August 2, 2021

University Welcomes President Jonathan Koppell

New president settles in, sends video message to campus; watch it here

collage of president koppell and the university seal

In his first day on the job on Monday, Montclair State University’s new president, Jonathan Koppell, settled into his office, began meeting people, played an early morning game of one-on-one basketball with his son in Panzer gym and sent the following video message to campus, as he sets out to build on the University’s legacy as a place that not only makes a difference in the lives of students but also in the world.

“I am so confident we are going to do great things together and I can’t wait to get started,” Koppell says in the video.

Koppell’s first weeks on campus will be busy, as he meets with members of the University community, tours campus, attends scheduled events and hosts a Town Hall meeting for employees. “There will be many more opportunities for the entire campus community to get to know me,” Koppell says in an email to faculty, staff and students.

Photo Gallery

President Koppel recording his welcome message in front of a camera crew. — President Jonathan Koppell records a video greeting for the campus community with the College of the Arts Broadcast Media Operations team.

Koppell playing basketball with his son in Panzer Gymnasium — Koppell started the day with a game of one-on-one basketball with his son.

Koppel shaking hands with police officers — The new president began meeting employees on his first day.

Wide view of the president's office with Koppel turned toward away from the meeting desk to face a computer monitor. — Koppell settles into his office with a Zoom meeting Monday morning.