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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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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

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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

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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From Study Hall to Dining Hall: One Graduate’s Journey to a Career in Food and Nutrition

Meet Sheridan Van Biert, whose full-circle homecoming took her from Nutrition and Food Science studies at Montclair State University to a registered dietitian nourishing her alma mater’s community

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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

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Montclair State University Students Answer MLK Jr.’s Powerful Call to Service Across New Jersey

More than 300 student leaders honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy through hands-on volunteering – building leadership skills, strengthening communities and living Montclair’s mission of civic engagement year-round

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Montclair Earns Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

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