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News and Announcements

Category: Student News

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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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From Coast Guard to Commencement: A Commitment to Service Continues

Graduate Spotlight: A Political Science major, veteran, father, and mentor, Eric Brosnihan reflects on his time at Montclair State and looks ahead to public service.

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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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A Path of Perseverance and Public Service

Graduate Spotlight: After five years of academic excellence, research, mentorship, and growth, this Law and Governance graduate is ready to take on the world—and hopes to inspire others along the way.

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Finding Her Voice in Yarn, Words, and Community

Graduate Spotlight: English major Faith Monesteri spun a quiet start at Montclair into a campus legacy of creativity, connection, and leadership.

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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 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 State University Graduate Khara Brown Defies 3% Survival Odds to Uncover Hidden Histories Through Anthropology and Archaeology

Graduate Spotlight: With resilience and purpose, Khara Brown uses research to amplify underrepresented voices and reclaim overlooked histories

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CHSS Student Selected as Senior Class Speaker

Paloma Lupino delivered remarks at the January Commencement Ceremony

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Archaeology in Our Own Backyard

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Internship Spotlight: Mia Fayez, Prospect Park Mayor’s Office

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Internship Spotlight: Khizra Qadir, Legal Aid Society