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    1. In the News

      Left-Handedness in Disney Princesses and Why it Matters

      Psychology Today, News 12 and 1010 WINS highlighted recently published research led by Ruth Propper (Psychology) about how left-handedness in Disney princesses has evolved over time.

      Psychology Today

    2. Front Page News

      Why Attending a College Close to Home Might Be the Best Decision for You

      Just ask Dani Mazariegos – her decision to attend Montclair State University became the first step toward national recognition and Olympic‑level opportunities

      Dani Mazariegos with her hands crossed.
    3. Research

      How Montclair’s 4+1 Program Turned My Childhood Science Project into Real Marine Biology Research

      At Montclair State University, the combined BS/MS in Marine Biology and Coastal Sciences helped Kelly Witters turn a third-grade horseshoe crab project into hands-on research for coastal conservation.

      A woman in a knit sweater with lobsters on it standing in a lab full of fishtanks
    4. Campus News

      From Study Hall to Dining Hall: One Graduate’s Journey to a Career in Food and Nutrition

      Meet Sheridan Van Biert, whose full-circle homecoming took her from Nutrition and Food Science studies at Montclair State University to a registered dietitian nourishing her alma mater’s community

      Woman in front of a bar of food with gloves on reaching in.
    5. In the News

      Kid Rock, Joe Rogan, Elon Musk: The R-word isn’t edgy — it’s cowardly. N.J. won’t play along.

      An NJ.com op-ed written by the acting and deputy commissioners for Disability and Aging Services in New Jersey cited research by Bond Benton (Strategic Communication) and Daniela Peterka-Benton (Justice Studies) on the resurgence of the use of the “r” word. The research has also been cited by Rolling Stone Magazine and The Chicago Tribune.

      NJ.com

    6. Admissions News

      How Montclair Turned My Passion for Service into a Career in Policy and Child Advocacy

      Internships, research and campus leadership at Montclair State University are helping Jose Carlos Aguilar launch a career in government and child protection reform.

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    7. Campus News

      Bloomfield College to Host Monologue Workshop with Thaddeus McCants

      Bloomfield College of Montclair State University’s Theater In Practice course, taught by Dr. Freddie Harris-Ramsby, will host a monologue

    8. Front Page News

      How Montclair’s Transfer Support Helped One Student Find Her Place and Her Purpose

      At Montclair State University, transfer student Abigail Rodriguez’s journey from community college to campus inspired her passion for advancing educational policy

      Transfer student Abigail Rodriguez sits at a desk inside a classroom with a notebook in front of her and holding a pencil.
    9. Campus News

      Bloomfield College of Montclair State University has been Recertified, Maintaining National Recognition

      Bloomfield College of Montclair State University has been recertified by the National College Testing Association (NCTA). Criteria for

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    10. Front Page News

      2026 College Rankings: U.S. News & World Report Ranks Montclair Among Best Online Programs

      Educational Leadership rises to No. 5 in the nation, Montclair also earns first-ever Best Online Bachelor’s ranking

      A student sits at a computer on the campus of Montclair State University.