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With more than 150,000 alumni in all 50 states and more than 73 countries worldwide, the Montclair State alumni network is a powerful group. Be a part of this successful network of fellow Red Hawks – explore this site to learn more about your benefits, events to attend, news, updates and more. Tap into your alumni network today!

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  • Donald Shandler ’63, ’66 MA, PhD Redefines “Super-Aging”With each passing year, super-ager Donald Shandler ’63, ’66 MA, PhD finds new ways to fulfill his life’s purpose. Now that his favorite query, “What about me? I’m 83” has become “But wait – there’s more – I’m 84!,” we have to ask: what will he be up to at 85?Thursday February 13, 2025

  • Entrepreneur Janine K. Iannarelli ’83: Making a Market in the World of Business and Private Jet BrokerageJanine K. Iannarelli ’83 is a card-carrying member of the “jet-set” – the international market for pre-owned business aircraft, that is. Courageous and ever committed to hard work, Iannarelli is a leader in the exclusive representation and acquisition of business jets valued upwards of $75,000,000.Tuesday February 11, 2025

  • Recent Alumni Network (RAN)The Recent Alumni Network (RAN) leads the charge in developing, planning, promoting and delivering quality programs designed to engage graduates in the Montclair State University community.Wednesday January 22, 2025

  • Kenneth Miles

    Kenneth Miles ’18 Is Writing His Own StoryKenneth Miles ’18 puts his broadcast journalism degree from Bloomfield College to work in a career he loves – in particular through the Trenton Journal, a multimedia platform he founded that is amplifying community voices in New Jersey’s capital city.Wednesday January 22, 2025

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IMPACT Montclair State

Check out Montclair State’s crowdfunding initiative, IMPACT Montclair State. Support a campaign, team or fund that means the most to you and your Montclair State University experience. Make a gift in support of the Red Hawk Pantry, which serves the needs of students who may be struggling with issues of food insecurity and other basic needs.

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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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News
Reunion 2024

The Class of 1974 celebrated their 50th anniversary of graduating from Montclair this May! Alumni had a fabulous time reconnecting with former classmates, walking in the Commencement ceremony and rediscovering all the changes to campus since they were last here. It was a thrill to get reacquainted with these life-long Red Hawks!

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MONTCLAIRconnect

The Montclair State alumni network is a powerful group of more than 150,000 fellow Red Hawks in virtually every profession, across all 50 states, and in more than 73 countries worldwide.

MONTCLAIRconnect is the online community exclusive to Montclair State alumni. Tap into your alumni network! Visit the newly designed alumni portal, with a great new look and feel and expanded functionality. Join a group, look for resources, create your @alumni email account, start a discussion, and much more.

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Gian Paul

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Gian Paul Gonzalez ’07

Gian Paul Gonzalez ’07 doesn’t waste time dwelling on limitations. Gian Paul is an educator of high school students from his home city of Union City, New Jersey as well as high school students across the state and has also been an adjunct professor to graduate students seeking their master’s degrees in education. In addition, he is managing a successful career as a motivational speaker and as the founder of a community-based youth initiative. Gian Paul has even represented Montclair State University on an Amazon Prime Video exclusive series The College Tour. With a schedule like his, Gonzalez is determined to make every minute count.

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