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How Montclair’s Creative Writing Program Nurtures Aspiring Authors’ Dreams

Workshops in poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction and memoir bring out the best in students, giving them the “write stuff” for future literary success

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Montclair and Bergen Community College Sign Joint Academic Agreement

Students with associate degrees will be able to seamlessly transfer into various Montclair bachelor’s degree programs

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In Schools, an Ongoing Fight for Racial Justice

University’s Critical Urban Education Speaker Series brings renowned scholar, author Bettina L. Love to campus

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‘Being Black/Brown in Blue’ Engages Students and Police in Conversation

University aims to build trust and recruit minorities for careers in law and law enforcement

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Women Entrepreneurship Week Celebrates 10th Anniversary

The Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship + Innovation’s WEW to host dynamic entrepreneurial experts, recognizing and celebrating female founders

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University Galleries Unveils Fall 2023 Exhibitions

Segal Gallery and Kasser Theater will host three exhibitions and special programming this season

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From Foster Care to College Graduation

University provides a safety net for students formerly in foster care, homeless or without family support

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University Names Kieran Barrett Chief of Police

Barrett has served on the University Police Department for 25 years, most recently as Interim Police Chief

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Red Hawks Soar at Homecoming – Literally!

This year’s fun and excitement at Montclair State University Homecoming included a zipline and a high-scoring win

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Some Montclair Students Call Bloomfield Campus Home

University offered students waitlisted for housing on Montclair campus the opportunity to live on the Bloomfield campus

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Opening Doors to Affordable Education

Montclair State University’s ScholarshipUniverse provides students a free, comprehensive scholarship portal

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University Renames Science Hall to Honor Former President Irvin D. Reid

Three decades ago, Reid fought for university status and transformed the institution