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    1. Front Page News

      From the Creative Industry Back to Campus: A Second Act at Montclair

      After a decade in photography and fashion, Sociology major Horatio Wauchope is channeling his artistic background into a more focused second act, powered by financial support and Uber shifts between classes

      Horatio Wauchope , wearing a winter coat, stands outside on a campus walkway at night, holding a large folder to his chest in front of a lit academic building.
    2. Event Highlights

      2026 NJ Devils’ Italian Heritage Night

      On January 27th, the Coccia Institute was thrilled to once again participate in the NJ Devils’ Italian Heritage Night, celebrating the

      NJ Devils 2026 group
    3. Featured News

      Record Number of Montclair Students Study in Germany in Summer 2025

      For the third summer in a row, a cohort of Montclair students spent the month of August as visiting students studying German language at

      A group of college students pose on a peak in the German Alps
    4. Student Success Stories

      Student Profile: Ptissem Assou

      What brought you to French? I was drawn to French because I want to master the language at an advanced and academic level and eventually

      Headshot of Ptissem Assou standing in front of the Eiffel Tower
    5. Faculty Voices

      Melinda Knight Publishes Essay on William Gardner Smith

      Melinda Knight’s essay, William Gardner Smith’s The Stone Face: A Novel Buried in Obscurity for Too Long, was just published in the

      Headshot of Melinda Knight
    6. Student Success Stories

      Finding His Voice Through Advocacy and Resilience

      Anthony Samson’s journey through Montclair State University has been shaped by advocacy, resilience, and a deep commitment to service.

      Headshot of a man wearing a blue shirt and a black jacket sitting inside a car
    7. Student Success Stories

      Saying Yes to Growth

      Clinical Psychology graduate Hajar Ismailzada bridges research, practice, and belonging in schools

      A woman wearing a hijab poses for a headshot in front of a window
    8. Student Success Stories

      Showing Up With Purpose

      Psychology major and Commencement speaker Brianna Correa reflects on service, resilience, and finding confidence through community.

      A woman poses in black cap and gown and holds a diploma
    9. Faculty Voices

      Patricia Matthew Featured in Britannica and Smithsonian for Jane Austen Scholarship

      Patricia Matthew, associate professor in the English Department, is a specialist in nineteenth-century British literature and culture

      A close up of Chapter 1 of Pride and Prejudice
    10. Event Highlights

      18th Annual Teaching Italian Symposium: “Toolkit italiano: Building Innovative Pathways to Success”

      “Toolkit italiano: Building Innovative Pathways to Success” was the theme of the eighteenth annual Teaching Italian Symposium/Workshops

      CHSS Coccia Teaching Italian Workshop-photo_2025