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    1. Student Success Stories

      From Mentorship to Advocacy, Anyllah Zackery Found Purpose in Psychology and Child Advocacy

      The first-generation student balanced three jobs, leadership roles and hands-on service experiences while discovering the confidence and purpose that will guide her future in social work and child advocacy.

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    2. Student Success Stories

      From Curiosity to Calling: Rozhan Shafiezadeh’s Path to Psychology and Purpose

      A Psychology major with a passion for working with children and families, Shafiezadeh turned hands-on experience into a vision for her future in clinical care.

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    3. Student Success Stories

      Understanding People, Inspiring Change: Noah Festerling’s Path in Forensic Psychology

      A Clinical Psychology graduate student, Festerling combined research, real-world experience and mentorship to prepare for a career in the criminal justice system.

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    4. Faculty Voices

      Disney Princesses Have Become More Left-Handed Over Time, New Montclair Study Finds

      Psychology researchers at Montclair examined hand movement activities and more than a dozen classic Disney movies to see how handedness in the famous animations have evolved over the years

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    5. Faculty Voices

      Dr. Tina Zottoli Discusses False Confessions on Proof Podcast

      Tina Zottoli, Associate Professor of Psychology, was on a recent Proof podcast Sidebar episode, speaking with host Jacinda Davis about the psychology of false confessions and how they contribute to wrongful convictions. 

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    6. Student Success Stories

      Finding His Voice Through Advocacy and Resilience

      Anthony Samson’s journey through Montclair State University has been shaped by advocacy, resilience, and a deep commitment to service.

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    7. Student Success Stories

      Saying Yes to Growth

      Clinical Psychology graduate Hajar Ismailzada bridges research, practice, and belonging in schools

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    8. Student Success Stories

      Showing Up With Purpose

      Psychology major and Commencement speaker Brianna Correa reflects on service, resilience, and finding confidence through community.

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    9. Featured News

      Welcome New CHSS Faculty & Staff

      A new academic year brings new energy and new faces to our CHSS community.

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    10. Awards & Accolades

      Erin Kang Receives Excellence Award

      Erin Kang, Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department, received the Prof. Chin Ok Lee & Ms. Kwanghee Kim Excellence Award at the

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