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How Bloomfield College Graduate Abraham Rubio Turned His Passion For Games Into a Tool for Learning

Graduate Spotlight: From Minecraft mods to a NASA internship, Abraham Rubio’s childhood hobby became a launching pad for a career in software engineering and purpose-driven tech

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Montclair State University Graduate Angela Castro Champions Community Service, Advocacy

Graduate Spotlight: A first-generation graduate from Paterson, N.J., Angela Castro shares how her roots inspired her mission to uplift others through education and compassion

Nicole Genser and Grace Gleba hold their hands to their ears.

Two Montclair State University Students Turn Their Own Hearing Loss into Audiology Careers

Graduate Spotlight: Preschool and now graduate doctoral classmates Grace Gleba and Nicole Genser advocate for people who are deaf or hard of hearing

Alyssa Muñiz holds a guitar.

How a Professional Singer Found Her Calling in Music Therapy at Montclair State University

Finding her voice: Inspired by how music helped her grandmother, Alyssa Muñiz uses her musical talents to help people with Alzheimer’s, disabilities and trauma

Khara Brown wears her cap and gown for a photograph taken next to a bookshelf inside Coder House, home to the Center for Heritage and Archaeological Studies.

Montclair State University Graduate Khara Brown Defies 3% Survival Odds to Uncover Hidden Histories Through Anthropology and Archaeology

Graduate Spotlight: With resilience and purpose, Khara Brown uses research to amplify underrepresented voices and reclaim overlooked histories

Bloomfield College Student-Athlete Daniela Vidal Turns Softball Scholarship Into a Life of Purpose

Graduate Spotlight: From grit to greatness, Daniela Vidal is using every opportunity to build a future beyond the field – and lift others with her

Ralph Castellano celebrates his Montclair State University graduation at the Belleville Fire Department, wearing his uniform and graduation cap.

Retired Firefighter Ralph Castellano Earns Montclair State University Degree 50 Years After Starting

Graduate Spotlight: From firehouse to finish line, Castellano’s journey reflects a lifelong commitment to service, perseverance and purpose

Montclair State University Employee Jodi Cotugno Earns Degree, Fulfilling a Lifelong Dream

Graduate Spotlight: After years of putting her education on hold, Jodi Cotugno found the strength – and family support – to finally cross the finish line

Connor Godek harvests Black Pearl Oyster mushrooms from a growing block.

Montclair Life: Class of 2025 Graduate Connor Godek Grows a Sustainable Future

In this photo essay, the Montclair State University senior harvests gourmet mushrooms, studies food systems and raises a glass to graduation

In Just One Day, The Montclair Community Raised Over $700,000 To Empower Students

Donations will fund athletics, scholarships and essential resources for students facing financial hardship

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Music with Meaning: Montclair’s Trillium String Quartet Hits All the Right Notes

Graduate musicians at Montclair State University combine top-tier training with community impact through residency program, partnership

Katie Cicero sits at a desk doing homework.

Montclair Life: A Day with a Food and Nutrition Science Major

Meet Montclair State University sophomore Katrina “Katie” Cicero