The safety of our Kean Community is of utmost concern. Last night, during a peaceful rally on campus to raise awareness of racial unrest on college campuses across the country, specific violent threats were made anonymously on Twitter against Kean's black community as well as to the campus at large. Campus police took immediate action to pursue the identity of the individual(s) responsible for the threatening tweets, notifying the Department of Homeland Security, state, county and local municipalities, and providing heightened security on campus. Security will remain at heightened levels today and throughout the rest of the week. 

The campus is open today, Wednesday, Nov. 18. Classes will be held as scheduled. Although we have taken appropriate precautions to ensure the safety of our community, we respect your right to use your own best judgment in deciding whether or not to come to campus. We are profoundly troubled by this display of hatred which does not reflect in any way the values we hold sacred on our diverse campus. We will continue to keep the campus community informed of any further developments in this case.

See Something, Say Something

In light of recent world events, Kean University's Department of Public Safety and Police reminds all members of the campus community to follow the guidance of the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness: if you see something suspicious or unusual in your daily routine or notice someone's behavior that doesn't seem quite right, say something.

Emergencies: Dial 9-1-1

Department of Public Safety/Police: 908-737-4800 (on-campus extension: 7-4800)

Office of Facilities: 908-737-5000 

Fire Safety: 908-737-4800

Register online for Kean's Campus Alert System.

Informed, alert communities play a critical role in the safety of all.