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Montclair State University is a research doctoral institution ranked in the top tier of national universities. Established in 1908, the University today has 11 colleges/schools serving more than 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students with 300+ doctoral, master's and baccalaureate programs. Situated on a 252-acre suburban campus 12 miles from NYC, Montclair State delivers the resources of a large public university in a supportive, diverse academic environment.

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Montclair State University is a research doctoral institution ranked in the top tier of national universities. Established in 1908, the University today has 11 colleges/schools serving more than 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students with 300+ doctoral, master's and baccalaureate programs. Situated on a 252-acre suburban campus 12 miles from NYC, Montclair State delivers the resources of a large public university in a supportive, diverse academic environment.

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Montclair Life: Meet Linguistics Major Sara Flores

This photo essay is part of our ongoing "Montclair Life" series highlighting how Montclair students, faculty and staff embody the University's mission in the classroom, on campus and beyond - empowering a diverse community by providing broad access to rigorous learning, advancing research and creativity, and forming partnerships for the common good.
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Achievement (Other) - Nov 18

Montclair Life: Meet Double Major and Family Advocate Oscaterin Bautista

This photo essay is part of our ongoing "Montclair Life" series highlighting how Montclair students, faculty and staff embody the University's mission in the classroom, on campus and beyond - empowering a diverse community by providing broad access to rigorous learning, advancing research and creativity, and forming partnerships for the common good.
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Achievement (Other) - Nov 18

Montclair Life: Meet Nutrition and Food Studies Major Connor Godek

This photo essay, part of our ongoing "Montclair Life" series, highlights how Montclair State University students, faculty and staff embody the University's mission in the classroom, on campus and beyond - empowering a diverse community by providing broad access to rigorous learning, advancing research and creativity, and forming partnerships for the common good.
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Achievement (Other) - Nov 18

Montclair Life: Meet Food and Nutrition Science Major Katie Cicero

This photo essay is part of an ongoing series that highlights how Montclair State University students, faculty and staff embody the University's mission in the classroom, on campus and beyond - empowering a diverse community by providing broad access to rigorous learning, advancing research and creativity, and forming partnerships for the common good.
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Achievement (Other) - Nov 18

Montclair State University Radio Station WMSC Scores 16 National Nominations

Montclair State University's student radio station, WMSC-FM, received an impressive 16 national award nominations from the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS), highlighting the station's exceptional programming and talent across multiple categories.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Dec 11

Graduate Spotlight on Richard Steiner-Otoo, SGA President

Richard Steiner-Otoo, a 'once in a decade' Red Hawk leader, sets his sights on public service and advocating for change from campus to Capitol Hill
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 May 16

Graduation Spotlight: 'Jersey Joe' Dances His Way to Commencement

Physical Education major Joseph Lepinski slides from dorm room dancer to TikTok fame
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 May 16

Social Media Student Ambassador Helps Montclair Get 1M+ Views on YouTube Shorts

This achievement is unique to Montclair's Social Media Ambassadors, who succeeded in earning over 1 million views on a video they produced. This is a significant accomplishment that's becoming even more challenging in the crowded social media landscape.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Apr 17

Graduate Spotlight: Rosalyn Coppola

At age 72, Rosalyn Coppola graduates from Montclair State University
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 May 16

Social Media Student Ambassador Helps Montclair Get More Than 1 Million Views on Instagram Reels

This achievement is unique to Montclair's Social Media Ambassadors, who succeeded in earning over 1 million views on a video they produced. This is a significant accomplishment that's becoming even more challenging in the crowded social media landscape.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Apr 8

Social Media Student Ambassador Helps Montclair Get Over 3.6 Million Views on TikTok

This achievement is unique to Montclair's Social Media Ambassadors who succeeded in earning over 1 million views on a video they produced. This is a significant accomplishment that's becoming even more challenging in the crowded social media landscape.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Mar 20

Social Media Student Ambassador Helps Montclair Get Over 1 Million Views on Instagram Reel

This achievement is unique to Montclair's Social Media Ambassadors, who succeeded in earning over 1 million views on a video they produced. This is a significant accomplishment that's becoming even more challenging in the crowded social media landscape.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Mar 20

Graduate Spotlight: A Game-Changing Legacy in Sports Communications

Montclair State University's 'Billy the Batboy' turns years of interviews into a valuable resource for aspiring athletes
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Jan 18

Student Ambassador Helps Montclair Get Over 1 Million Views on TikTok

This achievement is unique to Montclair's Social Media Ambassadors, who succeeded in earning over 1 million views on a video they produced. This is a significant accomplishment that's becoming even more challenging in the crowded social media landscape.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Jan 12

Sisters Graduate Together

A story from one of the largest, most remarkable and resilient classes in Montclair State University history.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 May 25

Service to Country, Self

A story from one of the largest, most remarkable and resilient classes in Montclair State University history.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 May 25

Meet the Definition of 'Motivated Student'

A story from one of the largest, most remarkable and resilient classes in Montclair State University history.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 May 25

Making an Impact On and Off the Field

A story from one of the largest, most remarkable and resilient classes in Montclair State University history.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 May 25

Student Journalists Awarded for Program on Racial Justice and Climate Change

New Orleans / Raging Storms, a program produced by a team of School and Communication Media student journalists who traveled to New Orleans over spring break in 2022 to report on Climate Change and Racial Injustice, has won a prestigious Anthem Award. The team won a Silver Award in the Sustainability, Environment & Climate, News & Journalism, Awareness & Media category
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Feb 21

Student Ambassador Helps Montclair Get Over 1 Million Views on Instagram Reels

This achievement is unique to Montclair's Social Media Ambassadors, who succeeded in earning over 1 million views on a video they produced. This is a significant accomplishment that's becoming even more challenging in the crowded social media landscape.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Feb 14

Graduating Against All Odds

A story from one of the largest, most remarkable and resilient classes in Montclair State University history.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 May 25

Students featured in 'Red Chair Stories' film

Several Montclair State University students were selected to appear in a new video created to showcase Montclair's academic and campus life. The film will be shown to prospective students and their families when they visit campus. Short excerpts will be used as part of an advertising campaign launching in the spring semester.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Jan 9

University Media Projects Nominated for 'Student Emmy' Awards

Two teams of Montclair State University School of Communication and Media (SCM) students have been nominated for the Television Academy's prestigious 2023 College Television Awards, which emulate the Emmy Awards.
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 Dec 22

Student Ambassador Vanessa Fingerlin Helps Montclair Get Over 1 Million Views on TikTok

This achievement is unique to Montclair's Social Media Ambassadors, who succeeded in earning over 1 million views on a video they produced. This is a significant accomplishment that's becoming even more challenging in the crowded social media landscape.
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 Dec 20

Student Ambassador Paige Easterbrook Helps Montclair Get 4 Million Views on TikTok

Montclair State University student Paige Easterbrook helped to achieve 4 million views on TikTok for the video, "Do You Know Your Child's Major?" This is a significant accomplishment that's becoming even more challenging in the crowded social media landscape.
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 Dec 6

Student Ambassador Helps Montclair Get Over 1 Million Views on TikTok

This achievement is unique to Montclair's Social Media Ambassadors, who succeeded in earning over 1 million views on a video they produced. This is a significant accomplishment that's becoming even more challenging in the crowded social media landscape.
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 Dec 5

Student Ambassador Help Montclair Get 1 Million Views on TikTok

This achievement is unique to Montclair's Social Media Ambassadors, who succeeded in earning 1 million views on their video, something that is not easy to do and becomes more and more challenging in the crowded social media landscape.
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 Nov 3

Student Ambassador Helps Montclair Get 1 Million Views on Instagram Reels

This achievement is unique to Montclair's Social Media Ambassadors, who succeeded in earning 1 million views on their video, something that is not easy to do and becomes more and more challenging in the crowded social media landscape.
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 Nov 3

EOF Scholar Jennifer Portorreal Published on NorthJersey.com

Montclair State University senior Jennifer Portorreal wrote an article that was published on NorthJersey.com / The Record.
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 Oct 19

SCM Students Win Fair Media Council Folio Awards

Students from the School of Communication and Media (SCM) recently received first place recognition from the Fair Media Council Folio Awards. The students won separate awards in the Best Newscast and Best Feature categories for colleges and universities.
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 Jul 12
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