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2026 College Rankings: Montclair Ranked No.1 Public School in New Jersey in New Washington Monthly Rankings
Montclair State University has been ranked as the No. 1 public institution in New Jersey in Washington Monthly magazine's 2026 "Best Colleges for Your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars" rankings, which evaluate schools based on their contribution to the public...
Sep 4, 2026, 10:53am EDT
Inside One of USA Today's 10 Best New Museums
Since opening its doors in 2024, the Charles J. Muth Museum of Hinchliffe Stadium has welcomed more than 20,000 guests and 3,500 K-12 students. But it's the experience they get when they walk through the doors - a mix of historical preservation, educa...
Sep 1, 2026, 4:37pm EDT
Montclair State University Launches New Virtual Reality Facility
Montclair State University today opened a new virtual reality learning facility that will bring coursework to life for students across disciplines while helping train the next generation of virtual reality content creators. "At Montclair, we are commi...
Sep 1, 2026, 4:33pm EDT
Montclair State University and Community Options Announce Education Partnership to Expand Opportunities for Employees
Montclair State University and Community Options, Inc. today announced a new education partnership designed to help Community Options employees pursue career-advancing undergraduate and graduate degrees. The partnership also reflects Montclair State U...
Aug 11, 2026, 1:37pm EDT
Montclair State University to Acquire NJ Spotlight
NJ PBS announced today that Montclair State University will acquire the assets of NJ Spotlight, the statewide news organization that has reported on New Jersey policy and government since 2010, from The WNET Group. NJ Spotlight's assets will be integ...
Aug 7, 2026, 1:26pm EDT
CCOM Researchers Find Major Gap Between X Sentiment and Real Audience Reactions to "The Odyssey"
Sentiment on X about the film "The Odyssey" was 1,200% more negative than the views of verified audience members, according to a new study from Montclair State University's Joetta Di Bella and Fred C. Sautter III Center for Strategic Communication in t...
Aug 5, 2026, 6:37pm EDT
Montclair State University Breaks Ground on $120 Million Interdisciplinary Science Building
Continuing its unprecedented growth under President Jonathan Koppell, Montclair State University broke ground today on a new $120 million Interdisciplinary Science Building which will open at the start of the 2028-2029 academic year. Spanning 110,000 ...
Jul 22, 2026, 9:42am EDT
Montclair State University to Operate Global Media Center and Content Creation Hub During week of FIFA World Cup Final
**Media and content creators credentialed by FIFA or the NYNJ Host Committee can access professional production facilities, podcast studios, collaborative workspace and technical support just minutes from NYNJ Stadium** Montclair State University, in ...
Jul 14, 2026, 12:33pm EDT
Montclair State University Named New Operator of New Jersey's Public Television Stations
New Jersey State Treasurer Aaron Binder and Montclair State University today announced that Montclair has been selected as the new programming and management operator of New Jersey's four FCC-licensed public television stations. Montclair was selected ...
Jun 3, 2026, 3:30pm EDT
Montclair State University Honors Graduates at 2026 Spring Commencement
Montclair State University celebrated its Spring Commencement on May 11 and May 12 at Prudential Center in Newark, honoring 4,251 graduates whose achievements reflect perseverance, impact and a shared commitment to their communities. New Jersey Govern...
May 13, 2026, 3:23pm EDT