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Montclair State University Celebrates Winter Commencement 2025

The ceremony highlighted resilience, achievement and a shared commitment to making a difference

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When ‘Life Happened,’ This National Guardsman Adapted to Earn a College Degree

Alex Hatala overcame challenges including COVID and the passing of her father to earn her degree through the flexible Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies program at Montclair

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A Chance Encounter on a Montclair Shuttle Drove This Army Veteran Back to the Classroom

Frank Rivers, an employee of Montclair State University’s Transportation Services, was inspired to earn his bachelor’s through a degree completion program

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International Student Flips Language Barrier into Benefit, Finds Voice at Montclair State University

Ecuadorian Andrea Uguna-Solano’s story is a testament to the power of perseverance and transforming struggles into success

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From Ireland to America: Former Waitress and Chef Achieves American Dream of a College Degree

How Jean-Marie Beeks found support as a wife, mother and Montclair State University student

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New Jersey Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz to Receive Honorary Degree from Montclair State University

Trailblazer and advocate for state’s families and students will give Commencement address at Montclair’s Winter Commencement on January 13

Lataiva Balmer, a psychology major and member of the first graduating class of Bloomfield College of Montclair State University, is shown in the college library wearing her cap and gown on the Bloomfield campus. She holds a decorated graduation cap.

Bloomfield Graduate Advocates for Mental Health Awareness

A tight-knit community and opportunities at Bloomfield College shaped one graduate’s journey in mental health advocacy

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How Loss and War Shaped a Montclair State University Student’s Research and Passion for Counseling

A Mother’s Promise Fulfilled: Sailume Walo-Roberts earns doctorate, honors daughter’s legacy

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Montclair State University Launches New Center for Latino Heritage and Spanish Language Excellence (CLaSE)

First-of-its-kind initiative is an academic and cultural hub for Latino students, Spanish-speaking communities and Latin American Indigenous groups

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Montclair State University Opens Doors for High School Students to Earn College Credits

From the One Square Mile Early College Program to dual enrollment and STEM initiatives, Montclair is creating pathways for high school students to get a head start on higher education

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Montclair Receives Department of Justice Grant to Expand Sexual Violence Education

University is one of only 19 institutions to receive the federal funding to help strengthen culturally specific programming

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10 Reasons It Was a Year to Love at Montclair State University

Celebrating the biggest moments, achievements and milestones in 2024