Photo by Thomas E. FranklinI never forgot how the nation united and spread kindness and compassion. Divided now, we need that sense of humanity more than ever
Photo by Thomas E. FranklinI never forgot how the nation united and spread kindness and compassion. Divided now, we need that sense of humanity more than ever
(AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)When we create communities for first-generation, low-income scholars, we can reverse a trend of declining enrollment
Courtesy of Kira PaulOften isolated, math and science instructors flourish in collaborative community settings like those at Montclair State University
(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)Mergers more likely with colleges under increasing financial pressure amid declining enrollment
(Yunuen Bonaparte for The Hechinger Report)Pell Grant graduation rates are notoriously low. Two New Jersey universities are among the few showing marked success
(NJ Spotlight News)Experts discuss how NJ can improve maternal and infant health outcomes

Montclair State University hosted a training on using Naloxone
(NJ Spotlight News)Montclair State University is offering one of the state’s new 'earn-as-you-learn' programs
(Courtesy of the Center for Youth Political Participation)Members of voter-participation groups at NJ schools report a mix of enthusiasm and disillusionment
NJ Spotlight NewsStudents meet law enforcement officials at Montclair State University event
(AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)Though rare, the flagship university’s vaccine mandate is by no means singular
(AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)The U.S. Supreme Court’s ban on affirmative action has left critics wondering about the future diversity of higher education
(AP Photo/Alex Slitz)Teacher preparation programs in many NJ colleges were rated poorly
(NJ Spotlight News)But experts worry about the future impact of climate change on public health
(NJ Spotlight News)Nearly all colleges, universities to offer on-demand telehealth services
NJ Spotlight NewsSix key approvals are needed before deal can be finalized

Money intended to fund scientific research is being diverted

Plus: Discussing the potential for real change in Paterson
NJ Spotlight NewsSome 13% of Bloomfield’s full-time employees will not be hired after the merger

Interview: Bond Benton, associate professor at Montclair State University