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.

Edgar Manriquez, a Chemistry major from Dover, NJ, was selected to deliver the class of 2022 undergraduate student address at the Montclair State University College of Science and Mathematics convocation ceremony on June 4.

Mark Locicero, a Nutrition and Food Science major from Paterson, NJ, was selected to deliver the Class of 2022 Senior Address at the Montclair State University College of Education and Human Services convocation ceremony on June 2.

Bear Delinois, a Business Administration major from Elizabeth, NJ, was selected to deliver the Class of 2022 Senior Address at the Montclair State University Felicano School of Business convocation ceremony on June 1.

The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), the foremost organization for students interested in the public relations and communications fields, announced that a team of Montclair State University School of Communication and Media students received an honorable mention in the prestigious 2022 Bateman Case Study Competition. This year's competition was hosted in partnership with the Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF), challenging teams to research, plan, implement and evaluate a public relations campaign centered on raising awareness and educating adolescents and young adults about lymphoma and the foundation.

Many departments on campus rely heavily on student employees. These outstanding students' hard work, dedication and contributions to the University is something to be recognized and celebrated. This year, nearly 40 different departments submitted nominations on behalf of their student employees. In total, 35 students will receive an 2022 Outstanding Student Employee Award and all nominated students will receive a Certificate of Recognition.

Students from Montclair State University were selected to be a part of "The College Tour," a series available on streaming platforms that helps prospective students around the country (and the world) travel virtually across America for an inside look at colleges and universities. On "The College Tour," these students share with prospective students how they are realizing their most ambitious dreams at Montclair. Learning on a supportive campus that welcomes their voices, beliefs and identities, students have access to incredible research, service and internship opportunities in one of the most dynamic metropolises in the world. They'll be telling their stories on Season 4 of The College Tour on Amazon's streaming service, IMDb TV, on The College Tour's app (Android, iOS) and website. It will also run on Roku, Apple TV, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony, Philips Smart TV, Amazon FireTV and Android TV.

Each Spring, the LGBTQ Center at Montclair State University hosted its annual Pride Awards Ceremony recognizing outstanding individuals for their contributions to the LGBTQ and campus community. This tradition began in 2010 and was known as the "Ally Awards," with two awards: Student Ally of the Year and Faculty/Staff Ally of the Year. In 2013, the Ceremony became the "Pride Awards" and a third award was introduced: the LGBTQ Trailblazer Award. In 2014, four new awards were added: OUTstanding Campus Partner of the Year, OUTstanding Student Organization of the Year, OUTstanding Peer Educator of the Year, and the Stand OUT Award. In 2016, the LGBTQ Center became part of the Office for Social Justice and Diversity, previously the Office of Equity and Diversity. In 2019, the Pride Awards evolved into the Inclusive Excellence Awards, to encompass the other three Centers under the Office for Social Justice and Diversity - The Center for Faith and Spirituality, the Multicultural Center, and the Women's Center. The Inclusive Excellence Awards are an opportunity to recognize members of our campus community for their outstanding contribution to the work of social justice and inclusion.

Montclair State University recently held its first induction ceremony for the Delta Chi chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha), the National Honor Society for First Generation College Students, welcoming a total of 52 students, staff, alumni and honorary inductees into its inaugural class.

Montclair State University is a proud participant in the NJ Scholar Corps program, inviting New Jersey students who are studying out of state to come home, complete their studies, and help rebuild and revitalize their home communities and their home state. #NJComeHome