Lecture Series

Each year, the President’s Distinguished Lecture Series brings thought leaders and newsmakers to share insights with the Kean community.

President's Distinguished Lecture Series logo with a podium and the Kean seal.
Portrait of Al Franken, former U.S. Senator and comedian, wearing glasses, a light blue collared shirt, and a black blazer. He is smiling softly, standing against a gradient background transitioning from orange to green.
North Avenue Academic Building

Al Franken

Tue, Oct 29, 2024
- Tue, Oct 29, 2024
@ 4:30 pm
Portrait of Ndaba Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela, wearing a light grey suit, white shirt, and a dark tie. He has a short beard and mustache, and stands against a gradient background transitioning from orange to green.
North Avenue Academic Building

Ndaba Mandela

Thu, Nov 14, 2024
- Thu, Nov 14, 2024
@ 4:30 pm
Portrait of Temple Grandin, renowned scientist and autism advocate, wearing a black Western-style shirt with intricate beaded designs and a red necktie. She has short, wavy grey hair and is looking off to the side, standing against a gradient background transitioning from green to orange.
North Avenue Academic Building

Temple Grandin

Thu, Dec 5, 2024
- Thu, Dec 5, 2024
@ 4:30 pm
Portrait of Giancarlo Esposito, actor known for his roles in 'Breaking Bad' and 'The Mandalorian,' wearing a dark textured jacket over a white shirt. He has short, curly grey hair and a trimmed goatee, with a contemplative expression as he looks slightly off to the side. The background is a gradient transitioning from green to orange.
North Avenue Academic Building

Giancarlo Esposito

Tue, Feb 4, 2025
- Tue, Feb 4, 2025
@ 4:30 pm
Portrait of Kara Swisher, prominent tech journalist and podcast host, wearing glasses with a dark frame, a black blazer, and a white top. She has short, dark hair and is looking slightly to the side with a serious expression. The background is a gradient transitioning from green to orange.
North Avenue Academic Building

Kara Swisher

Mon, Apr 28, 2025
- Mon, Apr 28, 2025
@ 4:30 pm

Past Lectures

Tabitha with a big smile and afro, dressed in a pink shirt with dark pink pattern
NAAB Auditorium

Tabitha Brown

Mon, Jan 29, 2024
- Mon, Jan 29, 2024
@ 4:30 pm

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