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University News

Category: Humanities and Social Sciences

In January 2020, New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy spoke at the third annual NJ Maternal Health Day at Montclair State University.

Nurturing More Equitable Maternal Health in New Jersey

University supports NJ First Lady’s effort to eliminate racial disparities in maternal and infant mortality

The first of Montclair State’s virtual speakers series featured Political Science and Law Professor Brigid Callahan Harrison; Peter Kingstone, dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences; and History Professor Leslie Wilson, associate dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

This is What Democracy Looks Like?

Montclair State scholars launch conversations on nation’s challenges

Nydia Monagas

Nydia Monagas Named to New Jersey Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect

Montclair State professor will help develop statewide child abuse prevention plan

Jennifer Brown Urban (left) and Miriam Linver, professors of Family Science and Human Development, and co-directors of the Institute for Research on Youth Thriving and Evaluation (RYTE Institute).

Character Matters

Research institute studies how to help youth develop mindfulness, gratitude, empathy, character and more

James Woodard

James Woodard Book Named Outstanding Academic Title of 2020

“Brazil’s Revolution in Commerce” earns designation from American Library Association

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Opinion: We’re Likely Stuck with Trump Until the Very End

By Ian Drake
Associate Professor of Political Science and Law

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Opinion: We Have Witnessed an American Tragedy

By Leslie Wilson
Montclair State Professor of History and the Associate Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences 

Teresa Fiore

Italian Professor Receives NEH Faculty Award Grant

Project will create repository of materials, oral histories and an advanced course for Hispanic students

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German Program Nationally Recognized as Center of Excellence

Achievement reflects success in creating a community for world language learners

Social Work

Master of Social Work Program at Montclair State University Receives National Accreditation

Program continues strong growth, will bring new added value with increased licensure capability for graduates

Mark Rotella

Coccia Institute Welcomes New Director

Writer Mark Rotella takes over Institute

Jason Williams

What Needs to Change?

Social justice expert Jason Williams discusses the underlying systemic issues that create an environment in which Black people die at the hands of police