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Four female alumni

Launching the Women’s Initiative Network (WIN)

Alumnae form a vibrant community to inspire and empower women

Students from the Future Alumni Network (FAN)

Students Reach out to University Donors with a Special Message

Future Alumni Network participates in phone-a-thon to show their appreciation

Wamwari Waichungo

Living Her Legacy

Alumna’s gift will help future generations

Rocky posing with President Koppell and Alumni

A Night to Remember

Alumni and friends gathered October 28, 2022, for the first-ever Black Alumni Advisory Council (BAAC) Gala to reconnect with classmates, rediscover their alma mater and pay it forward to students. They honored former Associate Dean of Students and University Ombudsman James Harris ’68, ’70 MA, recognized BAAC Rising Star Medinah Muhammed ’16 and celebrated the legacy of Sam Mills ’81. Proceeds raised from the gala supported the Emergency, EOF and James Harris book funds.

Micheal Hughes

Making the World a Better Place

Michael Hughes ’90, director of INTERPOL Washington, circles the globe, helping to ensure that 195 unique countries coordinate their resources to fight transnational crime and to implement crucial humanitarian efforts. As head of the United States National Central Bureau and a member of INTERPOL’s 13-member executive committee, he is helping to bring together diverse voices with the shared goal of making the world safe for all.

Erica Kaslander

Championing the Children

When Erica Fischer-Kaslander ’13 MA began as the first executive director of Passaic County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), the organization was little more than a dream and a borrowed office cubicle. In the 15 years since, Passaic County CASA has advocated for more than 1,000 children and trained hundreds of volunteers to serve as champions for abused and neglected children.

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University Rises in Higher Education Rankings

U.S. News & World Report, Washington Monthly elevate Montclair in latest rankings

Individual transgender awareness flags were distributed at the Transgender Awareness Week flag-raising ceremony on Monday, November 14, 2022.

Celebrating Transgender Awareness Week (November 14)

Transgender participants and allies raise flag, advocate for social justice, remember those lost to violence

First Gen Students working together.

First to Fly

National First-Generation College Celebration Day at Montclair encourages, supports students

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University Announces New Colleges and Schools

Montclair responds to evolving student, workforce needs