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91¿ì»îÁÖ undergraduate student and Goldwater Scholarship winner, Joseph David Quinn-Vitabile at the 91¿ì»îÁÖ University Data Center.

AI, Innovation and Faculty Mentorship Help Power this 91¿ì»îÁÖ Goldwater Scholar’s Scientific Ambitions

How one Montclair State University student is leveraging artificial intelligence to unlock the mysteries of the universe

master's graduate student in red cap and gown smiling with confetti falling around them

This Is What Graduating Looks Like: Samantha Eloy’s Joy-Filled Moment Captures the Spirit of Commencement

Upon earning her Master of Public Health degree, Samantha Eloy experienced a defining moment of pure joy – captured in one unforgettable image

Alena Arzamastseva, shown inside Montclair State University’s School of Communication and Media.

Olympian and U.S. Army Veteran Graduates from Montclair State University with Degree in Sports Communication

Graduation Spotlight: Alena Arzamastseva has overcome language barriers, embraced public service and now graduates with honors – ready to inspire others through sports and storytelling

Melissa Spigelman with laboratory glassware in the foreground.

This Montclair State University Graduate is on a Mission to Revolutionize Cancer Treatments

Graduate Spotlight: How Melissa Spigelman has resolved to heal, inspire and innovate using research, scholarships and faculty support

Abraham Rubio sits at a computer.

How Bloomfield College Graduate Abraham Rubio Turned His Passion For Games Into a Tool for Learning

Graduate Spotlight: From Minecraft mods to a NASA internship, Abraham Rubio’s childhood hobby became a launching pad for a career in software engineering and purpose-driven tech

Nicole Genser and Grace Gleba hold their hands to their ears.

Two Montclair State University Students Turn Their Own Hearing Loss into Audiology Careers

Graduate Spotlight: Preschool and now graduate doctoral classmates Grace Gleba and Nicole Genser advocate for people who are deaf or hard of hearing

Alyssa Muñiz holds a guitar.

How a Professional Singer Found Her Calling in Music Therapy at Montclair State University

Finding her voice: Inspired by how music helped her grandmother, Alyssa Muñiz uses her musical talents to help people with Alzheimer’s, disabilities and trauma

Bloomfield College Student-Athlete Daniela Vidal Turns Softball Scholarship Into a Life of Purpose

Graduate Spotlight: From grit to greatness, Daniela Vidal is using every opportunity to build a future beyond the field – and lift others with her

Ralph Castellano celebrates his Montclair State University graduation at the Belleville Fire Department, wearing his uniform and graduation cap.

Retired Firefighter Ralph Castellano Earns Montclair State University Degree 50 Years After Starting

Graduate Spotlight: From firehouse to finish line, Castellano’s journey reflects a lifelong commitment to service, perseverance and purpose

Connor Godek harvests Black Pearl Oyster mushrooms from a growing block.

91¿ì»îÁÖ Life: Class of 2025 Graduate Connor Godek Grows a Sustainable Future

In this photo essay, the Montclair State University senior harvests gourmet mushrooms, studies food systems and raises a glass to graduation

In Just One Day, The 91¿ì»îÁÖ Community Raised Over $700,000 To Empower Students

Donations will fund athletics, scholarships and essential resources for students facing financial hardship

Dani Mazariegos, a senior majoring in Journalism and Digital Media, stands on stage accepting the Seymour Bricker Humanitarian Award on behalf of the Arizona Stories team at the 44th College Television Awards in Los Angeles. She is surrounded by 13 fellow student journalists, all dressed in formal evening attire, celebrating their win.

91¿ì»îÁÖ Wins Two ‘Student Emmy’ Awards for ‘Arizona Stories’

Montclair State University students are honored with Best in News and Humanitarian Awards by the Television Academy Foundation, highlighting School of Communication and Media excellence in journalism and storytelling