Alumni Relations Landing Page


With more than 150,000 alumni in all 50 states and more than 73 countries worldwide, the Montclair State alumni network is a powerful global community. Be a part of this thriving network of fellow Red Hawks — learn more about your benefits, find events to attend, join affinity groups, and stay up to date on news, opportunities and resources. Tap into your alumni network today!

Alumni News

  • Montclair Celebrates 40 Years of Providing Students with a Leadership EDGEAlumni, students and faculty recently gathered to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the John Martinson Honors EDGE Program. The program’s continued impact has been greatly expanded thanks to John Martinson’s generous investment.Thursday April 30, 2026
  • ONE DAY for Montclair - A Record-Breaking DayThe Montclair community came together and raised over $1 million to support student success.Thursday April 30, 2026
  • Rita Burke ’73 Passes the Baton with a Legacy GiftFor Rita Burke ’73, Montclair was the springboard to success as a music teacher – a career that she loved. By including the University in her estate plans, she will provide scholarship support for future generations of music educators.Tuesday April 28, 2026
  • Giving Back is Second Nature to Entrepreneur Edwin Feliciano ’82Edwin Feliciano ’82, Feliciano School of Business namesake, Mimi and Edwin Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship co-founder and 2012 Carpe Diem Award recipient, recognizes a good opportunity when he sees it. That sensibility extends to his philanthropy, which is just as entrepreneurial in nature. Tuesday April 28, 2026

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Alumni Events

Wed, May 6: Philosophy for Lunch

Wed, May 27: Pillars of Computer Science

Mon, June 1: Science Through Story – Narrative, Phenomena, and Responsible AI

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IMPACT Montclair State University

Check out our crowdfunding initiative, IMPACT Montclair State University. These campaigns support academic programs, athletics, student services such as Rocky’s Closet, The Red Hawk Pantry, Emergency Book Fund and more.

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Get Involved

The Office of Alumni Engagement is pleased to provide many ways for you to expand your network, learn new skills or give back to our Montclair community. Check out the many affinity groups and volunteer opportunities available.

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Class Reunions

Get ready for your 50th Reunion, Class of 1976! See how you can get involved. Join us on May 12 – 13 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of your graduation. Reconnect and reminisce with former classmates, process in the Commencement ceremony and rediscover campus.

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MONTCLAIRconnect

MONTCLAIRconnect is the exclusive online community of Montclair State alumni. Tap into your global alumni network! Visit the portal and download the app. Join a group, look for resources, create your @alumni email account, start a discussion and much more. More resources coming soon!

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Gian Paul

Spotlight
Gian Paul Gonzalez ’07

Gian Paul Gonzalez ’07 doesn’t dwell on limitations, he focuses on possibility. An educator rooted in his hometown of Union City, New Jersey, Gonzalez works with high school students locally and across the state, while also serving as an adjunct professor for graduate students pursuing master’s degrees in education. Beyond the classroom, he has built a successful career as a motivational speaker and founded a community-based youth initiative. Gonzalez has also represented Montclair State University on the Amazon Prime Video exclusive series The College Tour. With a schedule as full as his, he’s determined to make every minute count.

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