{"id":4383,"date":"2025-07-14T11:11:15","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T15:11:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/?p=4383"},"modified":"2025-07-14T11:12:30","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T15:12:30","slug":"in-the-know-issue-154","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/2025\/07\/14\/in-the-know-issue-154\/","title":{"rendered":"In The Know – Issue 154"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The School of Communication and Media is now the College of Communication and Media<\/a><\/h2>\n

By transitioning from a School to a College, CCOM will have increased visibility, more opportunity for students and leadership along with development opportunities for faculty and staff<\/p>\n

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University Receives $5 Million Gift to Transform Honors Program<\/a><\/h2>\n

Philanthropist John Martinson\u2019s investment will expand creativity, leadership and experiential learning opportunities \u2013 establishing Montclair as a leader in honors education.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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Montclair and Nexus Licensing Group Announce Strategic Partnership<\/a><\/h2>\n

The exclusive partnership agreement names Nexus as the University\u2019s licensing agency of record and will help Montclair expand its brand reach and revenue potential through traditional retail and eCommerce channels.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

Updates<\/h2>\n

Board of Trustees Meeting<\/strong>
\nThe Board of Trustees will hold a meeting<\/a> on Tuesday, July 15 at 10:30 a.m<\/strong>. The meeting will be conducted on Montclair campus, University Hall Conference Center, 7th Floor and virtually via Zoom<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Temporary Road Closure to Lot 24<\/strong>
\nDue to electrical work at the Montclair Ice Arena, the upper access road to Lot 24 from Yogi Berra Drive will be closed to allow for underground trenching for the new electrical feeders. The upper lot entrance will be closed from Monday, July 14 through Friday, July 18<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

New Director of Financial Aid Joins Montclair<\/strong>
\nTarik Boyd has been named Director of Financial Aid in the Enrollment Management Division. With over 17 years of experience in student financial aid, Tarik brings a strong background in enrollment management, compliance, technology, and improving student access. His previous roles include positions at the U.S. Department of Education, Chattahoochee Technical College, Morehouse College, and Norfolk State University. He holds degrees from Bryant & Stratton College, ECPI University, and Southern New Hampshire University.<\/p>\n

You Asked, We Served: Summer Dining Details Are Here!<\/strong>
\nSummer break doesn\u2019t mean going hungry. Check out our seasonal hours to stay fueled and refreshed. Check out What\u2019s Open<\/a> and find out what’s open on campus right now and during the summer! Current hours of operation for dining on campus below.<\/p>\n