{"id":7,"date":"2017-02-20T14:34:00","date_gmt":"2017-02-20T14:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www-dev.montclair.edu\/alumni\/?page_id=7"},"modified":"2026-04-08T15:33:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T19:33:17","slug":"alumni-relations-landing-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/","title":{"rendered":"Alumni Relations Landing Page"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"a11y-label\" id=\"content-start\">Alumni Relations Landing Page<\/h1><div class=\"prpl-homepage-hero-carousel\" ><div class=\"previous-nav\"><a href=\"javascript: ;\"><span class=\"a11y-label\">Previous Slide<\/span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\"><path fill=\"#000\" d=\"M19.01 25.607l1.415-1.414-8.712-8.71 8.712-8.712-1.414-1.414L8.9 15.466l.048.05-.014.016\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><div class=\"active-region\" role=\"region\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-label=\"Slideshow\">\n<div class=\"homepage-carousel-item\" aria-live='off' aria-hidden='true' tabindex='-1'><div class=\"image-wrapper\" style=\"background-image: url(\/responsive-media\/cache\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/040925_00112_Cole_Hall_Spring-LAROSA-4K-resized.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg);\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/040925_00112_Cole_Hall_Spring-LAROSA-4K-resized.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/040925_00112_Cole_Hall_Spring-LAROSA-4K-resized.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Exterior photo of Cole Hall in the Spring\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-screen\"><div class=\"label\"><span>Giving<\/span><\/div><div class=\"message\" id=\"HomepageCarouselItemText0\"><br \/>\n<strong>Gifts with Meaning. Impact that Lasts.<\/strong><br \/>\nYour generosity today sets the stage for a strong 2026.<br \/>\n<\/div><div class=\"cta\"><p><span class=\"prpl-button full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/giving\/make-a-gift\/\" >Make Your Gift Today<span class='a11y-label'>:\nGifts with Meaning. Impact that Lasts.\nYour generosity today sets the stage for a strong 2026.\n<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"homepage-carousel-item\" aria-live='off' aria-hidden='true' tabindex='-1'><div class=\"image-wrapper\" style=\"background-image: url(\/responsive-media\/cache\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/011326_5986_Winter-Commencement_MP.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg);\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/011326_5986_Winter-Commencement_MP.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/011326_5986_Winter-Commencement_MP.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-screen\"><div class=\"label\"><span>Welcome Class of 2026<\/span><\/div><div class=\"message\" id=\"HomepageCarouselItemText1\"><br \/>\n<strong>Celebrating Our Graduates<\/strong><br \/>\nThe 2026 Winter Commencement ceremony celebrated diversity, resilience and education\u2019s power to change lives.<br \/>\n<\/div><div class=\"cta\"><p><span class=\"prpl-button full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2026\/01\/13\/montclair-state-university-honors-graduates-at-2026-winter-commencement\/\" >Read the Recap<span class='a11y-label'>:\nCelebrating Our Graduates\nThe 2026 Winter Commencement ceremony celebrated diversity, resilience and education\u2019s power to change lives.\n<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"homepage-carousel-item\" aria-live='off' aria-hidden='true' tabindex='-1'><div class=\"image-wrapper\" style=\"background-image: url(\/responsive-media\/cache\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/12052024_73845_Shannon-Rose.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg);\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/12052024_73845_Shannon-Rose.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/12052024_73845_Shannon-Rose.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"woman, seated in mid frame, wearing glasses ad smiling while a woman in foreground talks\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-screen\"><div class=\"label\"><span>Affinity Groups<\/span><\/div><div class=\"message\" id=\"HomepageCarouselItemText2\"><br \/>\n<strong>Find your Network<\/strong><br \/>\nEmpowering Montclair alumni through connection, mentorship and lifelong engagement.<br \/>\n<\/div><div class=\"cta\"><p><span class=\"prpl-button full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/alumni-networks\/\" >Learn More<span class='a11y-label'>:\nFind your Network\nEmpowering Montclair alumni through connection, mentorship and lifelong engagement.\n<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"homepage-carousel-item\" aria-live='off' aria-hidden='true' tabindex='-1'><div class=\"image-wrapper\" style=\"background-image: url(\/responsive-media\/cache\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/092725_6590_Homecoming-LAROSA.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg);\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/092725_6590_Homecoming-LAROSA.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/092725_6590_Homecoming-LAROSA.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-screen\"><div class=\"label\"><span>Homecoming<\/span><\/div><div class=\"message\" id=\"HomepageCarouselItemText3\"><br \/>\n<strong>Save the Date: October 3, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\nThousands of alumni returned to campus to celebrate Homecoming in 2025.<br \/>\n<\/div><div class=\"cta\"><p><span class=\"prpl-button full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/2025\/10\/01\/red-hawks-soar-at-homecoming-2025\/\" >Read More<span class='a11y-label'>:\nSave the Date: October 3, 2026\nThousands of alumni returned to campus to celebrate Homecoming in 2025.\n<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<\/div><div class=\"next-nav\"><a href=\"javascript: ;\" label=\"Next Slide\"><span class=\"a11y-label\">Next Slide<\/span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\"><path fill=\"#000\" d=\"M10.314 5.356L8.9 6.77l8.71 8.71-8.71 8.713 1.414 1.414 10.11-10.11-.048-.05.015-.015\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band white scalable no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<div class=\"column\"><span class=\"prpl-button full-width ghost-red\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/benefits-and-services\/\">Alumni Perks<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<div class=\"column\"><span class=\"prpl-button full-width ghost-red\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/engagement.montclair.edu\/f\/alumni-update-information\" target=\"_blank\">Update Your Info<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<div class=\"column\"><span class=\"prpl-button full-width ghost-red\"><a href=\"\/alumni\/contact-the-alumni-office\/\">Contact Us<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>With more than 150,000 alumni in all 50 states and more than 73 countries worldwide, the Montclair State alumni network is a powerful global community. Be a part of this thriving network of fellow Red Hawks \u2014 learn more about your benefits, find events to attend, join affinity groups, and stay up to date on news, opportunities and resources. Tap into your alumni network today!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"pre-heading\">Alumni News<\/span><br \/><\/h2>\n<p><ul class='news-feed horizontal'><li class='news-item'><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\"  data-original-image=\"\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-31-at-1.48.44\u202fPM.png\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-31-at-1.48.44\u202fPM.png.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><span class='headline'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/2026\/03\/31\/one-day-for-montclair-join-us-on-april-23-2026\/\">ONE DAY for Montclair \u2013 Join us on April 23, 2026<\/a><\/span><span class='sub-head'>ONE DAY for Montclair is a day when the entire Montclair State University community comes together for a day of action and celebration.<\/span><span class='posted'>Tuesday March 31, 2026<\/span><\/li><li class='news-item'><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\"  data-original-image=\"\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/03062026_58060_MEGA.jpg.5.1x.generic.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/03062026_58060_MEGA.jpg.5.1x.generic.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><span class='headline'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/2026\/03\/31\/trailblazers-honored-for-impact-and-inspiration\/\">Trailblazers Honored for Impact and Inspiration<\/a><\/span><span class='sub-head'>Tommy Foster \u201923, Associate Producer at Good Morning America, was honored with a Trailblazer Award at the Male Enrollment and Graduation Alliance (MEGA) Symposium, recognizing his rising impact in national broadcast journalism.<\/span><span class='posted'>Tuesday March 31, 2026<\/span><\/li><li class='news-item'><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\"  data-original-image=\"\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-16.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-16.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><span class='headline'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/2026\/03\/31\/a-fast-track-to-success\/\">A Fast Track to Success<\/a><\/span><span class='sub-head'>Chloe Swift \u201922 wasted no time launching her career in television production. Only 19 when she completed her Montclair degree, she has already achieved a dream job in her field: senior producer of One-on-One with Steve Adubato. <\/span><span class='posted'>Tuesday March 31, 2026<\/span><\/li><li class='news-item'><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\"  data-original-image=\"\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/05082025_26083_Commencemnet-1975-IP-X2.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/05082025_26083_Commencemnet-1975-IP-X2.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><span class='headline'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/2026\/03\/31\/class-of-1976-gears-up-for-a-golden-anniversary-celebration\/\">Class of 1976 Gears Up for a Golden Anniversary Celebration<\/a><\/span><span class='sub-head'>A Milestone 50 Years in the Making. The Class of 1976 will return to campus on May 12\u201313, 2026, for an unforgettable Golden Anniversary celebration\u2014filled with joy, connection, reflection and the rekindling of lifelong friendships.<\/span><span class='posted'>Tuesday March 31, 2026<\/span><\/li><\/ul><br \/>\n<\/p><p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/alumni-news\/\">More Alumni News<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"pre-heading\">Alumni Events<\/span><br \/><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Wed, Apr 15: <a href=\"https:\/\/montclair.libcal.com\/event\/16651501\" target=\"_self\">Campus History Tour<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Thu, Apr 16: <a href=\"http:\/\/montclair.edu\/celebrate-montclair\">Celebrate Montclair: A Spring Gala<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fri, Apr 17: <a href=\"https:\/\/crowdfund.montclair.edu\/project\/49684\">Third Annual Alumni and Friends Football Night<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tues, Apr 21: <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/calendar\/?trumbaEmbed=view%3devent%26eventid%3d1328948954\" target=\"_blank\">University Symphonic Band and Campus Band Concert<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wed, Apr 22: <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickettailor.com\/events\/adpcenterforlearningtechnologies\/1988559\" target=\"_blank\">AI and Ethics: Navigating Responsibility in the Age of Algorithms<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/calendar-events\/\">View Full Calendar of Events<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-band red skewed-edge scalable image-right\"><div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/07\/students.campus5.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/07\/students.campus5.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Students on campus\"\/><\/div><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/crowdfund.montclair.edu\/\">IMPACT Montclair State University<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Check out our crowdfunding initiative, IMPACT Montclair State University. These campaigns support academic programs, athletics, student services such as Rocky\u2019s Closet, The Red Hawk Pantry, Emergency Book Fund and more.<br \/>\n<\/p><p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button white\"><a href=\"https:\/\/crowdfund.montclair.edu\">Learn More<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray scalable image-left\"><div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/03\/job-seekers.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/03\/job-seekers.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Students\"\/><\/div><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2><span class=\"pre-heading\">Get Involved<\/span><br \/><\/h2>\n<p>The Office of Alumni Engagement is pleased to provide many ways for you to expand your network, learn new skills or give back to our Montclair community. Check out the many affinity groups and volunteer opportunities available.<br \/>\n<\/p><p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/get-involved\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/span><\/p><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray skewed-edge scalable image-right\"><div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/05\/05082025_18517_Commencemnet20IP.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/05\/05082025_18517_Commencemnet20IP.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2><span class=\"pre-heading\">Class Reunions<\/span><br \/><\/h2>\n<p>Get ready for your 50th Reunion, Class of 1976! See how you can get involved. Join us on May 12 &#8211; 13 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of your graduation. Reconnect and reminisce with former classmates, process in the Commencement ceremony and rediscover campus.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/get-involved\/reunions\/1976-50th-reunion\/\">Find Out More<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band scalable image-left\"><div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/11\/Seniors-1.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/11\/Seniors-1.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Students in caps and gowns at graduation\"\/><\/div><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/connect\/montclairconnect\/\">MONTCLAIR<em>connect<\/em><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>MONTCLAIR<em>connect<\/em> is the exclusive online community of Montclair State alumni. Tap into your global alumni network! Visit the portal and download the app. Join a group, look for resources, create your @alumni email account, start a discussion and much more. More resources coming soon!<\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/connect\/montclairconnect\/\">Connect with Montclair State Alumni<\/a><\/span><\/p><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray scalable image-right\"><div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/Gian-Paul.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/Gian-Paul.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Gian Paul\"\/><\/div><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2><span class=\"pre-heading\">Spotlight<\/span><br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/spotlights\/gian-paul-gonzalez-07\/?wp_logged_in=true\">Gian Paul Gonzalez \u201907<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Gian Paul Gonzalez \u201907 doesn\u2019t dwell on limitations, he focuses on possibility. An educator rooted in his hometown of Union City, New Jersey, Gonzalez works with high school students locally and across the state, while also serving as an adjunct professor for graduate students pursuing master\u2019s degrees in education. Beyond the classroom, he has built a successful career as a motivational speaker and founded a community-based youth initiative. Gonzalez has also represented Montclair State University on the Amazon Prime Video exclusive series <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1UvxKnVeoWg\" target=\"_blank\"><em>The College Tour.<\/em><\/a> With a schedule as full as his, he\u2019s determined to make every minute count.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/spotlights\/?wp_logged_in=true\">See More Spotlights<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":207483,"parent":0,"menu_order":61,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"advanced-page.php","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7"}],"version-history":[{"count":463,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":216914,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7\/revisions\/216914"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/207483"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}