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Montclair State University honored 3,839 graduates at its Spring 2025 Commencement, celebrating perseverance, academic excellence and inspiring stories from a diverse and resilient class.

Two ceremonies were held on May 7 and May 8 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, to celebrate graduates who reflect Montclair’s mission to expand access to higher education and empower individuals to make meaningful contributions to society.

In his remarks, President Jonathan Koppell reflected on the University’s founding mission to support democracy. “We’ve grown into a comprehensive research university. But we’ve stayed true to our mission,” he said.

“The University is more accessible and more inclusive than it has ever been, and that is a key source of our excellence,” Koppell said. “We show that the best way to achieve social progress is to give every single person a chance to realize their full potential and embrace the imperative that she or he ought to be a source of positive social change.”

Coming from 36 states and 10 countries, the Class of 2025 exemplify the talent, dedication and ambition that define the Montclair community. They excelled across more than 300 academic programs and are now prepared to contribute meaningfully to society – in public service, health care, education, business, science, the arts and more.

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