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With more than 150,000 alumni in all 50 states and more than 73 countries worldwide, the Montclair State alumni network is a powerful global community. Be a part of this thriving network of fellow Red Hawks — learn more about your benefits, find events to attend, join affinity groups, and stay up to date on news, opportunities and resources. Tap into your alumni network today!

Alumni News

Alumni Gather at the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) Convention to Connect with the College for Education and Engaged LearningAlumni educators gathered at a reception in Atlantic City on November 6 as part of the NJEA Convention to reconnect and network with fellow Red Hawks. Pride soared as alumni heard exciting updates from the College for Education and Engaged Learning at Montclair. Wednesday November 26, 2025
Think Tank with Steve Adubato ‘80 Featuring President Jonathan Koppell On AirAlumni, students, faculty and staff came together at Homecoming on September, 27 to film a conversation between Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Steve Adubato, PhD and Montclair State University President Jonathan Koppell. The two-part discussion premiered on "Think Tank with Steve Adubato", and is now available to stream digitally. Wednesday November 26, 2025
Broadcasting Degree Takes Patrick Whittam ’93 From Multimedia Production to Corporate CommunicationsPatrick Whittam ’93 began his career in broadcasting, but it wasn’t long before he was rising the ranks withing Prudential Financial. Now the communications director for Prudential’s Global Retirement and Insurance businesses, Whittam is helping build the Montclair alumni network there and sharing his expertise with the University’s MBA program. Tuesday November 25, 2025
Danielle Laing-Waliyaya ’17 Is on the Front Line of Digital ComplianceGoogle Technical Program Manager Danielle Laing-Waliyaya ’17 brings her expertise to her role on the PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies Advisory Board, supporting the University’s transdisciplinary efforts to prepare students for career success. Tuesday November 25, 2025

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IMPACT Montclair State University

Check out our crowdfunding initiative, IMPACT Montclair State University. These campaigns support academic programs, athletics, student services such as Rocky’s Closet, The Red Hawk Pantry, Emergency Book Fund and more.

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Get Involved

The Office of Alumni Engagement is pleased to provide many ways for you to expand your network, learn new skills or give back to our Montclair community. Check out the many affinity groups and volunteer opportunities available.

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Class Reunions

Get ready for your 50th Reunion, Class of 1976! See how you can get involved. The Class of 1975 celebrated their 50th anniversary of graduating from Montclair by reconnecting with former classmates, walking in the Commencement ceremony and rediscovering all the changes to campus since they were last here.

Students in caps and gowns at graduation

MONTCLAIRconnect

MONTCLAIRconnect is the exclusive online community of Montclair State alumni. Tap into your global alumni network! Visit the portal and download the app. Join a group, look for resources, create your @alumni email account, start a discussion and much more. More resources will be added in 2026!

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Spotlight
Gian Paul Gonzalez ’07

Gian Paul Gonzalez ’07 doesn’t dwell on limitations, he focuses on possibility. An educator rooted in his hometown of Union City, New Jersey, Gonzalez works with high school students locally and across the state, while also serving as an adjunct professor for graduate students pursuing master’s degrees in education. Beyond the classroom, he has built a successful career as a motivational speaker and founded a community-based youth initiative. Gonzalez has also represented Montclair State University on the Amazon Prime Video exclusive series The College Tour. With a schedule as full as his, he’s determined to make every minute count.

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