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Donor Impact Stories

Category: Montclair State University Donors

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Tees to Success

Annual Red Hawk Open raises more than $110,000 for student athletes and programs

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Seizing the Day for Tomorrow

Carpe Diem Society holds recognition luncheon to honor members’ commitment to Montclair’s future

For Mary Ann (Leonard) ’70 and Michael ’70 Siklosi

Good Chemistry

For Mary Ann (Leonard) ’70 and Michael ’70 Siklosi, Montclair degrees provided a solid foundation for graduate school and successful careers at Procter & Gamble. Their time at Montclair also paved the way to a happy life together. In 2021, their family celebrated the Siklosi’s 50th wedding anniversary with a special gift to reward high achieving chemistry majors.

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Kenneth Malmud ’76 – Inspired to Support Montclair

A loyal donor for the past 40 years, Kenneth Malmud ’76 is inspired by the education and leadership opportunities he received – and that are still being offered to hardworking students who rely on Montclair’s affordability and excellence.

Jeff Jones in hallway with crowd

Honoring a Legend

Alumni and colleagues pay tribute to retired SCM television engineer, Jeff Jones

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Making Inroads in Music with Cali Pathways

A woman with blue surgical gloves takes a fingerstick blood sample from a person’s finger.

Learning and Serving

Grant enables School of Nursing to provide community cardiac risk screenings

Four people standing by the sign on the wall reading Frank W '26 Margaret S and Janne M Shershin Classroom

Enduring Ties

Family carries forward a legacy of scholarship support

Group of alumni, students and school administrators on staircase in Cole Hall atrium

At the Heart of Teaching

Manny ’61 and Meg Scrofani’s generous support helps teachers succeed

Four people stood on a stage in front of projector screen reading Donor Celebration, April 21, 2023

A Night of Gratitude

Festive evening celebrates University donors for their generous support

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University Announces $1 Million Grant to Develop Paterson One Square Mile Initiative

Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation support will be used to turn Eastside High School into University-assisted community school as part of comprehensive community development program

Hinchliffe Stadium announcement

University Announces $5 Million Gift to Partner in Paterson Revitalization Efforts

Alumnus Chuck Muth ’77 and wife, Laura, make transformational gift to create museum and learning center at Hinchliffe Stadium