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    1. 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

      A headshot of Mira Jacob with two of her book covers
    2. 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

      Four people stand inside a building with painted brick walls, one person holds up a book
    3. 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.”

      A man stands in front of a map at a booth and smiles at a visitor
    4. Faculty Voices

      Dr. Fiore Interviewed on Radio In 102 About ArcGIS project on the Iconic Site of Scala dei Turchi (Sicily)

      On Feb. 16, 2026, Prof. Fiore was interviewed on Radio In 102 about an ArcGIS project on the iconic site of Scala dei Turchi in Sicily, which she co-designed and co-created with Prof. Vetri Nathan (Multispecies Futures Lab, UCLA) for the Italian national initiative Agrigento 2025 Capital of Culture.

      A composite image of Scala dei Turchi on the left side and a woman wearing headphones and sitting in front of a microphone on the right side
    5. Event Highlights

      English and Child Advocacy Complete Children’s Book Drive for Bridge of Books Foundation

      Faculty, students, and staff from English, Social Work and Child Advocacy, History, and the Interdisciplinary School for Social Transformation completed a children’s book drive benefiting the Bridge of Books Foundation, donating 13 boxes of like‑new books for young readers across New Jersey. 

      Three college students pose with a pile of bags of donated books
    6. 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
    7. 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.
    8. 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
    9. 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
    10. 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