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Disney Princesses Have Become More Left-Handed Over Time, New Montclair Study Finds

Psychology researchers at Montclair examined hand movement activities and more than a dozen classic Disney movies to see how handedness in the famous animations have evolved over the years

Montclair State University Earns National Recognition for Nonpartisan Civic Engagement Efforts

Aligning with the University’s mission, Montclair is among the top campuses nationally in civic preparedness and voter engagement

Trailblazer Award honorees Tommy Foster and Professor Leslie Wilson stand with Montclair leaders during the MEGA Symposium, talking in front of a Montclair State University backdrop.

Montclair History Professor and ‘Good Morning America’ Producer Honored with Trailblazer Awards

Montclair State University’s Leslie Wilson and alumnus Tommy Foster recognized at the statewide Male Enrollment and Graduation Alliance Symposium

Nancy Bergman Pantirer’s Metaphorically, 2024, a mixed media collage and acrylic on canvas.

An Exhibition Celebrating Notable Montclair Alumni Artists and Their Creative Impact

Montclair State University Galleries Presents “Carpe Diem: Select Alumni in the Visual Arts” – a cross-generational exhibition on view February 3 – May 3, 2026

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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

Montclair State University Launches First Online Doctoral Program – Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Montclair’s new online DNP offers working RNs a flexible pathway to advanced clinical leadership amid rising demand for DNP-prepared nurses

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Montclair State University and PSEG Announce New Education Partnership to Empower Employees with Career-Advancing Degrees

The partnership is designed to provide PSEG employees with expanded access to higher education

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Montclair Awarded $1.7M Grant to Advance Civic Education

Funding from the U.S. Department of Education will allow Montclair to conduct expert-led seminars on American history

Montclair State University and Essex County Health members celebrate a new partnership.

University Announces Partnership with Essex County

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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

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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