On Urban Impact, complex issues facing urban communities are examined through meaningful conversations with scholars, community leaders and others who are driving change. Recorded and produced by Kean University, New Jersey’s urban research university.
Latest episodes
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38 min
Designing Change: Kean Architecture Students Are Transforming Urban Spaces
Kean University students and faculty are revolutionizing urban design through innovative, community-centered learning and research. This episode highlights how architecture student…
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18 min
Urban Mayors Unite: Addressing New Jersey’s Housing Crisis
Two prominent New Jersey mayors, Plainfield’s Adrian Mapp and Passaic’s Hector Lora, discuss how they are driving innovative solutions to address the state’s 200,000-unit affordabl…
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28 min
Building Courage, Confidence and Character: Natasha Hemmings' Vision for the Girl Scouts
Think those iconic Girl Scout cookies are just a sweet treat? Think again. Natasha Hemmings, CEO of Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey, reveals how the organization is shaping tomorro…
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23 min
Ndaba Mandela on Legacy, Leadership and Global Impact
Ndaba Mandela discusses legacy, leadership and community-driven change in the latest episode of Urban Impact. Learn about his very personal connection to the HIV/AIDS epidemic and…
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35 min
How Anchor Institutions Help Shape Communities: A Conversation with Kean University President Lamont O. Repoll…
In this special kickoff to Season Three of Urban Impact, Kean University President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., defines what it means to be an anchor institution and explains the cri…
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24 min
Inside Kean University's Journey to Sustainability - with Felice Vazquez
Hear how Kean University’s innovative efforts led to a prestigious Silver STARS rating for sustainability. Hosts Michael Salvatore and Barbara George Johnson talk with Felice Vazqu…
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15 min
Sustainability Starts with Small Changes, Featuring Allison Edgley, Ed.D.
Sustainability ambassador Allison Edgley is back! In part two of her episode, she shares what she learned firsthand about sustainable practices in China and Iceland and discusses t…
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27 min
Sustainability Practices That Make a Difference - With Allison Edgley, Ed.D.
Sustainability guru Allison Edgley, Ed.D. discusses the keys to successful sustainability initiatives, her role as a sustainability ambassador and how small, everyday actions can l…
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31 min
What is Trauma-Informed Care? How Counseling and Community are Key to Wellness and Healing - With Jennifer Vin…
Did you know eight out of 10 Americans have faced trauma at some point in their lives? This statistic opens up profound discussions about the world of trauma-informed care in this…
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32 min
Adapted Physical Education for the Disability Community – With Alex Stribing, Ph.D.
Kean Assistant Professor Alex Stribing, Ph.D., discusses the transformative role of adapted physical education in bridging gaps, promoting inclusion and fostering wellness among st…
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16 min
Facing the Tide: How Rising Sea Levels Shape Our Future - Part 2 With Coastal Geologist Jun Cheng, Ph.D.
Learn more about rising sea levels, the critical role of dunes along the Jersey Shore and innovative strategies to address climate challenges with Kean Assistant Professor Dr. Jun…
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31 min
Coastal Climate Change: Why Our Beaches Are in Trouble - With Coastal Geologist Jun Cheng, Ph.D.
On this episode of Urban Impact, geologist and Kean University Assistant Professor Jun Cheng, Ph.D., takes us “down the shore” to discuss how the changing climate is impacting one…
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17 min
Can Carbon Capture & Environmental Justice Co-Exist? Featuring Nicky Sheats, Ph.D., J.D.
On Season Two’s third episode, Urban Impact takes a dive into the controversial topic of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) with Nicky Sheats, Ph.D., J.D., director of the Cent…
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23 min
What Is Environmental Justice? Featuring Nicky Sheats, Ph.D., J.D.
On Season Two’s second episode of Urban Impact, we explore environmental justice with Nicky Sheats, Ph.D., J.D., director of the Center for the Urban Environment at the John S. Wat…
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29 min
How Architecture Impacts Your Well-Being - With Architect David Mohney.
Kean Launches Season 2 of the Urban Impact Podcast with architect and Michael Graves College Dean David Mohney to discuss the role of architecture and design in community engagemen…
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26 min
Season One Highlights of Urban Impact!
On the 10th and final episode of Season One of Kean University’s podcast, Urban Impact, hosts Michael Salvatore, Ph.D., and Barbara George Johnson, JD, recall their favorite moment…
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29 min
Why Artificial Intelligence Is Flawed (Currently) - Featuring Astrophysicist David Joiner Ph.D.
On the ninth episode of Urban Impact, astrophysicist and Kean Associate Professor David Joiner, Ph.D., pulls back the curtain on artificial intelligence, revealing its current limi…
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23 min
Should We Fight Artificial Intelligence or Embrace It? The Role of AI in Education - With Professor Mia Zamora…
On the eighth episode of Urban Impact, English professor and director of the Master of Arts in Writing Studies program, Mia Zamora, Ph.D., discusses the potential impact of artific…
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23 min
Supercharging Student Engagement by Embracing Diverse Cultures - With Certified Coach Ana I. Berdecia
On the7th episode of Urban Impact, Ana I. Berdecia, director of the Center for the Positive Development of Urban Children at the John S. Watson Institute for Urban Policy and Resea…
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37 min
The Power of Family Engagement in Education - With Sancha Gray, Ed.D.
On the 6th episode of Urban Impact, Senior Vice President for Entrepreneurial Education Initiatives Sancha Gray, Ed.D., discusses how intentionally developing programs that engage…