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Carpe Diem: Select Alumni in the Visual Arts

The group exhibition, presented by Montclair State University’s Office of Alumni Engagement and Development and hosted by the University Galleries, features distinguished alumni working across media including painting, photography, video and sound.

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Affinity Group Volunteers Come Together at 2025 Holiday Social

The Affinity Groups Holiday Social brought alumni together on Giving Tuesday to connect, celebrate and thank the dedicated volunteers who help build and sustain Montclair’s vibrant alumni community.

From First-Generation College Graduate to Family Legacy

Fran Sabaliauskas ’70, the first in her family to graduate from college, used her Montclair degree to forge a successful career in education. A generation later, Stephanie Sabaliauskas ’05 ’11 MA followed her mother’s footsteps to Montclair, charting a career that led her to athletics and higher education.

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For Adam Derengowski ’19, Success Includes Mentoring the Next Generation of Film Students

As a production supervisor for Marvel Studios, Adam Derengowski ’19 is bringing superheroes to the big screen. In real life, Derengowski is the superhero, mentoring Montclair students on their way to careers in the film industry. 

Alumni Gather at the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) Convention to Connect with the College for Education and Engaged Learning

Alumni educators gathered at a reception in Atlantic City on November 6 as part of the NJEA Convention to reconnect and network with fellow Red Hawks. Pride soared as alumni heard exciting updates from the College for Education and Engaged Learning at Montclair.

Think Tank with Steve Adubato ‘80 Featuring President Jonathan Koppell On Air

Alumni, students, faculty and staff came together at Homecoming on September, 27 to film a conversation between Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Steve Adubato, PhD and Montclair State University President Jonathan Koppell. The two-part discussion premiered on “Think Tank with Steve Adubato”, and is now available to stream digitally.

Broadcasting Degree Takes Patrick Whittam ’93 From Multimedia Production to Corporate Communications

Patrick Whittam ’93 began his career in broadcasting, but it wasn’t long before he was rising the ranks withing Prudential Financial. Now the communications director for Prudential’s Global Retirement and Insurance businesses, Whittam is helping build the Montclair alumni network there and sharing his expertise with the University’s MBA program.

Danielle Laing-Waliyaya ’17 Is on the Front Line of Digital Compliance

Google Technical Program Manager Danielle Laing-Waliyaya ’17 brings her expertise to her role on the PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies Advisory Board, supporting the University’s transdisciplinary efforts to prepare students for career success.

Alumni Engagement Launches MONTCLAIRconnect: The Podcast

The Podcast highlights alumni from Montclair State University and Bloomfield College of Montclair State University, the latest programs and initiatives at the School and how to stay connected.

Hawk Plus Celebrates Its Fourth Year of Streaming All Things Montclair with Big Changes Coming

Montclair State University debuts a revamped student-run streaming service that features news, sports, alumni and more.