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Alumni News

Category: Alumni News and Events

Ruth Moore ’52 MEd Continuing a Legacy Dedicated to Education

Celebrating Our Adult Learners

The path to completing a college degree can take many routes, and this past May, we welcomed to our alumni community the first cohort of graduates from a new, accelerated degree program offered through University College. Launched in Fall 2021, the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies is designed for adults over the age of 25 who are returning to college to complete their degree.

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Homecoming 2023: We look forward to seeing you!

Join us on Saturday, September 30, for Homecoming 2023. We invite you back to campus for a day filled with fun, food and football! Start your day with a visit to the Alumni Welcome Tent in front of Cole Hall. Check in, pick up your free alumni gift and learn about the day’s activities.

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Alumni Speakers Welcome the Class of 2023

Words of wisdom, our graduates’ generosity, and what comes next for Montclair’s newest alumni.

Ignite Entrepreneurs

Two Montclair Alumni Soar at the 9th Annual Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Pitch Competition

Alumnae Annalyce D’Agostino ’17 and Kimberllyn “Olive” Xavier Oliveira ’22 walked away winners at the 9th annual Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation’s Pitch Competition at the Feliciano School of Business this May.

Making Sure Every Child Has a Reason to Smile – Brilliantly!

Pediatric dentist Suffiyah Webb ’04 DDS, MPH is on a mission to bring dentistry – and the resulting overall health benefits – to children, starting with her home community of Newark, New Jersey.

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Alumni and University Supporters Raise Over $270,000 on One Day for Montclair

Montclair Alumnus and Shark Tank Winner, Tog Samphel ’22, Visits Local Elementary School

Local elementary Principal and fellow Montclair alumnus, Hal Abraham ’11 ’15 MA, PhD teamed up with Samphel ’22 to inspire his students with a special challenge.

Radio Rules!

As general manager of WMSC 90.3 FM, Anabella Poland ’20 MBA is raising the “Voice of Montclair State” to new heights. Under her leadership, the station is sweeping 2023 Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) award nominations while providing valuable – and unforgettable – career preparation experiences for students who are passionate about radio.

Alumni Spotlight Michael Maiorana ’99 MBA

Michael Maiorana ’99 MBA is Transforming Customer Experience in the Government Sector

As Vice President, Public Sector – Experience Insights and Analytics at Medallia, Michael Maiorana ’99 MBA is bringing his passion for public service to state and federal agencies across the country, helping them to improve customer experience. Might his vision for effective customer dealings with government agencies have us looking forward to our next visit to the motor vehicles office? If Maiorana has his way, it certainly will.