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News and Announcements

Category: Psychology

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From Mentorship to Advocacy, Anyllah Zackery Found Purpose in Psychology and Child Advocacy

The first-generation student balanced three jobs, leadership roles and hands-on service experiences while discovering the confidence and purpose that will guide her future in social work and child advocacy.

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Understanding People, Inspiring Change: Noah Festerling’s Path in Forensic Psychology

A Clinical Psychology graduate student, Festerling combined research, real-world experience and mentorship to prepare for a career in the criminal justice system.

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From Curiosity to Calling: Rozhan Shafiezadeh’s Path to Psychology and Purpose

A Psychology major with a passion for working with children and families, Shafiezadeh turned hands-on experience into a vision for her future in clinical care.

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Disney Princesses Have Become More Left-Handed Over Time, New Montclair Study Finds

Psychology researchers at Montclair examined hand movement activities and more than a dozen classic Disney movies to see how handedness in the famous animations have evolved over the years

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Dr. Tina Zottoli Discusses False Confessions on Proof Podcast

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Saying Yes to Growth

Clinical Psychology graduate Hajar Ismailzada bridges research, practice, and belonging in schools

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Showing Up With Purpose

Psychology major and Commencement speaker Brianna Correa reflects on service, resilience, and finding confidence through community.

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Erin Kang Receives Excellence Award

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Putting Care Into Practice

Graduate Spotlight: Guided by a passion for mental health equity and strengthened by hands-on experience at Montclair, Romal Bhullar is ready to make a lasting impact as a future psychologist.

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Leading with Purpose

Graduate Spotlight: From quiet beginnings to campus leadership, Omayma Jabara embraced every opportunity—finding her purpose through language, advocacy, and saying “yes.”

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Blending Medicine and Mental Health with Purpose

Graduate Spotlight: Honors student Cole Vitelli proves you don’t have to choose between science and self-expression—at Montclair, he found space to pursue both.

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Montclair Receives $3.5M Grant to Expand Mental Health Services in NJ School Districts

Funding from the U.S. Department of Education will allow Montclair to recruit, prepare, and retain school psychologists in partnership with West Orange, East Orange and Clifton