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
March 27, 2026
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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
March 24, 2026
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
March 24, 2026
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
March 18, 2026
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
March 11, 2026
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
March 4, 2026
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
February 18, 2026
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
February 11, 2026
From the Creative Industry Back to Campus: A Second Act at Montclair
After a decade in photography and fashion, Sociology major Horatio Wauchope is channeling his artistic background into a more focused second act, powered by financial support and Uber shifts between classes
February 3, 2026
An Exhibition Celebrating Notable Montclair Alumni Artists and Their Creative Impact
Montclair State University Galleries Presents “Carpe Diem: Select Alumni in the Visual Arts” – a cross-generational exhibition on view February 3 – May 3, 2026
January 27, 2026
2026 College Rankings: U.S. News & World Report Ranks Montclair Among Best Online Programs
Educational Leadership rises to No. 5 in the nation, Montclair also earns first-ever Best Online Bachelor’s ranking
January 27, 2026
Montclair State University Students Answer MLK Jr.’s Powerful Call to Service Across New Jersey
More than 300 student leaders honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy through hands-on volunteering – building leadership skills, strengthening communities and living Montclair’s mission of civic engagement year-round
January 22, 2026