Maxine and Jack Lane Center for Academic Success Dedicated

Benefactors Maxine ’78 and Jack Lane were honored at a special dinner on May 18 for their leadership gift of $6 million to Kean University. To recognize their philanthropy, the Board of Trustees passed a resolution dedicating one of the newest buildings on campus, the Center for Academic Success (CAS), in their name.

The Lanes’ donation is a combination of cash, securities and an insurance policy, of which the vast majority will go toward supporting student scholarships and high-priority needs of the University. The Maxine and Jack Lane Center for Academic Success is a cornerstone of Kean’s commitment to opportunity. The structure is a home to many of the University’s student support offices, all of which serve the purpose of ensuring that students will have the tools necessary to receive a world-class education. Upon completion in 2005, it became the first higher education facility in New Jersey to receive LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification by the United States Green Building Council.