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New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill to Receive Honorary Degree from Montclair State University
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill will receive an honorary degree from Montclair State University at its annual Commencement Exercises on Tuesday, May 12 at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. Sherrill, who has devoted her career to serving others ...
Apr 30, 2026, 1:30pm EDT
Disney Princesses Have Become More Left-Handed Over Time, New Montclair Study Finds
Disney princesses have become more left-handed over time, according to a new study by faculty and student researchers in Montclair's Psychology department. The change suggests a wider cultural acceptance of the "sinister" hand preference, and offers r...
Apr 27, 2026, 2:35pm EDT
2026 College Rankings: Montclair's Graduate Programs Ranked Among Nation's Best
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings, and Montclair State University programs are once again ranked among the best in the nation. The Montclair programs that participate in the annual survey include Education, ...
Apr 27, 2026, 2:32pm EDT
Distinguished Alumni to be Honored at Celebrate Montclair Gala
Montclair State University alumni Rose Cali '80 and Ori Eisen '97 will be honored for their distinguished careers and commitment to serving the public good on Thursday, April 16 at the inaugural Celebrate Montclair gala, an event recognizing the excell...
Apr 13, 2026, 11:12am EDT
Montclair State University Earns National Recognition for Nonpartisan Civic Engagement Efforts
Montclair State University has been awarded the Highly Established Action Plan Seal for the 2026 election cycle by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, recognizing the University's exemplary commitment to promoting civic engagement among its students...
Mar 24, 2026, 11:27am EDT
Montclair State University Exhibition Celebrates Notable Alumni Artists
Montclair State University celebrates the creative achievements of its alumni with "Carpe Diem: Select Alumni in the Visual Arts," a dynamic group exhibition featuring internationally celebrated artists alongside emerging creators. Among the most promi...
Feb 4, 2026, 10:51am EST
2026 College Rankings: U.S. News & World Report Ranks Montclair Among Best Online Programs
Montclair State University has been recognized in multiple categories of the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings, led by a Top 5 national placement for its online Master of Arts in Educational Leadership. Montclair's online Mas...
Jan 28, 2026, 2:32pm EST
Montclair State University Earns Carnegie Community Engagement Classification
Montclair State University has received the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement (CE) Classification, a designation awarded by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The classification honors an in...
Jan 15, 2026, 3:54pm EST
Montclair State University Launches First Online Doctoral Program - Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Montclair State University has launched its first fully online doctoral program - a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) for working RNs seeking advanced clinical leadership. The DNP at Montclair is designed to educate working RNs for direct care as advan...
Dec 10, 2025, 5:51pm EST
Montclair State University and PSEG Announce New Education Partnership to Empower Employees with Career-Advancing Degrees
Montclair State University and Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG) today announced a new partnership designed to provide PSEG employees with expanded access to higher education through discounted tuition, waived application fees and dedicated s...
Nov 20, 2025, 1:38pm EST