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Ken Jeanos

Mathematics Paves the Path to Success for Ken Jeanos ’90

When he arrived at Montclair, Ken Jeanos ’90 was sure of two things: his love for mathematics and the importance of hard work. These priorities continue to ring true for Jeanos, now that he is chief information officer of General Dynamics Electric Boat, the leader in the design, construction, delivery and maintenance of nuclear-powered submarines for the U.S. Navy.

Heather Berzak

Heather Berzak ’20 – From Montclair to the Frontlines: A Journey in Journalism and Justice

Alumni are “Paying it Forward” with scholarship and mentoring support

Generations of Montclair Alumni Come Together to Pay It Forward

Alumni Frank Colombo ’12, Drew Heimlich ’12 and Frank Nelson ’84 are “Paying it Forward” with a scholarship and mentoring initiative that spans generations and springboards students to success.

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Gliding Down Memory Lane

Alumni and families enjoy an afternoon of ice skating and hot cocoa at the Montclair State University Ice Arena.

Gemar Mills

Gemar Mills ’05 is Passionate about Education

For Gemar Mills ’05, it would seem that no challenge is too daunting. At 27, he transformed Newark’s Malcolm X Shabazz High School from a failing school to a positive environment where students have the tools to achieve. As chief education officer for The Future Project and chief academic officer of College Achieve Public Schools, Mills is helping high school students across the country reach for their dreams.

Yvette Viasus

Green Teams Alumna Yvette Viasus ’20 is Mapping a Brighter Future

The PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies Green Teams internship prepared Yvette Viasus ’20 to advocate for broad access to renewable energy and launched her career trajectory.

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Images of War: 20 Days in Mariupol

More than 100 guests attend screening of highly acclaimed documentary

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Black Alumni Advisory Council Presents Black History Month Alumni Career Panel

1974 50th Reunion

Class of 1974 – 50th Reunion Celebration

Get ready to reminisce, reconnect and rediscover! Join us Monday, May 13 – Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

Nicole D’Angelo as Ex-Girlfriend in Once at the Hangar Theatre. (Photo by Fatima Sowe)

Nicole D’Angelo ’17: Breaking Barriers on Broadway

How a mistake landed an autistic actor-musician and Montclair graduate the roles of a lifetime