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      Honoring a Red Hawk Legend, Launching a Montclair Legacy

      With the longest tenure of any coach in Red Hawks football history as well as the most wins - a record of 260 victories, 12 New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Championships and nine NCAA Division III Playoff appearances from 1983 to 2022 – Coach Rick Giancola has long held legendary status at Montclair State University. After 40 years leading the Red Hawks, he retired as the active wins leader in Division III and was fourth among all collegiate levels, behind Al Bagnoli, Mack Brown and Nick Saban.

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      Rooted in Pride, Connected for the Future: Discover the Italian American Alumni Network!

      This Italian American Heritage Month, see how the Italian American Alumni Network (IAAN) is bringing Red Hawks together to honor rich traditions, forge dynamic new connections and shape the future. Don't miss our IAAN Alumni Meetup that will take place on October 28.

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      Five Years of Impact: Black Alumni Advisory Council Continues to Strengthen the Red Hawk Community

      Since its founding in 2021, the reimagined Black Alumni Advisory Council (BAAC) has grown into a thriving community of Red Hawks dedicated to building connections, supporting students and alumni, celebrating Black excellence and strengthening engagement across the University. As BAAC marks five years, its impact continues to inspire alumni to stay connected and give back.

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      From the Archives: John C. (Daddy) Stone

      You may be familiar with a particular residence hall on campus known as Stone Hall. But why Stone? Is it built with rocks?

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    5. Student Success Stories

      Alumni Spotlight: Lanaye Kemp ’24 Turns Music Into Meaningful Work

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      Bloomfield College McNair Alumna Dr. Kiamsha Bynes Begins Tenure-Track Faculty Position at San José State University

      Bloomfield College of Montclair State University proudly congratulates McNair alumna Dr. Kiamsha Bynes on beginning her tenure-track

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      The Alumni BBQ Welcomes You Home for Homecoming 2026

      Get ready for a Homecoming celebration! The Alumni BBQ brings the Montclair community together for an afternoon of great food, family fun, music and plenty of Red Hawk pride. Round up your fellow alumni, bring your family and friends and get ready to make some unforgettable memories.

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      Inside One of USA Today’s 10 Best New Museums

      How the Charles J. Muth Museum of Hinchliffe Stadium is making an impact

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      Emilia D’Albero ’15 Takes on the International World of Cheese Mongering – and Takes Home the Gold

      The amazing success of Emilia D’Albero ’15 is proof that a Montclair education can take you wherever you want to go. In D’Albero’s case, that means navigating the highly competitive world of cheese mongering – and going for the win!

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      Christopher Phillips ’97 MAT is Living a Life of His Own Choosing

      Only serendipity could have led Christopher Phillips ’97 to Montclair’s graduate program at the Institute for the Advancement of Philosophy for Children – and toward a deeply rewarding career that includes authorship of more than a dozen thought-provoking books for children and adults as well as creation of the worldwide Socrates Café movement.

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