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Bloomfield College Now Part of Montclair State University
Bloomfield College officially became part of Montclair State University on July 1, following a series of reviews by several authorities and the passage of enabling legislation. As a result, Bloomfield's important mission will continue, and its student...
Jul 5, 2023, 11:07am EDT

University Names Vincent C. Alfonso Interim Dean of the College for Education and Engaged Learning
Vincent C. Alfonso, PhD, has been named inaugural interim dean of the College for Education and Engaged Learning at Montclair State University, effective July 17, 2023. Alfonso will serve as the lead academic and administrative officer for the new Col...
Jun 29, 2023, 3:50pm EDT

University Names Rashid Ahmed Dean of the College for Community Health
Rashid Ahmed, PhD, has been named the inaugural Dean of the new College for Community Health at Montclair State University, effective July 15, 2023. He will serve as the lead academic and administrative officer for the new College, which will initiall...
Jun 29, 2023, 3:45pm EDT

Montclair State University Joins First Scholars Network
Showcasing its commitment to providing life-changing educational opportunities for all populations, Montclair State University has been named to the First Scholars Network for 2023-2024, joining only 10% of American colleges and universities that have ...
Jun 29, 2023, 3:30pm EDT

Montclair State University Launches New School of Computing
To keep up with student demand, Montclair State University is expanding and combining its departments of Computer Science, and Applied Mathematics and Statistics, and has launched a new School of Computing. Given the explosion of opportunities in compu...
May 18, 2023, 9:36am EDT

Montclair State University Announces $1 Million Grant to Develop One Square Mile Initiative in Paterson
February 2, 2023 - Montclair State University announced at a press conference today it has received a $1 million commitment from the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation to develop "One Square Mile," a comprehensive initiative designed to aid in the City of P...
Feb 2, 2023, 11:59am EST

Global Center on Human Trafficking Partners with Department of Homeland Security
The Global Center on Human Trafficking (GCHT) at Montclair State University and the Department of Homeland Security's Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Newark Division signed a Memorandum of Understanding on January 25 for the development of a web...
Jan 25, 2023, 4:07pm EST

U.S. News & World Report Ranks Montclair State University Online Graduate Programs Among Best in the Country
Montclair State University's online Master of Arts in Educational Leadership program is ranked No. 10 in the nation and No. 1 in New Jersey in the U.S. News & World Report 2023 Best Online Programs rankings. The national ranking for the program is up f...
Jan 24, 2023, 10:32am EST

Montclair State University Announces $5 Million Gift to Partner in Paterson Revitalization Efforts
Montclair State University announced at a press conference today it will receive a $5 million gift that it will use to become an educational partner in the creation and operation of a museum and learning center at historic Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterso...
Dec 5, 2022, 2:36pm EST

Use of 'Groomer' Hate Speech Spiked on Twitter After Colorado Springs Nightclub Shooting, Montclair State University Study Shows
A new study by the Joetta Di Bella and Fred C. Sautter III Center for Strategic Communication in the School of Communication and Media at Montclair State University points to what hate speech on Twitter could look like following Elon Musk's offer of "g...
Dec 1, 2022, 2:15pm EST