President Cole asks graduates to remember
classmates serving our country
"...as we celebrate your accomplishments today, I think it appropriate that we keep in mind that we are a nation at war, and that there are many of your fellow students who have had to leave their university studies and who are far from their homes and families and friends in Iraq and other difficult places." (Full Speech and Photo)

Senior speaker reflects on lessons in leadership
Senior speaker Alfred Fatale III assures classmates that their time at Montclair State has transformed them in some way into leaders."We will walk out of this arena ready to play an active and meaningful role in the great world." (Full Speech and Photo)

Graduate School speaker talks about transforming
obstacles into opportunities
For David DeNotaris, graduation is another accomplishment he can add to the long list of goals he set for himself despite the doubt of others. (Full Speech and Photo)

Honorary degree recipients
Kevin Smith
Alec Baldwin
Joseph and Elda Coccia

Jack Ford receives DuMont Broadcaster of the Year Award
Broadcaster Jack Ford says this honor is special coming from "one of this state's most prestigious higher education institutions." (Full Story and Photo)

DeFeo welcomes new alumni
Wayne DeFeo '80 '82 M.A., president of the Montclair State University Alumni Association, encourages alumni to help each other throughout their lives. (Full Speech and Photo)

Montclair State's notable alumni
From sports greats Sam Mills and Carol Blazejowski to entertainers Melba Moore and Gerald Polci, Montclair State has graduated many famous and notable alumni. (Full Story)

Students graduate with honors
The honors averages for Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude and Cum Laude are 3.85, 3.65 and 3.45 respectively. Click here for a list of students who graduated with honors.

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