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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.

Montclair CCOM Alumni Spotlight: From Montclair to Manhattan with Miriam Aguirre ’24

With the support of the Montclair community, a switched major led Miriam Aguirre ’24 to her career path in public relations.

Kevin Thwala ’21 MBA Uses His Success to “Bring Light to the Collective”

Montclair’s MBA program helped Kevin Thwala ’21 MBA advance his career from software engineer to project manager. As a new member of the Black Alumni Advisory Council (that he supports with recurring giving), and member of the Recent Alumni Network – Thwala hopes to inspire and lift up the aspirations of the next generation of Montclair students.

Red Hawk Open in Full Swing for Students

Golf outing raises more than $150,000 for student athletes

Red Hawks Soar at Homecoming 2025

Montclair State University welcomed thousands of alumni back to campus along with faculty, staff and students for Homecoming 2025.