know that her beloved college...
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Ina Giardina '63, '67
According to Ina Giardina '63, '67, it was just luck that caused her to attend Kean University, which was then known as Newark State College.
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Patricia Graleski
Born in Jersey City, Patricia is the oldest child of two deaf parents, neither of whom graduated high school and spent their adult lives as unskilled laborers.
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Jessie and Rolland "Ray" Lutz — In Memoriam
The Kean University Foundation gratefully acknowledges the generosity of Drs. Jessie and Rolland "Ray" Lutz for including a bequest in their final estate to support Kean University.
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Mark E. Lender
Award-winning author, historian, and professor emeritus, Dr. Mark Edward Lender dedicated nearly three decades of his career to Kean University.
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Stanley H. and Joyce A. '77 Lipson
Dr. Stanley H. Lipson and Joyce A. Lipson '77 are proud members of the Kean Medallion Society . The couple have included a bequest in their wills to benefit the Kean University Foundation.
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Ellen Garshgo McConnell '72
Ellen Garshgo McConnell has been a loyal and generous donor to the Kean University Foundation since she graduated in 1972.
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Christian J. Baker, In Memoriam
The Kean University Foundation mourns the recent loss of Christian J. Baker, a long-term supporter and friend of...
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Valerie Ann Leeds
Dr. Norma S. Leeds, Professor Emeritus, Trailblazer and Champion for Science
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Walter T. Holmes '06
Walter is extremely grateful for the education he received at Kean
University. He attended Kean as an adult...
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In Memoriam W. Carl Burger
The Kean University community mourns the death of W. Carl Burger, professor emeritus, who passed away at his home in Stewartsville, N.J. on Tuesday, February 21.
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Jane Bodzioch '69, '83Jane is a dedicated volunteer who has distinguished herself by serving on the Board of the Kean University Alumni Association. Over the past years, she has seen many individuals...
George H'10 and Dorothy H'10 HenningsAfter teaching for many years as members of Kean's faculty, both George and Dorothy retired. While they had saved enough money for retirement, they were concerned...
Penny, '72 '80 and John NorthPenny is a retired school librarian. She returned to college as an adult to earn her bachelor's and master's degrees at Kean, so she was well aware of the difficulties often faced by adult students.
Susan G. Krecker '56Susan Krecker has been a loyal and generous donor to the Kean University Foundation for decades. Like many donors who choose to make a planned...