University News

Graduate Spotlight: How Melissa Spigelman has resolved to heal, inspire and innovate using research, scholarships and faculty support

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

Graduate Spotlight: A first-generation graduate from Paterson, N.J., Angela Castro shares how her roots inspired her mission to uplift others through education and compassion

Graduate Spotlight: Preschool and now graduate doctoral classmates Grace Gleba and Nicole Genser advocate for people who are deaf or hard of hearing

Finding her voice: Inspired by how music helped her grandmother, Alyssa Muñiz uses her musical talents to help people with Alzheimer’s, disabilities and trauma

Graduate Spotlight: With resilience and purpose, Khara Brown uses research to amplify underrepresented voices and reclaim overlooked histories

Graduate Spotlight: From grit to greatness, Daniela Vidal is using every opportunity to build a future beyond the field – and lift others with her

Graduate Spotlight: From firehouse to finish line, Castellano’s journey reflects a lifelong commitment to service, perseverance and purpose

Graduate Spotlight: After years of putting her education on hold, Jodi Cotugno found the strength – and family support – to finally cross the finish line

In this photo essay, the Montclair State University senior harvests gourmet mushrooms, studies food systems and raises a glass to graduation

The ceremony highlighted resilience, achievement and a shared commitment to making a difference

Alex Hatala overcame challenges including COVID and the passing of her father to earn her degree through the flexible Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies program at Montclair