Bloomfield College president hosts ACE Women’s Network-NJ event

Bloomfield College president hosts ACE Women’s Network-NJ event

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield College President Marcheta P. Evans recently hosted board members from the American Council on Education Women’s Network–New Jersey at the college’s Westminster Arts Center. More than 50 higher education leaders from northern and central New Jersey, representing both public and private, and two-year and four-year institutions of higher learning, joined together […]

Montclair State again named a Fulbright HSI Leader

Montclair State again named a Fulbright HSI Leader

MONTCLAIR, NJ — For the second consecutive year, the U.S. Department of State has recognized Montclair State University for its commitment to providing life-changing educational opportunities. The department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announced Oct. 12 that it has named the university a 2022 Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution Leader, one of only 43 colleges and […]

Montclair State welcomes largest total enrollment in school history

Montclair State welcomes largest total enrollment in school history

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Montclair State University is growing. As a new school year began Sept. 1, Montclair State — already the second-largest university in New Jersey — welcomed another record-breaking incoming class and the largest total enrollment in its history. The institution welcomed 4,040 students to campus for the fall 2022 semester as part of […]

Montclair State galleries to feature ‘Case Studies’ exhibit

Montclair State galleries to feature ‘Case Studies’ exhibit

MONTCLAIR, NJ –– The Montclair State University Galleries has announced “Case Studies,” a new series of exhibitions in the Alexander Kasser Theater Cases. This exhibit, ‘Case Studies 1,’ which runs Sept. 1 through Dec. 9, brings together never before seen and recent works by Damien Davis on loan from Uprise Art that explore blackness through […]

The Montclair State University Galleries to present ‘Nothing Under Heaven’

The Montclair State University Galleries to present ‘Nothing Under Heaven’

MONTCLAIR, NJ –– The Montclair State University Galleries will present the exhibition “Nothing Under Heaven,” by Joseph Liatela, from Sept. 13 through Dec. 9. The exhibition will be on view at the University Galleries’ newly reconfigured flagship exhibition space, the George Segal Gallery, 1 Normal Ave. in Montclair.  The artist’s first solo museum exhibition brings […]

Local nonprofit awards book scholarships to area students

Local nonprofit awards book scholarships to area students

UNION, NJ — David’s Shoes, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing gun violence within black communities and redirecting young lives, held its 13th annual book scholarship luncheon on Saturday, July 23, at the Galloping Hill Caterers in Union. Nine local young men, either already in college or college bound, received $750 each, which the nonprofit […]

Montclair State University continues commitment to affordability with new tuition and fees

Montclair State University continues commitment to affordability with new tuition and fees

MONTCLAIR, NJ — The board of trustees at Montclair State University has approved tuition and fee rates for the 2022-2023 academic year, working to ensure that the nationally ranked public research institution, which has a diverse population of more than 21,000 students, remains affordable, according to a July 20 press release. Tuition and mandatory fees […]

Visitors love ‘Jubilee’ at Montclair Art Museum

Visitors love ‘Jubilee’ at Montclair Art Museum

MONTCLAIR, NJ — The consensus after “Jubilee, a Celebration of African American Music” at Montclair Art Museum on June 26 was wildly positive. “Let’s do it again!” was a common refrain. The Rev. Jesse Branson Jr., minister of social justice at Union Baptist Church in Montclair, hosted the event, providing background on the evolution of […]

Newark Board of Education salutes its Class of 2022 graduates

Newark Board of Education salutes its Class of 2022 graduates

NEWARK, NJ — On June 23, Newark Public Schools hosted graduation ceremonies for more than 2,300 seniors from across 14 district high schools in celebration of the Class of 2022’s remarkable accomplishments. Family, friends, staff and community members witnessed the achievements of this very special and historic class with 434 seniors achieving a grade-point average […]