Inside Montclair News
Inside Montclair keeps our University community connected with campus news, stories, announcements and resources for students, faculty and staff.
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Notices & Announcements
CCOM Students Take Journalism on the Road to D.C.
Montclair State University’s College of Communication and Media (CCOM) students are heading to Washington, D.C. on Saturday, March 6 to
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Event Highlights
Distinguished Author Mira Jacob visits Montclair
Montclair State University’s English Department was proud to host novelist, memoirist, illustrator, and cultural critic Mira Jacob on
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Featured News
What Attackers Count On You Ignoring
Cyberattacks often rely on human behavior—such as being busy, distracted, or trusting familiar-looking messages—rather than technical flaws. On a busy campus, attackers exploit these moments to trick users into missing warning signs in emails, links, or shared documents.
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Alumni Spotlights
Leon Zimmerman ’59 And How Montclair Shaped His Future
Leon J. Zimmerman, class of ‘59, loved sports … and he loved writing. It only makes sense that he wanted to be a sportswriter. Pursuing his
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Notices & Announcements
[Phish Alert] Watch Out: “University Act Now!!!” Email and Follow-Up Text Scam
This phishing message impersonates the IT Service Desk and uses urgent, official-looking language along with a fake verification form and follow-up texts to trick users into sharing their credentials. It is an external scam designed to capture passwords, bypass Duo, and compromise university accounts.
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Notices & Announcements
[Phish Alert] Item shared with you: “Total Rewards Compensation – Montclair State University.pdf”
This phishing message impersonates a “2026 Total Compensation Statement” shared via Google Docs and uses familiar HR-related content and real employee names to appear legitimate.
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Notices & Announcements
[Phish Alert] Montclair State University Ongoing Student Report – Follow-Up
This phishing email appears legitimate because it references real Montclair leadership, uses familiar academic language, and includes a PDF attachment that looks like a routine administrative request.
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Notices & Announcements
Grad News for You: March 2026
Take a (Spring) Break, Present Your Research, Writing & Research Support...more!
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Featured News
Understanding the [External] Email Tag: What It Means for You
Montclair has implemented External Email Tagging to help identify messages sent from outside the university by adding an “[EXTERNAL]” label to the subject line. This security feature is designed to increase awareness of potential phishing attempts and support safer email practices across campus.
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Notices & Announcements
[Phish Alert] 🚨New Week Staff & Faculty School Notice !!!🚨
This phishing email uses a familiar campus name, professional tone, and high-value giveaway items to appear legitimate, but it is a scam because it comes from an external sender and asks users to respond via personal email. Responding can expose personal information and lead to further phishing or identity theft.
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