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Montclair Receives Department of Justice Grant to Expand Sexual Violence Education

University is one of only 19 institutions to receive the federal funding to help strengthen culturally specific programming

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Montclair State University Receives $3 Million Grant to Provide Mental Health Services During Internship Experiences

The National Science Foundation’s Institutional Transformation Project initiative will allow Montclair to embed group counseling into internships and research experiences

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Boys Outperform Girls in Giving Accurate Directions, New Study Says

Psychology researchers at Montclair examine how boys and girls aged 3 to 10 years differ in direction giving or recalling directions

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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

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Documentary Spotlights Promising Montclair State University Vibraphonist

Bond between jazz student and professor unfolds against a backdrop of challenges

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Breaking Barriers on Broadway

How a mistake landed an autistic actor-musician and Montclair graduate the roles of a lifetime

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How Effective Communication Can Benefit Scientists

The power of storytelling is at the heart of Montclair State University’s Mario M. Casabona Future Scientists Awards Program

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Graduate Spotlight: A Game-Changing Legacy in Sports Communications

Montclair State University’s ‘Billy the Batboy’ turns years of interviews into a valuable resource for aspiring athletes

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Study: Gen Z Perceive Risk ‘Everywhere They Turn,’ Early Research Shows

Interviews shed light on risk factors contributing to youth mental health crisis, including mass shootings, social media and the climate crisis

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Musical Numbers: Understanding How Math and Music Merge

In building a thongophone for mathematical analysis of its pipes for pitch, Montclair students find the connection between music and math

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Empowering Futures: 2023 Women’s Leadership Alliance Conference

High school scholars and professionals gather at Montclair State University to network and elevate their leadership journeys

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‘Being Black/Brown in Blue’ Engages Students and Police in Conversation

University aims to build trust and recruit minorities for careers in law and law enforcement