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    1. Alumni Spotlights

      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
    3. 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
    6. Alumni Spotlights

      Alumni Spotlight: Albaner C. Eugene, Jr. ’18

      With nearly 290,000 Instagram followers and more than 25,000 YouTube subscribers, Albaner C. Eugene, Jr. ’18 is on the rise as an influencer with a mission to help youth move forward in every aspect of their lives.

      Albaner C. Eugene, Jr.
    7. Alumni Spotlights

      Alumni Spotlight: Wamwari Waichungo ’90

      Alumna’s gift will help future generations.

      Wamwari Waichungo
    8. Notices & Announcements

      Donor Stories: University Announces $5 Million Gift to Partner in Paterson Revitalization Efforts

      Alumnus Chuck Muth ’77 and wife, Laura, make transformational gift to create museum and learning center at Hinchliffe Stadium

      From Left: BAW Development, LLC CEO Baye Adolfo-Wilson, Paterson Public Schools Superintendent Eileen F. Shafer, Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh, donor Chuck Muth '77 and Montclair President Jonathan Koppell.
    9. Notices & Announcements

      Donor Stories: Living Her Legacy

      Alumna’s gift will help future generations

      Wamwari Waichungo ’90
    10. Alumni Spotlights

      Alumni Spotlight: Erica Fischer-Kaslander ’13 MA

      When Erica Fischer-Kaslander ’13 MA began as the first executive director of Passaic County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), the organization was little more than a dream and a borrowed office cubicle. In the 15 years since, Passaic County CASA has advocated for more than 1,000 children and trained hundreds of volunteers to serve as champions for abused and neglected children.

      Erica Fischer-Kaslander