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Repollet’s remarks at Kean University, welcoming the university community and highlighting institutional progress at the start of a new academic year. The speech reviews key achievements over the prior three years, including record new student enrollment, strong financial standing, and advancement toward R2 research classification. It also showcases accreditation milestones, growth from a teacher’s college to a national university, and examples of faculty and student research impact across disciplines and communities.","OPENING DAY ADDRESS 2023 Dr. Lamont O. Repollet, President Kean University  \nGood morning!  \nThank you, Chair Fastook, for that kind introduction.  \nWelcome to all of the Kean University Board members, including John Kean Jr. and Bertha Little-Mathews. I want to once again thank you for your unwavering confidence in my ability to lead this great university.  \nLet me also welcome Wenzhou-Kean University board member and Union County Commissioner Al Mirabella, and chair of the Kean Alumni Board Ed Esposito.  \nAnd good morning to all of the elected officials joining us here today, especially our good friend and Kean alumnus Mayor Chris Bollwage of Elizabeth.  \nI thank all of you for your support and for believing in me and the work we do for our students, the Kean community, and the region.  \nSpecial gratitude to my wife, Darlene, and my daughters Lauryn and Taylor. Thank you for always being there for me when it matters – and it always matters. I love you.  \nI also want to recognize our Wenzhou-Kean University campus community in China, who are joining us virtually, as well as our Kean family on the Ocean County College campus. Sending ashout out to everyone at our Manahawkin and Skylands campuses, too.  \nLast but not least, to the faculty, staff and students right here in Wilkins Theatre – Welcome. It’s wonderful to be with you.  \nGood morning, Cougar Nation!  \nKean University reaches far and wide. Our Cougar family has an impact from South Jersey to North Jersey – and, of course, in the newly established Central Jersey.  \nLet's take a look at what we call The Kean Corridor.  \nAs you can see, the Kean Corridor extends from the top of  \nBergen County to Cape May, from Monmouth County to Trenton.  \nAs we deepen our engagement with urban communities around New Jersey, we will expand the Kean Corridor even more.  \nBut let’s focus on the here and now. The energy in this room is palpable – my heart swells with a mix of pride, anticipation and gratitude.  \nIt’s hard to believe this is my fourth Opening Day address as president of Kean University! As we begin a new academic year, I’m just as excited, proud and humbled to lead this dynamic and thriving University as I was on day one.  \nWe are on a transformational journey together, and the path ahead of us is full of innovation, progress and success. Over the past three years, we achieved remarkable milestones, uplifting our community, and building a stronger, more vibrant Kean University. Our collective efforts propel us forward. As we begin our fourth year together, I am filled with a renewed sense of purpose and determination.  \nLet’s take a moment to reflect on some of what we have achieved.  \nThis Fall, we welcome the largest registered number of new students in Kean’s history. Our worldwide enrollment will top 17 ,000 students joining us from 82 different countries and 35 states. I want us all to stop and think about just how far the Kean brand reaches across the globe.  \nOur financial position is strong despite challenging times for many in higher education. Both Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s commended our strategic investments and maintained our strong ratings. I want to thank everyone across this University who contributed to this success.  \nWe are New Jersey’s Urban Research University and we are well on our way to earning classification as an R2 Research Institution by the Carnegie Commission.  \nWe are an anchor institution committed to serving our surrounding communities and urban centers across New Jersey in a variety of ways.  \nWe evolved from a teacher’s college to a regional university, and today – we are proud to be a national university.  \nKean continues to Climb Higher.  \nThe College of Business and Public Management this year received accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, considered the gold standard of accreditation for business colleges worldwide. 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