It is common knowledge that exceptional students venture the Kean University campus, going from class to class; students that apply themselves tirelessly and fiercely, preparing for what lies beyond graduation.

Edward Adams, senior, is one of the exceptional students on campus. He is finishing off his undergraduate career with a bang before he graduates this coming winter. Adams is a criminal justice major, and has extremely high ambitions for his career after graduation. But in the meantime, he is making the most of his remaining time at Kean University.

Adams is an athlete on Kean University’s Men’s Lacrosse team. The team has been doing extremely well so far this season, and the team has clear objectives as a whole. Adams plays defense as well as the face-off position, and sports the number 10 on his jersey.

The lacrosse team has been making quite a big splash this season. The team currently has four wins and two losses, and spent spring break in Texas, playing at Georgetown University. The team came back to Kean University with a record of two wins and one loss.

“[The lacrosse team’s] goal is to finish top 20 in the country and win a Skyline Conference Championship,” said Adams.

A personal goal Adams has is to conquer Montclair University, long time lacrosse rivals of Kean University. Adams feels that the lacrosse team can accomplish this goal with the help of the 16 exceptional seniors on the team, as well as the good amount of talented freshmen also playing for Kean University.

“I want this to be a new era,” said Adams.

In addition to being extremely dedicated to Kean University as a college athlete, Adams also plays a large role in the on-campus organization Kean University’s Council for Exceptional Children (KUCEC.) Adams serves the organization as the Vice President as well as the Director of Public Relations.

KUCEC’s mission is to train professionals on how to be better equipped for dealing with children that have disabilities, whether the disabilities be physical, mental, emotional, learning impaired or any other disability that may impede a child.

Adams is a big player within KUCEC. He hosted a volleyball game fundraiser for the Special Olympics on Monday, March 28, 2016. He is also hosting the KUCEC’s annual Spring Dinner on Thursday, April 14, 2016. Both of the events are huge fundraising opportunities.

“It is important for [college students] to give back in any way,” said Adams.

Adams seems to have made it his business to get involved in many campus activities throughout his college career, but he seems to be properly prepared for the post-college reality. After graduation, Adams intends to pursue a career in law enforcement.

Ideally, Adams would like to spend a few years in the law enforcement field, and then eventually make his way to law school. Adams has his sights set on Columbia and Cornell when it comes to pursuing a law institution down the road.

Students like Adams are the individuals that help make Kean University better as an overall institution. When he graduates in May, he will leave a memory and a legacy behind, but he will be well prepared for what lies ahead. With his entire future just over the horizon, Adams is making progress towards a successful and happy life overall.

Edward Adam men’s lacrosse player and Kean University’s Council for Exceptional Children Vice President and Director of Public Relations
Photo courtesy of Kean Athletics