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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

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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

Bryce Antoine walks across the Bloomfield College of Montclair State University campus on a sunny day, wearing a red varsity-style jacket and carrying a backpack over one shoulder.

Small Campus, Big Spirit: How I Balance Classes at Bloomfield and Montclair Cheer

Since Bloomfield College became Bloomfield College of Montclair State University, students have more academic options and access to Montclair’s resources, with their home base still on a smaller campus

Dani Mazariegos sits at a studio desk with her arms folded, wearing a patterned blouse.

Why Attending a College Close to Home Might Be the Best Decision for You

Just ask Dani Mazariegos – her decision to attend Montclair State University became the first step toward national recognition and Olympic‑level opportunities

Isabella Zarate Gonzalez, wearing a blue SPARK T-shirt and a green-and-white crochet cardigan, sits at a table holding a worksheet, speaking with an elementary student who is seated around her during a classroom activity.

From One Major to Three in Four Years: Connecting Data Science, German and Linguistics at Montclair

In a German language program for local children and on an archive translation project, Isabella Zarate Gonzalez shows how Montclair’s mix of STEM, world languages and community engagement helped her connect her interests into a single path

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

Kelly Witters stands in a marine biology lab with arms crossed, in front of stacked aquariums and tubing used for aquatic research.

How Montclair’s 4+1 Program Turned My Childhood Science Project into Real Marine Biology Research

At Montclair State University, the combined BS/MS in Marine Biology and Coastal Sciences helped Kelly Witters turn a third-grade horseshoe crab project into hands-on research for coastal conservation

Sheridan Wheeler takes the temperature of salad bar tomatoes.

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

Jose Carlos Aguilar outside the Paterson Division of Child Protection and Permanency, where he interned, helping children find safe homes or reunite with family.

How Montclair Turned My Passion for Service into a Career in Policy and Child Advocacy

Internships, research and campus leadership at Montclair State University are helping Jose Carlos Aguilar launch a career in government and child protection reform

Transfer student Abigail Rodriguez sits at a desk inside a classroom with a notebook in front of her and holding a pencil.

How Montclair’s Transfer Support Helped One Student Find Her Place and Her Purpose

At Montclair State University, transfer student Abigail Rodriguez’s journey from community college to campus inspired her passion for advancing educational policy