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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

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Montclair Earns Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

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

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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

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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

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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