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    1. 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.
    2. Front Page News

      From One Major to Three in Four Years: Connecting Data Science, German and Linguistics at Montclair

      In a German language program for local children and on an archive translation project, Isabella Zarate Gonzalez shows how Montclair’s mix of STEM, world languages and community engagement helped her connect her interests into a single path

      Female is smiling with glasses on smiling talking to a child.
    3. 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.
    4. Front Page News

      The Single Mom of Mr. Cory’s Cookies Fame Overcomes Adversity and Rises to the Graduation Stage

      Defying many odds, Cookie Howard conquers it all – and leaves a legacy of advocacy for adult learners and a tribe of supporters at Montclair State University

      Cookie Howard sits at a table in a hallway in Susan A. Cole Hall.
    5. Graduate Spotlights

      From Grit to Graduation: One Student’s Self-Funded Journey at Montclair State University

      Working her way through college – without loans or aid – this Winter Commencement 2026 graduate exemplifies fortitude, drive and Montclair pride

      Allison Abrom stands in a food hall at Montclair.
    6. Graduate Spotlights

      From EMT to Army National Guard: First-Gen Montclair Graduate to Speak at Winter Commencement

      Psychology major Brianna Correa balanced full-time online study, frontline emergency medical work and National Guard service using military education benefits to earn her degree

      Brianna Correa, wearing her National Guard Army Green Service Uniform, modeled after WWII-era attire, at the Paterson Great Falls, reflecting her strong connection to her hometown city.
    7. Front Page News

      The Dogs of Montclair: How Therapy and Service Animals are Changing Campus Life

      Meet the four-legged friends transforming well-being, community and student life at Montclair State University

      A collage of four therapy and service dogs at Montclair State University. Top left: Charley, a golden retriever, sits on a gymnasium floor. Top right: Fuji, a black labrador, looks up attentively while wearing a green service vest indoors. Bottom right: Pebbles, a mini chocolate labradoodle in a white and orange checkered sweater with faux pearls, lies on a red couch. Bottom left: Katherine, a yellow labrador, sits outdoors in sunlight wearing a green service vest.
    8. 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.
    9. 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.
    10. Front Page News

      Campus Jobs at Montclair: Preparing Students for Life After Graduation

      Real skills, real impact – Montclair’s WORK Initiative prepares student employees for what comes next

      Joziah Lopez organizes a stack of textbooks.