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    1. Front Page News

      Why Montclair State University is a Nationally Recognized ‘Dream School’

      Montclair excels in career preparation, student belonging and academic opportunities – featured in new book ‘Dream School: Finding the College That’s Right for You’

      Aerial view of Montclair State University’s main building and pathways with the book cover of “Dream School: Finding the College That’s Right for You” by Jeffrey Selingo, highlighting the University’s recognition as a top Dream School.
    2. Front Page News

      2026 College Rankings: Montclair Named No. 1 Public Institution in NJ, Top 30 Public in the Nation

      Montclair shines in Wall Street Journal/College Pulse Best U.S. Colleges

      Aerial view of campus
    3. Campus News

      Montclair State University Hosts The American Experiment: 250 Years and Beyond

      President Koppell will deliver a series of lectures in honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

      Infographic on the Montclair 250.
    4. Front Page News

      2026 College Rankings: Montclair Named Among Nation’s Best in U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges

      Montclair is Top 10 in the nation in social mobility in latest rankings and tied for second in New Jersey

      Ariel shot of Cole Hall.
    5. Campus News

      A New Chapter for Martinson Honors EDGE at Montclair State University

      Transformed by $5 million gift – creativity, leadership and 40th anniversary drive program forward

      A professor demonstrates a small robot constructed from household items to a student seated nearby.
    6. Campus News

      Bloomfield College’s Scott H. Kaplan ’02 Art Gallery Presents: “The King Has Spoken”

      Fall exhibition opens September 25, 2025, spotlighting six male artists in partnership with Newark Arts

      Gallery is shown with a waiting, a garment with pictured sewn and a picture frame.
    7. Graduate Spotlights

      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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    8. Front Page News

      From Classroom to Career: High Schoolers Get a Taste of the Future at Montclair

      See how high schoolers are exploring college life and future careers through Montclair’s immersive summer programs

      Pre teens examining a diagram of a body.
    9. Campus News

      Earn Your Degree Anywhere: Montclair’s Vision for Online Programs Emphasizes Innovation

      The new head of Montclair Unbound and a nationally recognized leader in online education, Marc Austin, shares what’s holding online programs back – and how changing the student experience can reimagine higher education

      Marc Austin
    10. Front Page News

      Community College Transfer Success Stories at Montclair State University

      Discover how the Scott twins found opportunity, support and a clear path to earning their bachelor’s degrees after transferring to Montclair’s acclaimed College of Communication and Media

      Brian Scott operates a professional television camera in a studio, wearing headphones and a Montclair State University sweatshirt. The camera’s monitor displays his brother, Craig Scott, who is seated on set and visible on the viewfinder, also wearing Montclair apparel.