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    1. Research

      Mocked as "Disastrous," Viral Film Niu Lai Actually Sparked Global Joy, Montclair Study Finds

      A Montclair State University analysis of 26,000+ social posts found that despite widespread mockery of its animation, 62% of the online conversation around the Chinese film Niu Lai expressed joy, generating more than 26 million impressions on X during its viral surge in August 2026.

      Two characters in animated movie looking at each other.
    2. Featured News

      Montclair State University to Acquire NJ Spotlight

      New Jersey's public television network will take on the NJ Spotlight brand and its 16-year archive, and has retained founding editor John Mooney to lead that transition

      NJ Spotlight News logo sits in the center with a navy blue background.
    3. Research

      CCOM Researchers Find Major Gap Between X Sentiment and Real Audience Reactions to "The Odyssey"

      Sentiment on X about the film "The Odyssey" was 1,200% more negative than the views of verified audience members, according to a new study

      Man in helmet with gold spine on the back of his head riding into war. It is dark and foggy and you can see the outlines of the mountains ahead.
    4. Press Release

      Montclair State University to Operate Global Media Center and Content Creation Hub During week of FIFA™ World Cup Final

      *Media and content creators credentialed by FIFA or the NYNJ Host Committee can access professional production facilities, podcast studios

      NYNJ Host Committee logo.
    5. Press Release

      Montclair State University Officially Assumes Operations of NJ PBS

      MONTCLAIR, N.J. July 1, 2026-- Starting today, Montclair State University has officially assumed operations of NJ PBS, marking a new chapter

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    6. Awards & Accolades

      Montclair CCOM Students Win Two Folio Awards, Marking Fifth Year of Recognition

      Students in Montclair State University's College of Communication and Media (CCOM) won two Folio Awards on June 11, marking the fifth year

      Four students holding their award certificates.
    7. Press Release

      Montclair State University Named New Operator of New Jersey’s Public Television Stations

      New Jersey State Treasurer Aaron Binder and Montclair State University today announced that Montclair has been selected as the new

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    8. Research

      San Diego Mosque Shooters’ Manifesto Includes 38 References to Mass Shooters and 11 References to the “Great Replacement” Conspiracy

      Researchers from Montclair State University’s Joetta Di Bella and Fred C. Sautter III Center for Strategic Communication in the College of

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    9. Student Success Stories

      Roxane Depaire Becomes First Graduate of Montclair CCOM’s International Diploma in Journalism and Digital Media

      Roxane Depaire has made history by becoming the first student to earn the International Diploma in Journalism and Digital Media from the

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    10. Awards & Accolades

      Montclair’s College of Communication and Media Bateman Team Earns Second Place in National Public Relations Competition

      Montclair State University’s College of Communication and Media (CCOM) 2026 Bateman Competition team earned second place in one of the

      2026 Bateman Team pose for photo in Studio C with Professor Whiteside.