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A doctoral graduate in a red gown and black doctoral cap smiles and raises a phone to capture the moment as red and white confetti rains down inside Prudential Center.

Montclair State University Honors Graduates at 2026 Winter Commencement

Ceremony celebrates diversity, resilience and education’s power to change lives

Finding Her Confidence: How One Shy Bloomfield Graduate Grew Into a Mentor For Others

Nicole Yator arrived at Bloomfield unsure of herself — but through mentorship, community, and involvement, she grew into a confident leader dedicated to uplifting others.

Cookie Howard sits at a table in a hallway in Susan A. Cole Hall.

The Single Mom of Mr. Cory’s Cookies Fame Overcomes Adversity and Rises to the Graduation Stage

Defying many odds, Cookie Howard conquers it all – and leaves a legacy of advocacy for adult learners and a tribe of supporters at Montclair State University

She Almost Joined the Navy. Then She Built a Life of Leadership and Service at Bloomfield College

Lisha Brito didn’t plan on going to college – but what she found on Bloomfield’s campus helped her grow into a confident, purpose-driven leader with big dreams for the future.

Brianna Correa, wearing her National Guard Army Green Service Uniform, modeled after WWII-era attire, at the Paterson Great Falls, reflecting her strong connection to her hometown city.

From EMT to Army National Guard: First-Gen Montclair Graduate to Speak at Winter Commencement

Psychology major Brianna Correa balanced full-time online study, frontline emergency medical work and National Guard service using military education benefits to earn her degree

Allison Abrom stands in a food hall at Montclair.

From Grit to Graduation: One Student’s Self-Funded Journey at Montclair State University

Working her way through college – without loans or aid – this Winter Commencement 2026 graduate exemplifies fortitude, drive and Montclair pride

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University Names Fatma Mili Interim Provost

Current CHSS Dean tapped to lead academics at Montclair

Kaori Sakae stands, arms crossed, in front of food-filled shelves at Red Hawk Pantry.

Montclair Offers Food-Insecure Students Support and Resources through Red Hawk Pantry, Other Services

Many college students nationwide are experiencing food insecurity; Montclair is responding with expanded pantry services, fresh food access and student-centered offerings

Olga Mikutina, Austria’s national figure skating champion, skates her short program during a training session at the Montclair State University Ice Arena.​

How an Olympic Figure Skater Spends Her Days at Montclair State University​

At Montclair, Austrian national champion Olga Mikutina fits training for the Winter Olympics 2026 into a full schedule of classes, work shifts and campus life

8-year-old Colette Fougere says ‘r’ into a microphone while Alexis Gallagher looks on.

Groundbreaking Speech Therapy Research Helps Child Master the ‘r’ Sound in Weeks

Innovative visual biofeedback technology, developed by a Montclair State University speech-language pathology professor, is helping children with speech sound disorders and training future SLPs

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LISC New Jersey to Lead Paterson One Square Mile Housing Plan

Community development group named backbone agency to implement ‘Housing in Paterson One Square Mile’ plan

Montclair Life: Teaching Students to Think for Themselves in the Age of AI

How Dr. Freddie Harris uses writing, community research and a deeply human approach to help first-year students navigate – and thrive in – a world transformed by artificial intelligence