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    1. Campus News

      Our Flexible Summer Sessions Can Help You Catch Up, Get Ahead and Graduate Sooner

      How Montclair State University’s flexible summer sessions can maximize your summer break

      A student writes in a notebook outdoors.
    2. Front Page News

      Montclair State University Named New Operator of New Jersey’s Public Television Stations

      The University and its College of Communication and Media will manage NJ PBS beginning July 1, 2026. The selection brings public media back home to New Jersey with broadcast-ready facilities, a statewide journalism network, and a fiscally responsible plan built for the long term.

      Exterior of the College of Communication and Media building
    3. 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.
    4. Press Release

      Montclair Awarded $1.7M Grant to Advance Civic Education

      Funding from the U.S. Department of Education will allow Montclair to conduct expert-led seminars on American history

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    5. Front Page News

      Why Montclair State University Is a Top Choice for Affordable Tuition, Fastest Payback and Real Student Success

      Montclair blends affordability, access and real-world experience – helping students launch successful careers right from campus

      Emma Haskell stands on a sidewalk in lower Manhattan holding her phone.
    6. Front Page News

      Student Voices: I’m Majoring in Film and Television and Now I’m Interning in Hollywood

      Film and Television major chosen for Television Academy Foundation Internship program

      Raciely Rodriguez, in a black evening dress, stands before a backdrop showing Television Academy and Emmy logos.
    7. 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.
    8. Faculty Voices

      What Does it Mean to be a Loyal Sports Fan? Sports Communication Expert Weighs In

      Dr. Stephen Andon weaves fan culture, sports history and sports media in discussions with students in the School of Communication and Media

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    9. Press Release

      School of Communication and Media to Become a College in 2025

      Currently part of Montclair’s College of the Arts, the School will become a stand-alone college in July 2025

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    10. Faculty Voices

      Pop Culture is News, Not Clickbait, University Professor Says in New Book

      From #MeToo to Marvel to JK Rowling, Communications Professor Joel Penney looks at how celebrities and entertainment news play a major role in the public’s understanding of social and political issues

      Headshot of Joel Penney looking at the camera