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    1. Notices & Announcements

      Alyssa E. Fanning Awarded 2026 New Jersey State Council on the Arts Fellowship

      Alyssa E. Fanning, an artist and adjunct faculty member in the Art and Design Department, has been awarded a 2026 Individual Artist

      Alyssa E. Fanning - Photograph by Emma Fanning
    2. Featured News

      Taxes Are Inevitable. Scams Are Avoidable.

      Tax season brings an increase in scams as cybercriminals impersonate the IRS, tax services, employers, and universities to steal personal and financial information. Staying aware of common tax-related phishing attempts can help protect your identity, finances, and university accounts.

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    3. Notices & Announcements

      The Game Hub Opens at The ADP Center for Learning Technologies

      The Game Hub is a dynamic, shared space for the university community where play, connection, and learning come together. Located in

      Gaming Hub at ADP Center
    4. Notices & Announcements

      SECURE 2.0 Act

      Effective January 1, 2026, the SECURE 2.0 Act introduces a mandatory Roth treatment for age-based catch-up contributions for certain high-income participants in the New Jersey Employees Deferred Compensation Plan (NJSEDCP).

    5. Notices & Announcements

      [Phish Alert] Montclair State University Student Account Information Update

      Scammers often impersonate financial aid and refund services using realistic dollar amounts, familiar banking names, and official-looking language to trick students into sharing sensitive information. This phishing email uses a fake form to steal banking details, passwords, and university credentials.

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    6. Student Success Stories

      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.

      Left to right: Professor Jeffrey Gonzalez, Leon Zimmerman '59, Camille Zimmerman '27 (Leon's granddaughter), Archivist Paul Martinez
    7. Notices & Announcements

      Where Art and Love Took Center Stage: Adriana Negron ’19 and Coldin Grundmeyer ’20

      From the moment they crossed paths as students, Adriana Negron ’19 and Coldin Grundmeyer ’20 have shared a journey that shaped by their

    8. University Annoucements

      First Mountain Music Festival: Five Indie Artists Performed at Montclair State University on February 13th

      Five rising indie and alternative artists took the stage at Montclair State University for the inaugural First Mountain Music Festival at

      First Mountain Music Festival
    9. Featured News

      AI Tools and Data Privacy: What Students and Staff Should Know

      AI tools can be helpful–but don’t share sensitive data, don’t trust outputs blindly, and follow campus guidance. When in doubt, don’t paste it.

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    10. Event Highlights

      Amore in Southern Italy

      The Coccia Institute was thrilled to collaborate with the National Organization of Italian American Women (NOIAW) in presenting “Amore in

      Photo from Amore Event for Coccia