Alumni News

Join the Office of Alumni Engagement Affinity Group Network, African American Studies Program, the African American Caucus, the Black Alumni Advisory Council and campus partners for a dynamic series of events throughout Black History Month 2026. This year’s theme honors the generations who built foundations — and the leaders and creators shaping what comes next.

Building on a decade of ONE DAY for Montclair campaigns — with more than $1.9 million raised toward supporting student success — the University invites its community to lead outreach and power this year’s tenth anniversary event.

Defying many odds, Cookie Howard ’26 (of Mr. Cory’s Cookies fame!) conquers it all – and leaves a legacy of advocacy for adult learners and a tribe of supporters at Montclair State University.

Nicole Yator arrived at Bloomfield unsure of herself — but through mentorship, community, and involvement, she grew into a confident leader dedicated to uplifting others.

Alumni and friends will gather on April 16 for an evening of connection, student performances and philanthropy in support of Montclair’s mission and future-focused priorities.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.