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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.

How a Professional Singer Found Her Calling in Music Therapy at Montclair State University

Finding her voice: Inspired by how music helped her grandmother, Alyssa Muñiz uses her musical talents to help people with Alzheimer’s, disabilities and trauma

Montclair State University Names Tim Fox ‘02 as Chief of Police

Join Award-Winning Broadcaster Steve Adubato ‘80 in Conversation with President Koppell at Homecoming

Join us at Homecoming on September 27 for a timely discussion as President Jonathan Koppell and Steve Adubato, PhD cover topics ranging from the importance of bold leadership to the state of American media to the role of Universities in fostering a civically engaged populace. This will be a taping for “Think Tank with Steve Adubato” that will air on PBS.

Andrew Bishop ’25, Michelle Guerra ’24 and Jayda Dizon ’25

Montclair alumni Andrew Bishop ’25, Michelle Guerra ’24 and Jayda Dizon ’25 were awarded the New Jersey Distinguished Clinical Intern & Cooperating Teacher Awards.

Nakia Swinton ’16

Homecoming at Montclair carries special meaning for Nakia (Kia) Swinton ’16. As an engaged alumna, she followed in the footsteps of her father, the late Stephen Swinton ’87, while crafting a Montclair legacy all her own.

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Red Hawks Give Back: Alumni Volunteering at Montclair State University

Whether you’re five years out or fifty, the Montclair spirit never fades—and neither does your impact. Volunteering is one of the most meaningful ways alumni can stay connected to their alma mater while giving back to the community that helped shape their journey.