Alumni News

When he arrived at Montclair, Ken Jeanos ’90 was sure of two things: his love for mathematics and the importance of hard work. These priorities continue to ring true for Jeanos, now that he is chief information officer of General Dynamics Electric Boat, the leader in the design, construction, delivery and maintenance of nuclear-powered submarines for the U.S. Navy.

For Gemar Mills ’05, it would seem that no challenge is too daunting. At 27, he transformed Newark’s Malcolm X Shabazz High School from a failing school to a positive environment where students have the tools to achieve. As chief education officer for The Future Project and chief academic officer of College Achieve Public Schools, Mills is helping high school students across the country reach for their dreams.

The PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies Green Teams internship prepared Yvette Viasus ’20 to advocate for broad access to renewable energy and launched her career trajectory.

How a mistake landed an autistic actor-musician and Montclair graduate the roles of a lifetime

Montclair State University’s ‘Billy the Batboy’ turns years of interviews into a valuable resource for aspiring athletes

An adult student finishes what she started with dramatic flair.

Shatiera Porte’e ’06 is forever grateful to the faculty, staff and fellow students at Bloomfield College who helped her find the confidence to pursue her dreams. Today, the education consultant and author of “I Forgive Myself for Forgetting Myself” mentors others, encouraging them to follow their own paths to success.

In his senior year in high school, Zackary Logan ’18 had few options. He was living in a youth shelter, trying to find a way forward with little guidance and few resources. College seemed impossible until a gift of $65 to pay his Montclair application fee changed everything.

TRIO Student Support Services Program Sets the Path for Success