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Pride & Unity on Display: Hispanic Heritage Month Flag Raising
Hispanic Heritage Month kicked off in full swing at Montclair State University with a processional, speeches and flag-raising ceremony celebrating the university's Hispanic and Latino communities.
Red Hawks Roll Past WestConn, 3-0, Behind Fast Start
Montclair State's men's soccer team put on a show Sunday night at MSU Soccer Park, blitzing Western Connecticut with three first-half goals and coasting the rest of the way to a 3-0 win.
Field Hockey Completes Comeback in Overtime Win Over Muhlenberg
Montclair State University women’s field hockey came back twice before defeating Muhlenberg College 4-3 in overtime Saturday, Sept. 19, at Rick Giancola-Sprague Field.
NEWARK TO HOST HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, AT 11 A.M.
Event honors Hispanic residents making meaningful contributions to city life; Honoree Goya Foods to receive key to the city on its 90th anniversary of service; Award winning DJ Adoni to perform live music set
MAYOR BARAKA LAUNCHES LEGISLATION TO PROHIBIT BROKERS FEES CHARGED TO TENANTS
Another 'Keeping Newark Affordable' tool becomes law
BREAKING NEWS: Mateo Llano Elected SGA Vice President
Mateo Llano has been elected executive vice president for the Montclair State University Student Government Association (SGA) for the 2026-2027 academic year. Llano will succeed former vice president Tequyra Hammie.
In Photos: 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month Flag Raising
On Wednesday, Sept. 16, Montclair State University held a flag raising ceremony at the Student Center Flagpoles in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Montclair State is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), with 45% of its student body identifying as Hispanic.
Photo Essay: Student Research Symposium and Celebration 2026
The College of Science and Mathematics (CSAM) held its Student Research Symposium and Celebration on Wednesday, Sept. 9.
Yogi Berra Drive Closure Disrupts Campus Traffic
Drivers navigating Montclair State University will need to find alternative routes as the entrance from Valley Road onto Yogi Berra Drive will be temporarily closed.
Philadelphia Weekly
Published September 22Circuit Failure At Regional Radar Facility Grounds Hundreds Of PHL Flights
A circuit failure at Philadelphia TRACON triggered ground stops at PHL, Newark, JFK and LaGuardia Monday, delaying hundreds of flights.
Groundbreaking Research: Can MSU Become a R1 School?
The new Interdisciplinary Science Building, which just broke ground, is a $120 million project aiming to provide state-of-the-art research facilities and collaboration with partnering companies. Vying against established R1 universities will inevitably require more of these…
Gothamist
Published September 21Flights from JFK, LaGuardia resume, but Newark remains grounded after equipment outage
Travelers wait in long security lines at JFK airport Monday as Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have begun deploying at some U.S. airports amid the partial government shutdown. Equipment issues caused several outages across the Northeast. [ more › ]