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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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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Notices & Announcements
Orlando and Women Writers Online: Free for the Month of March
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re pleased to offer free access throughout March to Orlando: Women’s Writing in the British Isles from the Beginnings to the Present and Women Writers Online.
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Event Highlights
Being Multilingual is My Superpower: A Celebration of Language, Identity, and Community
On February 18, Montclair State University came alive with voices from around the world as we celebrated International Mother Language Day 2026 under the theme: “Being Multilingual is My Superpower.”
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