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Alumni Spotlights
Billy Pinckney ’24 is Going After the Story
Of all the sports communication careers Billy Pinckney ’24 might have pursued, he instead chose a path of his own making. And even as he manages a successful career as an author, publisher, podcaster, digital content creator, speaker and all-around inspiration to young athletes around the world, Pinckney also finds time to encourage the next generation of Montclair graduates.
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Alumni Voices: From Montclair Musical Theater Major to Blue’s Clues Host
Discover how Josh Dela Cruz, a 2011 Montclair State University graduate, transitioned from the stage to the screen, hosting Blue’s Clues & You! and making his mark on Broadway and children’s television.
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From News Lab to Disney: Teresa Gomez’s Journey Starting in Montclair's Journalism and Digital Media Program
For many students, choosing a major comes with uncertainty, but for Teresa Gomez, '24, the choice was simple. What initially sparked her
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Montclair CCOM Alumni Spotlight: From Student Athlete to Communications Professional at Exelon
Claudia Challender (‘23) knew Montclair was the right fit for her the moment she stepped on campus. “After touring Montclair for the first
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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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Montclair CCOM Alumni Spotlight: Turning a Senior-Year Internship Into a Career at Fox Nation
Grace Keane’s path to live television production started long before she stepped into a control room as a production assistant for Fox
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Alumni Spotlight: Montclair State University Alumni Jason Zacher and Jeremy Brauner Make Sarasota Opera Role Debuts in Susannah
Their education in voice and musical theatre prepared them to advance in their careers and step onto a prominent professional stage.
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Alumni Spotlight: Sheila Wooten ’85
When Sheila and Vincent Wooten graduated from Bloomfield College in 1985 and 1986, respectively, they had no way of knowing just how big a role the College, and Montclair State University, would play in their lives and in their family’s future.
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Alumni Spotlight: How Bloomfield Graduate Nicole Yator ’26 Found Her Confidence
Nicole Yator arrived at Bloomfield unsure of herself — but through mentorship, community, and involvement, she grew into a confident leader dedicated to uplifting others.
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Alumni Spotlight: Cookie Howard ’26 - The Single Mom Overcomes Adversity and Rises to the Graduation Stage
Defying many odds, Cookie Howard ’26 (of Mr. Cory’s Cookies fame!) conquers it all – and leaves a legacy of advocacy for adult learners and a tribe of supporters at Montclair State University.
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