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    1. Front Page News

      Alumni Voices: Montclair Grad Scores Role at MSG During Knicks’ Championship Season

      Wondering what career paths are possible with a Business Administration and Management degree? Meet Emily Swedelson ‘25, whose role at Madison Square Garden Sports put her at the center of one of the most memorable seasons in New York Knicks history

      Emily Swedelson standing in the stands at Madison Square Garden with the court in the background.
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      Thinking About Montclair? Check Your Eligible Credits Before You Even Apply

      A new database gives transfer students a clearer roadmap to graduation – and the confidence to take the next step

      Students sit together on a blanket on a large grassy lawn at Montclair State University, talking and studying with notebooks and a laptop open, while academic buildings with red-tiled roofs and a clear blue sky frame the background.
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      Rising Stars in Education: Three Future Teachers Earn Top State Honors

      The student teachers from Montclair’s College for Education and Engaged Learning are recognized among New Jersey’s best for their deep commitment to education

      Lydia Brubaker, Juliana Di Cosmo and Maddie Heinold all posing in front of a projector.
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      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
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      Montclair State University Honors Graduates at 2026 Spring Commencement

      From first‑generation scholars to global changemakers, the Class of 2026 cross Prudential Center stage

      Graduate in cap and gown cheering as red and white confetti fills the air during Montclair State University’s 2026 Spring Commencement at Prudential Center.
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      Committed to Helping and Healing Communities on a Global and Local Level

      College for Community Health graduates Kananelo Mokati and Abbigale Damiano embody the mission of service through global health advocacy and local mental health support

      Abbigale Damiano and Kananelo Mokati at University Hall.
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      Montclair Student Sails the World with Semester at Sea and UN-linked Study Abroad

      With a $25,000 C.Y. Tung Scholarship, Pamela Hernandez turned her love of languages into a life‑changing Semester at Sea experience

      Pamela Hernandez stands in a campus broadcast media lab, surrounded by professional studio lights and equipment.
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      Get Into Montclair Early: How the Early Bird Program Helps High Schoolers Start Senior Year Stress-Free

      High-achieving juniors can apply now, hear back before senior year and use a non-binding early offer from Montclair State University to plan classes, finances and their next steps

      Dana Brzezinski sits on the grass at Montclair State University, holding an open notebook and talking with a friend, with campus buildings and a tree visible in the background.
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      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.
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      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.