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    1. Front Page News

      Why These Students Chose to Transfer to Montclair State University

      Excellent arts and IT programs, a welcoming atmosphere and transfer-friendly tools made it easy for these students to join Red Hawk country

      Ben Coulson sits on a wall on campus.
    2. Front Page News

      Anthropology Students Unearth African American History at Montclair’s Howe House

      A University archaeological project at the James Howe House is helping students and faculty uncover new clues about the lives of the people who lived there

      At a backyard archaeological dig, a woman digs a hole in the ground while a man uses a soil screener and others work in the background.
    3. Admissions News

      Montclair State University Makes Transferring Easier with Direct Admission

      As New Jersey’s first public college to join Phi Theta Kappa’s direct admission program, Montclair offers eligible community college honor students a simpler path to admission and an exclusive $2,000 annual scholarship

      A student turns the pages to a book while working on her laptop in the library. A student wearing headphones sits behind her.
    4. Front Page News

      Bloomfield Students Get an Inside Look at the World of Game Development

      From playtesting games to connecting with the people who create them, Bloomfield students get a glimpse of the opportunities available in the world of game development.

      Attendees play video games on computers at a gaming venue.
    5. Faculty Voices

      Faculty Voices: Journalism Professor Shares How to Find Trustworthy Local News Influencers on Social Media

      As New Jersey influencers fill the gap left by the downsizing of local newsrooms, a new study co-authored by Journalism Professor Carrie Brown offers insight into how to find trustworthy journalism on social media

      A student walks past Susan A. Cole Hall on Montclair State University’s campus as trees display colorful fall foliage.
    6. Student Outcomes

      From Montclair's Health Careers Program to Hometown Pediatric Dentist

      Wondering what career paths are possible through the Health Careers Program? Meet Suffiyah Webb ’04, who found the support and community at Montclair to help build a career in pediatric dentistry.

      Pediatric patient sitting in dentist chair with Dr. Suffiyah Webb posing next to him
    7. 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.
    8. Press Release

      2027 College Rankings: Montclair Among Nation’s Best in U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges

      Montclair is Top 15 in the nation in social mobility in latest rankings

      Hawk statue in front of Cole Hall
    9. 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.
    10. 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.