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Category: College for Community Health

Abbigale Damiano and Kananelo Mokati at University Hall.

Committed to Helping and Healing Communities on a Global and Local Level

College for Community Health graduates Kananelo Mokati and Abbigale Damiano embody the mission of service through global health advocacy and local mental health support

Tia Atieh stands, arms crossed, outside University Hall.

A Life Rebuilt: How a Tragedy Led One Student to Her True Calling

After surviving a national tragedy in Lebanon, graduating senior Tia Atieh finds her purpose and a ‘second home’ at Montclair State University

Sheridan Wheeler takes the temperature of salad bar tomatoes.

From Study Hall to Dining Hall: One Graduate’s Journey to a Career in Food and Nutrition

Meet Sheridan Van Biert, whose full-circle homecoming took her from Nutrition and Food Science studies at Montclair State University to a registered dietitian nourishing her alma mater’s community

Two sorority members stand before a Martin Luther King Jr.’s Day of Service screen.

Montclair State University Students Answer MLK Jr.’s Powerful Call to Service Across New Jersey

More than 300 student leaders honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy through hands-on volunteering – building leadership skills, strengthening communities and living Montclair’s mission of civic engagement year-round

Cookie Howard sits at a table in a hallway in Susan A. Cole Hall.

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

Allison Abrom stands in a food hall at Montclair.

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

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

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

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

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

Montclair State University and Essex County Health members celebrate a new partnership.

University Announces Partnership with Essex County

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Montclair State University Course Meets Growing Demand for Trauma and Resilience Training

Developed in partnership with New Jersey’s Office of Resilience, From Trauma to Healing transforms how professionals support youth, families and communities through healing-centered approaches

Oscaterin Bautista stands outdoors on the Montclair State University campus wearing a red long-sleeve shirt and black pants, carrying a shoulder bag. A large academic building visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

Montclair Life: Championing Families, Chasing Dreams

Family advocate Oscaterin Bautista balances a double major, career and family at Montclair State University

master's graduate student in red cap and gown smiling with confetti falling around them

This Is What Graduating Looks Like: Samantha Eloy’s Joy-Filled Moment Captures the Spirit of Commencement

Upon earning her Master of Public Health degree, Samantha Eloy experienced a defining moment of pure joy – captured in one unforgettable image