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Horatio Wauchope , wearing a winter coat, stands outside on a campus walkway at night, holding a large folder to his chest in front of a lit academic building.

From the Creative Industry Back to Campus: A Second Act at Montclair

After a decade in photography and fashion, Sociology major Horatio Wauchope is channeling his artistic background into a more focused second act, powered by financial support and Uber shifts between classes

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2026 College Rankings: U.S. News & World Report Ranks Montclair Among Best Online Programs

Educational Leadership rises to No. 5 in the nation, Montclair also earns first-ever Best Online Bachelor’s ranking

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

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Montclair Earns Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

University’s commitment to serving the public good receives national recognition

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

Olga Mikutina, Austria’s national figure skating champion, skates her short program during a training session at the Montclair State University Ice Arena.​

How an Olympic Figure Skater Spends Her Days at Montclair State University​

At Montclair, Austrian national champion Olga Mikutina fits training for the Winter Olympics 2026 into a full schedule of classes, work shifts and campus life

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

Sara Flores sitting on campus with her laptop open.

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