Kean University Archives - CEC - Steve Adubato, PhD

Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary
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Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary

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Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary

March 3, 2026. To commemorate 250 years of American History, Steve Adubato and co-host Jacqui Tricarico explore the pivotal figures and historic sites that established New Jersey as the “Crossroads of the American Revolution." Guests include: Nicholas Ferroni, Creator, Executive Producer, and Host, Historically Correct | Teacher, Union High School Jonathan Mercantini, PhD, Associate Provost, Special Projects and Professor of History at Kean University | Member, New Jersey Historical Commission

Thomas Viglietta2026-03-04T09:59:01-05:00

Early childhood professor examines the impact of artificial intelligence on young minds
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Early childhood professor examines the impact of artificial intelligence on young minds

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Early childhood professor examines the impact of artificial intelligence on young minds

January 20, 2026. Steve Adubato sits down with Dr. Jennifer Chen, Professor of Early Childhood Education at Kean University, to explore the link between early childhood education and brain development and the impact of artificial intelligence on young minds.

Thomas Viglietta2026-01-21T20:09:32-05:00

Examining the current challenges in the media landscape and local journalism
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Examining the current challenges in the media landscape and local journalism

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Examining the current challenges in the media landscape and local journalism

July 28, 2025. Steve Adubato speaks with David S. Birdsell, PhD, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at Kean University, about current challenges in the media landscape, the value of local journalism, and higher education’s role in supporting the community.

Thomas Viglietta2025-07-28T20:12:21-04:00

The importance of preserving Holocaust survivors’ stories
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The importance of preserving Holocaust survivors’ stories

Confronting Racism & Prejudice, One-on-One, Stand & Deliver, Videos

The importance of preserving Holocaust survivors’ stories

Adara Goldberg, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Holocaust Resource Center and Human Rights Institute at Kean University, joins One-on-One Senior Correspondent Jacqui Tricarico for an important discussion about preserving Holocaust survivors' stories and sharing resources to combat prejudice and antisemitism.

Thomas Viglietta2025-01-07T09:47:32-05:00

Think Tank: Combating Environmental Injustice in Urban Communities
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Think Tank: Combating Environmental Injustice in Urban Communities

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Think Tank: Combating Environmental Injustice in Urban Communities

As part of our "Urban Matters" Special Series, Nicky Sheats, Ph.D, Esq., Director of the Center for the Urban Environment at the John S. Watson Institute for Urban Policy and Research at Kean University, sits down with Steve Adubato to discuss combating environmental injustice in urban communities.

Joey Gamba2024-08-24T09:05:55-04:00

One-on-One: Trauma Inflicted Upon Families During COVID
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One-on-One: Trauma Inflicted Upon Families During COVID

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One-on-One: Trauma Inflicted Upon Families During COVID

Zahava L. Friedman, PhD, OT, Assistant Professor at the Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Health Professions and Human Services of Kean University, sits down with Steve Adubato to address the trauma inflicted upon families during COVID, developmental delays, and the assistance they are providing to families in need.

Carolinn2024-08-25T23:21:58-04:00

One-on-One: Supporting the Needs of Students in Marginalized Communities
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One-on-One: Supporting the Needs of Students in Marginalized Communities

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One-on-One: Supporting the Needs of Students in Marginalized Communities

One-on-One: Supporting the Needs of Students in Marginalized Communities Michael Salvatore, Ph.D., Senior Vice President of Administration at Kean University and Co-Host of the podcast “Urban Impact,” joins Steve Adubato to discuss his passion for urban research and supporting the academic needs of students from marginalized communities.

Carolinn2024-07-30T10:58:47-04:00