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University News

Category: Hispanic Initiatives

Sarai Nam

Student Voices: What I Wish I Knew as a First-Generation College Student

Montclair State University students and alumni provide advice on navigating college as a first-gen student

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Montclair State University Once Again Named Fulbright HSI Leader

Montclair is one of only 50 institutions in the country to earn Department of State designation

Students participating in a processional, proudly holding the flags of their respective countries during Montclair State University's flag-raising ceremony for Hispanic Heritage Month.

What It Means to Be a Hispanic-Serving University

Hispanic Heritage Month is a reminder of the ways Montclair State University is shaping the futures of Hispanic and Latine students by enhancing access and educational success

A group of students in red t-shirts and lanyards walk together in a large group on college campus.

Hispanic Student College Institute Gives High Schoolers a Head Start

As more Latinos pursue higher education, this annual summer program at Montclair offers support with college planning, financial aid resources, campus experiences and more

Iliana Woodhull

Triumph over Trauma to Achieve the American Dream

Graduate Spotlight: Iliana Woodhull’s heart-rending journey to graduation is a multi-generational celebration

Montclair State University

Montclair State University Once Again Named Fulbright HSI Leader

Montclair is one of only 46 institutions in the country to earn Department of State designation

Students carry flags from Latin American countries.

University Celebrates Hispanic/Latinx Heritage with a Month of Events

This year’s theme is ‘Latinxs: Driving Prosperity, Power and Progress in America’

Hispanic heritage month flag raising at Montclair State University

What it Means to be a Hispanic-Serving Institution

Montclair State University explores its transformation in serving Latinx students, kicks off HSI Week and Hispanic Heritage Month

President Koppell on stage speaking

President Koppell Joins Excelencia in Education’s Presidents for Latino Student Success Network

Institutions in the network account for one in three of all Latino graduates

A circle of nine students celebrate, touching Montclair T-shirts together in the center.

HSCI Introduces Students to College Life

Workshops introduce participants to potential majors, careers, admissions and financial aid

Seven students smile and gesture at the camera.

American Heart Association HSI Scholars Share Research Findings

Six Montclair students participating in the national AHA program honored at HSI research symposium

Valeria Aloe in a red blazer, speaking to a seated audience.

Breaking Culturally Limiting Mindsets

Author Valeria Aloe challenges Montclair students and staff during Women’s History Month event