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    1. Front Page News

      Montclair Earns Seal of Excelencia Designation

      National recognition makes the University one of just 55 institutions in the country to receive the honor

      Hawk statue in front of Cole Hall
    2. Front Page News

      Montclair Students Keep Negro Leagues History Alive at Hinchliffe Stadium

      At Paterson's Charles J. Muth Museum, students share the story of Hall of Famer Larry Doby, the Negro Leagues and a restored ballpark

      Edward Gonzalez stands with his arms crossed in front of famous ballplayers of the Negro Leagues.
    3. Press Release

      Montclair State University Researchers Among First to Study AI's Impact on Character Development of Middle Schoolers

      RYTE Institute to examine how AI-driven learning environments shape student agency and purpose at Alpha School thanks to a $257K John Templeton Foundation grant

      A photo of Cole Hall at Montclair State University.
    4. Front Page News

      2026 College Rankings: Montclair Ranked No.1 Public School in New Jersey in New Washington Monthly Rankings

      The University is also ranked in the Top 100 overall in the publication’s latest rankings of the best colleges and universities in America

      Building on campus in summertime.
    5. Student Outcomes

      How One Class Turned a Soccer Mom Into a World Cup Photographer

      A Montclair State University student traded a law class for a spot in the World Cup photo pit – credentialed alongside ESPN and Fox Sports, thanks to one professor who encouraged that path

      Irish Maliborski takes a selfie high above Gillette Stadium/ Boston Stadium during the World Cup.
    6. Front Page News

      Access Isn’t the Finish Line: Inside EOF’s Push to Carry Scholars Into Careers

      A network of mentors and alumni – that’s how a partnership between Montclair State University and seven other NJ colleges gives first-generation students more than a degree

      Franco Leon, wearing a red EOF T-shirt sits with hands clasped, smiling and looking up attentively during a conference session.
    7. Student Outcomes

      Alumni Voices: How a Montclair Information Technology Graduate Built a Career at UPS

      Wondering what career paths are possible with a degree in IT? Meet Kaan Esendemir ’18, whose visit to a Montclair career fair led to a role at a Fortune 50 company

      Man posing in front of two brown delivery trucks
    8. Front Page News

      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.
    9. Front Page News

      2026 College Rankings: U.S. News & World Report Ranks Montclair Among Best Online Programs

      Educational Leadership rises to No. 5 in the nation, Montclair also earns first-ever Best Online Bachelor’s ranking

      A student sits at a computer on the campus of Montclair State University.
    10. Graduate Spotlights

      Montclair State University Honors Graduates at 2026 Winter Commencement

      Ceremony celebrates diversity, resilience and education’s power to change lives

      A doctoral graduate in a red gown and black doctoral cap smiles and raises a phone to capture the moment as red and white confetti rains down inside Prudential Center.