Kara Swisher
Once called “Silicon Valley’s most feared but revered journalist” by New York Magazine, Kara Swisher has established herself as the oracle of the tech world with unrivaled access to the industry’s most significant leaders.
Giancarlo Esposito
Celebrated actor, director and producer Giancarlo Esposito shares his journey as an actor and about becoming a quality thespian, despite the standard industry hurdles many people of color face while trying to break into “the industry.”
A Different World: 35 Years Later
In celebration of the 35th anniversary of the iconic television series “A Different World,” we bring together the beloved cast members, Kadeem Hardison, Jasmine Guy, Darryl M. Bell, and Cree Summer, to explore whether it is indeed still “a different world” in the present day. This panel promises to be a nostalgic yet thought-provoking journey through the lens of a show that left an indelible mark on television and society.
Raymond Lesniak
Each year, Kean University’s Distinguished Lecture Series welcomes thought leaders in media, technology and business. Attend Senator Lesniak’s upcoming lecture and engage with contemporary issues through rich and nuanced public discourse.
Knowledge Bennett
Bennett is Kean University’s first artist in residence and a Los Angeles-based American contemporary artist. He’s widely known for large-scale silkscreen paintings that employ pop culture iconography to re-contextualize historical narratives.