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Montclair State University Launches Call for #1Day4Montclair Champions

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.

The Single Mom Overcomes Adversity and Rises to the Graduation Stage

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.

How Bloomfield Graduate Nicole Yator ’26 Found Her Confidence

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

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Celebrate Montclair Gala Launches Carpe Futurum Fund

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.

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.