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Montclair Life: Teaching Students to Think for Themselves in the Age of AI

How Dr. Freddie Harris uses writing, community research and a deeply human approach to help first-year students navigate – and thrive in – a world transformed by artificial intelligence

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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

A collage of four therapy and service dogs at Montclair State University. Top left: Charley, a golden retriever, sits on a gymnasium floor. Top right: Fuji, a black labrador, looks up attentively while wearing a green service vest indoors. Bottom right: Pebbles, a mini chocolate labradoodle in a white and orange checkered sweater with faux pearls, lies on a red couch. Bottom left: Katherine, a yellow labrador, sits outdoors in sunlight wearing a green service vest.

The Dogs of Montclair: How Therapy and Service Animals are Changing Campus Life

Meet the four-legged friends transforming well-being, community and student life at Montclair State University

Emma Haskell stands on a sidewalk in lower Manhattan holding her phone.

Why Montclair State University Is a Top Choice for Affordable Tuition, Fastest Payback and Real Student Success

Montclair blends affordability, access and real-world experience – helping students launch successful careers right from campus

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Montclair Life: Sara Flores’ Path to Teaching and Leading Through Language

A Linguistics major finds purpose at Montclair State University, growing through honors classes, campus leadership and hands-on experience teaching ESL

Montclair Life: Driving the University Forward

See how Director of Transportation Monica Smith and her team keep Montclair State University moving – one shuttle, one student and one early morning at a time

Raciely Rodriguez, in a black evening dress, stands before a backdrop showing Television Academy and Emmy logos.

Student Voices: I’m Majoring in Film and Television and Now I’m Interning in Hollywood

Film and Television major chosen for Television Academy Foundation Internship program

Joziah Lopez organizes a stack of textbooks.

Campus Jobs at Montclair: Preparing Students for Life After Graduation

Real skills, real impact – Montclair’s WORK Initiative prepares student employees for what comes next

Aerial view of Montclair State University’s main building and pathways with the book cover of “Dream School: Finding the College That’s Right for You” by Jeffrey Selingo, highlighting the University’s recognition as a top Dream School.

Why Montclair State University is a Nationally Recognized ‘Dream School’

Montclair excels in career preparation, student belonging and academic opportunities – featured in new book ‘Dream School: Finding the College That’s Right for You’

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2026 College Rankings: Montclair Named No. 1 Public Institution in NJ, Top 30 Public in the Nation

Montclair shines in Wall Street Journal/College Pulse Best U.S. Colleges

Montclair and Bloomfield mascots pose for a photo with a Homecoming attendee

Relive Homecoming 2025 at Montclair State University

Check out photos from Montclair’s signature fall event

(L-R) Pankaj Mittal, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, Montclair State University President Jonathan Koppell signing documents

Montclair State University Strengthens Global Ties Through New Partnerships in India

Montclair formalized a partnership with the Association of Indian Universities, a national network representing more than 1,100 Indian institutions