GlobeNewswire·Nov 11, 2026, 6:14 PM ET

Kean University President Dr. Lamont Repollet Appointed to HACU Governing Board

Kean University President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., was appointed to the Governing Board of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) during its 40th Annual Conference.
Repollet is one of five new board members confirmed to serve two-year terms.
The conference attracted over 1,800 attendees to discuss challenges & opportunities facing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI).
Hispanic students comprise nearly 40% of Kean's population across its Union, Jersey City, Toms River, & online campuses.
Under Repollet's leadership since 2020, Kean achieved Carnegie R2 status, was designated New Jersey's urban research university, & completed its merger with New Jersey City University.
Kean began offering in-state tuition rates to all students regardless of residency in Fall 2026 to remove financial barriers.
HACU represents more than 400 colleges & universities dedicated to Hispanic higher education success in the United States, Puerto Rico, Latin America, & Spain.
Interim HACU President & CEO David A. Ortiz emphasized the essential role of board members in guiding the association's mission.

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