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    1. Notices & Announcements

      Donor Stories: A Night of Gratitude

      Festive evening celebrates University donors for their generous support

      donor reception
    2. Alumni Spotlights

      Alumni Spotlight: Johnny Ross ’20

      Johnny Ross ’20 is more than a pretty face. A talented comedian, actor and makeup artist, Ross has created a winning social media brand, landing the #5 spot on Traackr.com’s list of top beauty influencers. A member of the elite Ulta Beauty Collective Class of 2023, Ross is already preparing for the next chapter for @mrjohnnyross.

      Johnny Ross
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      Alumni Spotlight: Tiffany Perez ’09

      Tiffany Perez ’09 is a highly regarded tattoo artist whose clientele includes celebrities from television, the music industry and professional sports. Now the owner of Ink Gallery Tattoo Studio – the largest tattoo studio in New Jersey – Perez is building a successful business while also building a community fueled by the arts.

      Tiffany Perez
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      Alumni Spotlight: Antonio Garcia ’01

      As principal of the Passaic County Technical Institute, Antonio Garcia ’01 has found his leadership niche and is helping thousands of students chart their paths to success.

      Antonio Garcia
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      Alumni Spotlight: Ines Rosales ’04

      Think you have an early wake-up call? When the alarm rings at 2:30 a.m., Ines Rosales ’04, traffic anchor for WNYW/Fox5 Good Day New York, is up and on the job, reporting road and mass transit conditions in one of the densest regions in the country.

      Ines Rosales
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      Alumni Spotlight: Tog Samphel ’22

      For more than 15 years, Tog Samphel ’22 enjoyed a highly successful career as a digital product designer, enhancing user experiences for powerhouse brands. But it was his creative response to an everyday need that led him down the path of the inventor – and to a Shark Tank deal for his kitchen gadget, AnyTongs.

      Tog Samphel
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      Alumni Spotlight: Vashti White ’72, ’75 MA

      When Vashti T. White ’72, ’75 MA, graduated from Montclair High School in 1937, career paths for women were limited and advancement opportunities for African American women, in particular, were scarce. White’s passion for learning was not to be contained. Defying societal norms, she led beyond those boundaries to an impactful career as an administrator and educator.

      Vashti White
    8. Notices & Announcements

      Donor Stories: University Announces $1 Million Grant to Develop Paterson One Square Mile Initiative

      Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation support will be used to turn Eastside High School into University-assisted community school as part of comprehensive community development program

      From left: Assemblywoman Shavonda Sumter (D-35); Paterson Public Schools Executive Director, Full Service Community Schools Jenna Goodreau; Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh; Paterson Public Schools Superintendent Eileen F. Shafer; Montclair President Jonathan Koppell; Paterson Education Fund Executive Director Rosie Grant; Eastside High School Principal of Operations Edgard Nieves; and Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation Chief Executive Officer Tanuja Dehne.
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      Alumni Spotlight: Julián Omar Morales ’12 ’17

      As a teen, Julián Omar Morales ’12 ’17 couldn’t fathom where his future would take him. By listening to his heart and following his calling one step at a time, he is choreographing a fascinating, at times painful but always meaningful, journey.

      Julián Omar Morales
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      Alumni Spotlight: Raena Loper ’16

      Forbes Weekend Updates Editor Raena Loper ’16 brings an eye for good design as well as a commitment to inclusivity to her work. Her thoughtful reviews of products ranging from laptops and vacuum cleaners to planners and portable blenders reach more than 150 million people around the world.

      Raena Loper