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    1. Press Release

      University Names Amy S. Thompson Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences

      Amy S. Thompson, PhD, has been named Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Montclair State University, effective July 8

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    2. Featured News

      Montclair welcomes students and faculty from Austria to learn about human trafficking

      Students and faculty from the University of Graz Law School in Austria visited Montclair State University for the third year in a row from October 27th-30th, as part of a Criminal and Public Law Perspectives class on Transnational Crime and Justice – Human Trafficking.

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    3. Notices & Announcements

      CHSS Restructuring: Your Questions Answered

      Planning has been underway for several months regarding a restructuring of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS).

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    4. Finding Her Voice at Montclair, Speaking Up on Climate at the United Nations

      Political Science major Ana Barahona turned faculty mentorship, research and early‑morning commutes into a UN climate role and a future in law and leadership.

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    5. Years in the Making: A Determined Graduate Earns Her Degree

      Through years of working full time and raising a family, Ashley Crawford perseveres to complete the degree that once felt out of reach. Through years of working full time and raising a family, Ashley Crawford perseveres to complete the degree that once felt out of reach.

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    6. From One Major to Three in Four Years: Connecting Data Science, German and Linguistics at Montclair

      In a German language program for local children and on an archive translation project, Isabella Zarate Gonzalez shows how Montclair’s mix of STEM, world languages and community engagement helped her connect her interests into a single path.

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    7. In the Media

      Daniela Peterka-Benton featured on NJ Spotlight News

      Daniela Peterka-Benton, Director of the Global Center on Human Trafficking, was featured on a NJ Spotlight News segment to discuss the World Cup and how major sporting events create opportunities for exploitation and human trafficking.

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    8. Student Success Stories

      Driven by Advocacy and Empowerment, Johana Cruz Is Building Opportunities for the Next Generation

      The first-generation Master of Social Work student combines mentorship, youth programming and community advocacy to help young people build confidence and access new opportunities.

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    9. Student Success Stories

      Balancing Athletics, Academics and Ambition, Jessica Holler Built Her Own Definition of Success

      The first-generation Political Science major combined championship athletics, academic growth and hands-on community work to prepare for her next goal: law school

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    10. 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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