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Two Montclair State University graduates in caps and gowns smile and raise their arms as red and white confetti rains down around them inside Prudential Center during the 2026 Spring Commencement ceremony.

Montclair State University Honors Graduates at 2026 Spring Commencement

From first‑generation scholars to global changemakers, the Class of 2026 cross Prudential Center stage

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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

Kaung Hla Zan stands between two long shelves of books in a library.

From Myanmar to Montclair: A Graduate’s Journey of Resilience and Purpose

Despite political unrest, personal uncertainty and a lost scholarship, Kaung Hla Zan persevered – with the support of Montclair State University – to earn a master’s degree and continue his mission in education

Ashley Crawford, in a black dress with bright blue blazer, stands in front of a building’s windows.

Years in the Making: A Determined Graduate Earns Her Degree

Through years of working full time and raising a family, Ashley Crawford perseveres to complete the degree that once felt out of reach

Isaac Afriyie-Addo onstage with a computer.

The First Graduate of the Cali Pathways Project Plays Into the Similarities of Music and Business

For graduate Isaac Afriyie-Addo, it’s about balancing passions — classical and jazz piano, composition and business and information systems

Leilani Ford, in a butterfly costume, flies above fellow cast members onstage.

Montclair Musical Theatre Students Make Debut at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Theater programs at Montclair State University offer students stage opportunities from community theater performances to the bright lights of New York City

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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

Casey Coleman walks along a campus pathway, holding a travel coffee mug, with long rows of empty folding tables on one side.

The Brains Behind World’s Fair Day at Montclair State University

Associate Director of Campus Activities Casey Coleman is helping to bring more than 250 events to life at Montclair in honor of the U.S. Semiquincentennial, including a trifecta of celebrations to end the spring semester

A red sign with while lettering says: One Day for Montclair. The campus is in background.

Montclair State University Launches Global Education Fund on One Day for Montclair

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

Montclair State University Announces Updated Land Acknowledgement Statement

The update was developed in collaboration with the University’s Native American and Indigenous Studies program