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    1. Graduate Spotlights

      She Almost Joined the Navy. Then She Built a Life of Leadership and Service at Bloomfield College

      Lisha Brito didn’t plan on going to college – but what she found on Bloomfield’s campus helped her grow into a confident, purpose-driven leader with big dreams for the future.

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    2. 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.
    3. Graduate Spotlights

      Finding Her Confidence: How One Shy Bloomfield Graduate Grew Into a Mentor For Others

      Nicole Yator arrived at Bloomfield unsure of herself — but through mentorship, community, and involvement, she grew into a confident leader dedicated to uplifting others.

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    4. 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.
    5. 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.
    6. Campus News

      Bloomfield Celebrates United States’ 250th Anniversary

      This year marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, and Bloomfield College of Montclair State University is hosting

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    7. Research

      Montclair Offers Food-Insecure Students Support and Resources through Red Hawk Pantry, Other Services

      Many college students nationwide are experiencing food insecurity; Montclair is responding with expanded pantry services, fresh food access and student-centered offerings

      Kaori Sakae stands, arms crossed, in front of food-filled shelves at Red Hawk Pantry.
    8. Front Page News

      How an Olympic Figure Skater Spends Her Days at Montclair State University​

      At Montclair, Austrian national champion Olga Mikutina fits training for the Winter Olympics 2026 into a full schedule of classes, work shifts and campus life

      Olga Mikutina, Austria’s national figure skating champion, skates her short program during a training session at the Montclair State University Ice Arena.​
    9. Research

      Groundbreaking Speech Therapy Research Helps Child Master the ‘r’ Sound in Weeks

      Innovative visual biofeedback technology, developed by a Montclair State University speech-language pathology professor, is helping children with speech sound disorders and training future SLPs

      8-year-old Colette Fougere says ‘r’ into a microphone while Alexis Gallagher looks on.
    10. Faculty Voices

      Montclair Life: Teaching Students to Think for Themselves in the Age of AI

      How Dr. Freddie Harris uses writing, community research and a deeply human approach to help first-year students navigate – and thrive in – a world transformed by artificial intelligence

      Woman teaching in front of a class with students sitting in front of her.