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Fixing the Transfer Pathway from Community Colleges is an Equity Imperative

By partnering with community colleges, Montclair State University is focused on breaking down barriers that prevent students from completing a four-year degree.

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How to Get Ahead in Your Career: Take Job-Oriented Spanish Classes

Montclair State University offers students Spanish courses for future careers and connects news media organizations to translation services

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From Foster Care to College Graduation

University provides a safety net for students formerly in foster care, homeless or without family support

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Red Hawks Soar at Homecoming – Literally!

This year’s fun and excitement at Montclair State University Homecoming included a zipline and a high-scoring win

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Opening Doors to Affordable Education

Montclair State University’s ScholarshipUniverse provides students a free, comprehensive scholarship portal

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University Renames Science Hall to Honor Former President Irvin D. Reid

Three decades ago, Reid fought for university status and transformed the institution

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Montclair State University Ranked 7th in Nation for Social Mobility in U.S. News & World Report College Rankings 2024

Montclair also awarded high scores for graduation rates

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Spirit of 9/11 Unites Campus for Day of Service, Remembrance

Faculty, staff and student volunteers from Montclair State University lend helping hands to nonprofits, community partners

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University Ranked Among Nation’s Best Colleges in New Wall Street Journal Rankings

Montclair ranks No. 4 in New Jersey and No. 104 nationally in the 2024 Wall Street Journal/College Pulse rankings

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Soaring to New Heights, University Celebrates Opening Days

Record enrollment, energizing special events highlight Montclair’s momentum

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An ‘Urban Garden’ Takes Root on Campus

A small patch of fertile ground grows fresh vegetables for the Red Hawk Pantry

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Excitement Abounds on Move-In Day

University counselor – and college parent – shares insights on time of transition for students and parents