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Category: Graduate School

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Montclair State University Launches Doctor of School Psychology Program

New program will offer both three and five-year tracks to expand access to doctoral programs

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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

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MFA Grad Choreographs a Future in Dance Education

Jason Cameron takes center stage as Montclair State University Graduate School speaker

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From Myanmar to Montclair: A Graduate’s Journey of Resilience and Purpose

Despite political unrest, personal uncertainty and a lost scholarship, Kaung Hla Zan persevered – with the support of Montclair State University – to earn a master’s degree and continue his mission in education

Kelly Witters stands in a marine biology lab with arms crossed, in front of stacked aquariums and tubing used for aquatic research.

How Montclair’s 4+1 Program Turned My Childhood Science Project into Real Marine Biology Research

At Montclair State University, the combined BS/MS in Marine Biology and Coastal Sciences helped Kelly Witters turn a third-grade horseshoe crab project into hands-on research for coastal conservation

Montclair State University Launches First Online Doctoral Program – Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Montclair’s new online DNP offers working RNs a flexible pathway to advanced clinical leadership amid rising demand for DNP-prepared nurses

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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

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2025 College Rankings: Montclair’s Graduate Programs Ranked Among Nation’s Best

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Montclair State University Launches Four New Online Programs

The fully online programs focus on in-demand career paths including strategic communication, economics, supply chain management and family science and human development

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International Student Flips Language Barrier into Benefit, Finds Voice at Montclair State University

Ecuadorian Andrea Uguna-Solano’s story is a testament to the power of perseverance and transforming struggles into success

Sailume Walo-Roberts in her PhD regalia.

How Loss and War Shaped a Montclair State University Student’s Research and Passion for Counseling

A Mother’s Promise Fulfilled: Sailume Walo-Roberts earns doctorate, honors daughter’s legacy

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University Launches Four New Online Degree Programs

The fully online programs focus on in-demand career paths including psychology, accounting, business administration and social work