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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
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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
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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
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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
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Graduate Spotlights
Montclair State University Honors Graduates at 2026 Winter Commencement
Ceremony celebrates diversity, resilience and education’s power to change lives
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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
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Front Page News
Montclair State University 2025 Commencement Celebrates Graduates’ Perseverance and Purpose
Spring ceremony honors the achievements of 3,839 graduates and their impact on their communities
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Graduate Spotlights
How Bloomfield College Graduate Abraham Rubio Turned His Passion For Games Into a Tool for Learning
Graduate Spotlight: From Minecraft mods to a NASA internship, Abraham Rubio’s childhood hobby became a launching pad for a career in software engineering and purpose-driven tech
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Front Page News
Retired Firefighter Ralph Castellano Earns Montclair State University Degree 50 Years After Starting
Graduate Spotlight: From firehouse to finish line, Castellano’s journey reflects a lifelong commitment to service, perseverance and purpose
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Campus News
Student Voices: What I Wish I Knew as a First-Generation College Student
Montclair State University students and alumni provide advice on navigating college as a first-gen student
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