News & Stories
Read stories about how Montclair students, faculty and staff are reaching new heights in the classroom, on campus and in local communities.
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Press Release
2026 College Rankings: Montclair’s Graduate Programs Ranked Among Nation’s Best
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings, and Montclair State University programs are once again ranked
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Press Release
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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Campus News
Small Campus, Big Spirit: How I Balance Classes at Bloomfield and Montclair Cheer
Since Bloomfield College became Bloomfield College of Montclair State University, students have more academic options and access to Montclair’s resources, with their home base still on a smaller campus
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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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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
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