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Category: Arts

Shea Scruggs

Montclair State University Names Shea Scruggs as Director of the John J. Cali School of Music

Accomplished arts leader and oboist brings vision and experience to one of New Jersey’s premier music-education programs

Isaiah Robinson and fellow cast members onstage in “Stomp!”

2025 College Rankings: Montclair State University Named One of the Best Acting Schools in New Jersey by Backstage Magazine

Citing success of alumni on Broadway, TV and film, magazine ranks Montclair No. 2 in the Garden State

Pat Metheny laughs on stage as he holds a guitar in his lap.

Tops in Music: How Does Montclair State University Attract World-Class Musicians?

Cali School of Music’s Immersive Residency Program gives students valuable hands-on experience with Grammy-winning artists

Bloom in hues of Blue, Green, Brown, 2024. Cast, blown, fused, mirrored glass, and 23k gold leaf on custom frame by artist Layo Bright.

Montclair State University Galleries Presents Layo Bright’s Solo Exhibition “Invasive Blooms”

Explore Themes of Migration, Feminism, and the African Diaspora in Montclair, NJ

Bob Bailey-Lemanskyholds a keyboard outside the Cali School of Music.

Why Are Classic Christmas Songs Still Popular as Ever?

Music experts at Montclair State University reveal what makes a timeless holiday hit

A student sits in the center of a lecture hall filled with red chairs.

Fighting Fat Discrimination in Higher Education

How a Montclair State University student’s research is driving change on campus

A professor gestures from the front of a filled classroom.

Kamala Harris Wins the Style Vote According to Montclair State University Fashion Students

Students in fashion history classes break down the styles of the 2024 presidential- candidates, revealing how clothing choices communicate messages

Five actors carry an actor wrapped in cloth as the audience during a performance of Richard III.

Royal Shakespeare Company Residency at Montclair Offers Students an Immersive Theater Experience

World-renowned Royal Shakespeare Company actors and directors teach students the art of performing and directing the Bard’s timeless works like “As You Like It” and “Twelfth Night”

Eric Whitacre

Cali Immersive Residency Resonates with Composer Eric Whitacre at Montclair State University

Grammy winner conducts an intensive choral and instrumental experience for Cali and high school music students

Joseph Lepinski dances across the Commencement stage.

Montclair Mascots Unveil Secret Identities at Commencement 2024

Inside the Team Rocky tradition with four newly minted alumni

Three dancers wearing traditional Korean dress and with large fans.

One Day for Montclair Celebrates Students, Culture and Children

University’s annual day of giving is elevated by special events showcasing diversity and community spirit

A student interviews a baseball player in a dugout.

Ready for Some Pre-College Summer Fun?

High school students can explore their interests and experience campus life with Montclair State University’s weeklong Pre-College Summer Program