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Montclair State University Police Department Awarded Statewide Wellness and Resiliency Grant

The funding will support the continued development of comprehensive officer wellness programming focused on resilience, stress management, peer support, recovery, and healthy coping strategies

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Montclair State University Launches Doctor of School Psychology Program

New program will offer both three and five-year tracks to expand access to doctoral programs

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Spring Gala Showcases Montclair’s Ambitious Vision for the Future

Alumni and friends gathered at the ‘Celebrate Montclair’ spring gala event on April 16 to honor community philanthropy and the University’s commitment to excellence

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New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill to Receive Honorary Degree from Montclair State University

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Get Into Montclair Early: How the Early Bird Program Helps High Schoolers Start Senior Year Stress-Free

High-achieving juniors can apply now, hear back before senior year and use a non-binding early offer from Montclair State University to plan classes, finances and their next steps

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Distinguished Alumni to be Honored at Celebrate Montclair Gala

Special Montclair State University event will establish the President’s Carpe Futurum Fund

2026 College Rankings: Montclair’s Graduate Programs Ranked Among Nation’s Best

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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

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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

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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