Alumna Joan Moser ’82 Establishes Endowed Scholarship to Support Future Educators and STEM Students
July 1, 2026
Joan Moser ’82 M.A., knows first-hand how access to education can shape a life, and she is committed to creating opportunities for Kean students. Through a generous gift, she established the Moser Family Endowed Scholarship, which supports students in both STEM and education.
A dedicated supporter of the University as an annual fund donor, Joan established a $50,000 endowed scholarship in her family’s name. The Moser Family Endowed Scholarship will support two students each year, one in the Dorothy and George Hennings College of Science, Mathematics and Technology and one in the College of Education.
Joan earned her master’s degree in education from Kean in 1982 while working as a mathematics teacher in nearby New Providence. She chose Kean for its strong foundation, its proximity to her hometown, and the opportunity to pursue graduate-level study. Balancing coursework and professional responsibilities, Joan found the academic experience engaging and rewarding.
“The classes I took at Kean were right in my wheelhouse,” she said. “Math is about process and problem solving, and I was able to take courses like statistics and topology that deepened my understanding.”
Joan transitioned from education to the technology sector, building a successful career with AT&T and Chubb Insurance. She credits her background in mathematics with strengthening her ability to think critically and approach complex challenges with a logical mindset.
Despite moving out of the classroom, Joan remains deeply committed to education and recognizes both the growing complexities teachers face today and the influence they have on their students.
“Teachers have a real impact,” she said. “They help shape the future. If I can support someone who wants to pursue that path, that’s my hope.”
Reflecting on her career, Joan considers herself fortunate and hopes to extend that same sense of opportunity to others through her philanthropy.
“If financial support can help someone access opportunities they might not otherwise have,” she said, “then that’s truly giving back.”