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Al-Nesha Jones, CPA ’07 ’13 MBA: The Business of Building Community

Al-Nesha Jones, CPA ’07 ’13 MBA is using her expertise to build up the community, one small business at a time. She is also bringing her positive energy to Montclair as a mentor and a new member of the Montclair State University Black Alumni Advisory Council.

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Homecoming 2022: We look forward to seeing you!

Join us on Saturday, October 29, for Homecoming 2022. We invite you back to campus for a day filled with fun, food and football! Start your day with a visit to the Alumni Welcome Tent in front of Cole Hall. Check in, pick up your free alumni gift and learn about the day’s activities.

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Tom Kennedy ’08 ’10 Anything but Boring

Tom Kennedy ’08 ’10, “The Other Mentalist,” uses everything he learned at Montclair to engage – and amaze – audiences. In July, he brought his special brand of performance to Summer Bridge Program students at his alma mater, ensuring that their Montclair journey begins on a memorable note.

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Class of 2022 Distinguished Alumni and Speaker Honorees

Congratulations to our newest class of distinguished alumni and friends for 2022. Join us as we celebrate these distinguished honorees who have been selected based on personal accomplishments, professional achievements, community service involvement and support of the mission of Montclair State University.

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Pro Football Hall of Fame Countdown

Montclair football’s all-time greatest player to be posthumously enshrined on August 6

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Lou Gilleran ’79 Captain of Destiny

“It’s important to give back; I’m honored do it,”

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Nancy Erika Smith ’77 Legal Hawk

Winning cases for those who face discrimination based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.

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Celebrating the EOF Class of 2022

EOF graduates, alumni and supporters honored at alumni induction and awards ceremony

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Wanda Szeremeta ’80 Charts the Course for Women in Basketball

As a member of the 1977-78 Montclair Women’s Basketball team, Wanda Szeremeta ’80 helped lead the Red Hawks to the Final Four.

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Gian Paul Gonzalez ’07

Believing in the Power of Commitment