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Photo of Ben Durant with the quote: I look forward to contributing to Montclair's mission as a public-serving institution. I have tremendous respect for the work that's going on here, serving others is important to me, and I am eager to put my skills and experiences to work to help my new colleagues and the entire University.

University Hires Chief Operating Officer

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University Hosts National Bonner Summer Leadership Institute

Some 400 Bonner student, faculty, staff and administration leaders from 75 universities converge on Montclair to focus on community-engaged learning

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University Names Rashid Ahmed Dean of the College for Community Health

Experienced education leader tapped to help launch new College focused on addressing health equity

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University Names James Solodar Assistant Vice President for Budget and Planning

Executive committed to helping students thrive will serve as strategic advisor to President Koppell

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University Salutes Future College Graduates

Newark high school students earn college credits in academic and service program created in response to pandemic

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Birds of a Feather

Montclair mascots uphold tradition, reveal their Red Hawk identities at Commencement

President Koppell speaks on stage at Commencement in front of graduates, families and friends

Commencement 2023 Recap, Photos & Highlights

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Hats Off to the Class of 2023

Stories from one of the largest, most remarkable and resilient classes in Montclair State University history

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Making Inroads in Music with Cali Pathways

A $75,000 grant supports Cali Pathways Project as it opens doors for pre-college music students from underrepresented backgrounds

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Student Journalists Examine Crucial Issues in Paterson

Paterson/On the Rise delivers grit and insight in Montclair State University’s News Lab special report

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‘Senior Send-Off’ Celebrates Class of 2023

Food, music, toasts and fireworks cap off an era for graduating seniors

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Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Montclair State University’s partnership with Paterson Public Schools and Hinchliffe Stadium highlighted at May 11 Yankees game