In The Know – Issue 155
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From Community College Roots to Reaching Creative Heights at Montclair
Twin brothers Craig and Brian Scott found their creative home in TV and sports broadcasting after transferring in to complete their degrees.
Bloomfield Campus Athletics to Transition to USCAA Affiliation
Bloomfield’s men’s and women’s basketball, men’s soccer and softball teams will move to the USCAA, which creates national competition for small colleges of similar size to develop the minds, bodies and spirits of student-athletes.
University Announces Tuition and Fees
The Board of Trustees at Montclair State University has set tuition and fee rates for the 2025-2026 academic year, and approved an increase to financial aid to help ensure students will continue to have access to an affordable, excellent education.
Updates
University Social Media Engagement and Support Poll
University Communications and Media is collecting feedback to better understand social media engagement and support across the University. This survey is for individuals who oversee or create content for any social media accounts on both Montclair and Bloomfield campuses. Your input will help shape future resources, meetings and strategic planning. The survey should take about five minutes.
University Historic Walking Tour
Learn about the early history of the University on a 40-minute walking tour of the south end of campus on Thursday, August 7, 6-6:50 p.m. The tour will include historic photographs of the oldest campus buildings and examples of memorabilia. We will discuss student life and interactions with the surrounding Montclair community. Archivist Paul Martinez will lead the tour. The tour is approximately half a mile long with a mostly accessible route. There is an approximately 260-foot section which is partially-accessible due to a steep grade. Registration required. Please meet in front of the Kasser Theatre. The tour will be rescheduled in the event of rain.
Homecoming 2025
Homecoming will take place on Friday, September 26 on Bloomfield Campus and Saturday, September 27 on Montclair Campus. Save the dates for a day filled with fun, food, athletics and performances! View the schedule of events and register today!
13th Annual Red Hawk Open
Join us in supporting the 13th Annual Red Hawk Open on Monday, September 29 at Upper Montclair Country Club. The event raises funds for the University’s more than 500 student athletes in our varsity athletic programs.
Reminders
Fall Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Deadline
The fall tuition waiver and reimbursement deadline is Friday, August 1. Applications must be submitted to the Division of Human Resources via Workday. Visit the tuition waivers webpage for instructions. Contact hr@montclair.edu with any questions.
Student Appreciation Week 2025
Register to participate in Montclair’s 4th Annual Student Appreciation Week! From October 6-10, Montclair and Bloomfields campuses will come alive with events and activities celebrating our amazing students. Last year included 87 events with more than 5,500 participants. See last year’s Engage news article for inspiration. Contact Tara Morlando Zurlo, morlandot@montclair.edu for more information.
You Asked, We Served: Summer Dining Details Are Here!
Summer break doesn’t mean going hungry. Check out our seasonal hours to stay fueled and refreshed. Check out What’s Open and find out what’s open on campus right now and during the summer! Current hours of operation for dining on campus below.
- Panera Bread: Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Montclair campus, Cole Hall
- Java Love & C-Store: Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m-2 p.m., Montclair campus, Student Center
- Social Grill: Monday – Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Montclair campus, Student Center
- Starbucks: Monday – Thursday, 2-7 p.m., Montclair campus, Sprague Library
In The News
(Articles may require a subscription to view)
- The Red Hawks Rising: Dual Enrollment Program was highlighted in this Education Week article about a high school graduate who received a contract with Newark Schools.
- Meiyin Wu (Biology) was cited in this NJ Spotlight News article about the growing bacteria and algae showing up in New Jersey’s lakes and reservoirs, and how some types can be more dangerous than others.
- Paul Bologna (Biology) was featured in this ABC 6 story discussing increased jellyfish sightings along the Jersey Shore and how changing weather patterns may be influencing their early appearance.
- Cassandra Etienne (Programming & Membership, College of Communication and Media) was featured in this NJ Spotlight News article discussing the impact of federal funding cuts on public media in New Jersey.
- Vânia Penha-Lopes (Bloomfield College of Montclair State University, Sociology) is quoted in this story by The World discussing the challenges and misconceptions surrounding affirmative action policies in Brazil.
- Daniel Geltrude (Adjunct, Accounting and Finance) was featured in this Wake Up America segment, providing analysis on the performance of major tech stocks.
- Cristina Guarneri (Adjunct, Writing Studies) contributed an opinion piece to The Progress (newjerseyhills.com) about measles outbreaks; Subscription required.
Kudos
- To the office of Civic and Voter Engagement which has been awarded the 2025 Ask Every Student Grant to support campus-wide initiatives aimed at increasing democratic participation. The funding will support voter registration, nonpartisan education and civic learning, while expanding programming, strengthening partnerships and promoting civic responsibility across campus.
- To Roman Liera (Educational Leadership), whose article on faculty of color and their experiences as postdoctoral scholars to prepare for tenure-track positions was published with AERA Open.
- To David Galef (English), who published a satirical column on the restructuring of the humanities and social sciences in Inside Higher Ed.
- To Bond Benton, Jin-A Choi, and Yi Luo (Communication and Media) and Daniela Peterka-Benton (Justice Studies), for contributing research through the Joetta Di Bella and Fred C. Sautter III Center for Strategic Communication that was cited in the U.S. Supreme Court case TikTok Inc. v. Garland related to the potential harmful effects of social media.
Social Media Post of Note
We know you care deeply about our community, and are committed to building @montclairstateu_pd on a strong foundation of service, professionalism, and trust. Best of luck as you step into this important role.
Photo of the Week
Campus tours in full swing! – University Photographer: Mike Peters
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