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Listening for Cosmic Clues

As a Liberty Science Center guest astronomer, Montclair State University Professor Marc Favata explored the ways we can ‘listen’ to space and time

Pop Culture is News, Not Clickbait, University Professor Says in New Book

From #MeToo to Marvel to JK Rowling, Communications Professor Joel Penney looks at how celebrities and entertainment news play a major role in the public’s understanding of social and political issues

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New Study Uncovers Cause of End-Permian Mass Extinction

Findings from Montclair-led research team show the origin of history’s largest mass extinction

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Listening to the Music of the Universe

As a Liberty Science Center guest speaker, Professor Marc Favata will explore the ways we can “listen” to space and time

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Red Hawks Are Heading to the Dance!

Men’s Basketball Earns At-Large Bid To NCAA Tournament

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Science Hall Renamed Irvin D. Reid Hall

Former president ushered in important changes, including elevating Montclair from a college to a university

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Montclair State University Welcomes Pebbles the ‘Pupscot’

Pebbles will help Rocky spread joy and Red Hawk pride on campus

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‘Ask Governor Murphy’ Broadcasts Live from Campus

Governor Phil Murphy responds to questions posed by students and viewers, discusses gun safety, mental health and other challenges for the state

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Teaching Black History in February – and Beyond

In Newark Teacher Project classrooms, ‘the work we do isn’t determined by the calendar’

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Study: Valentine’s Day 2023 is All About Gifts, Less About Love

The commercialization of Valentine’s Day is more prevalent than ever on social media, which may negatively impact mental health

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Professor Shares Cancer Remission Journey

Every five years, Professor Mark Whitener uses himself as case study to impart lessons on disease, chemotherapy and life after cancer

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Making Time for More Degrees

Montclair State University Adjunct Professor Joseph Segriff has earned 24 degrees in his ongoing lifelong pursuit of knowledge