Lamont Repollet, Ed.D., the New Jersey Commissioner of Education and a Kean alumnus, will become the 18th leader of Kean University. The Board of Trustees announced the appointment on Monday, May 11, following a unanimous vote in support of the thoughtful and charismatic educator.

Governor Murphy said: 'I wish Lamont and his family nothing but the best in his next endeavor, and know Kean University is in good hands with him at the helm.'