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News and Announcements

Category: Social Work and Child Advocacy

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Driven by Advocacy and Empowerment, Johana Cruz Is Building Opportunities for the Next Generation

The first-generation Master of Social Work student combines mentorship, youth programming and community advocacy to help young people build confidence and access new opportunities.

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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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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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English and Child Advocacy Complete Children’s Book Drive for Bridge of Books Foundation

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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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Montclair Life: Championing Families, Chasing Dreams

Family advocate Oscaterin Bautista balances a double major, career and family at Montclair State University

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Faculty to Lead Evaluation of New Jersey’s Child Welfare System in Partnership with Department of Children and Families

New contract builds on state reforms and reestablishes a vital university-agency partnership in service of New Jersey’s children and families

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Montclair State University Graduate Angela Castro Champions Community Service, Advocacy

Graduate Spotlight: A first-generation graduate from Paterson, N.J., Angela Castro shares how her roots inspired her mission to uplift others through education and compassion

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Montclair Launches Online Master of Social Work

Now accepting applications for Fall 2025 start

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Professor Invited to Join Committee Focused on Food Security in NJ

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Special Screening Event: When We Walk

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University Launches Four New Online Degree Programs

The fully online programs focus on in-demand career paths including psychology, accounting, business administration and social work