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    1. Front Page News

      Empowering Future College Students: Advice from Montclair Leaders and Professionals

      Practical college-readiness tips, confidence-building guidance and uplifting insights shared at Montclair’s Women’s Leadership Alliance Conference

      A group photo of some of the conference attendees.
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      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.
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      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.
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      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.
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      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.
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      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.
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      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

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      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.
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      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.
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      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.