{"id":226210,"date":"2025-05-07T16:35:04","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T20:35:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/?p=226210"},"modified":"2026-01-13T14:22:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T19:22:17","slug":"montclair-state-university-2025-commencement-celebrates-graduates-perseverance-and-purpose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2025\/05\/07\/montclair-state-university-2025-commencement-celebrates-graduates-perseverance-and-purpose\/","title":{"rendered":"精品成人福利在线 University 2025 Commencement Celebrates Graduates\u2019 Perseverance and Purpose"},"content":{"rendered":"

精品成人福利在线 University honored 3,839 graduates at its Spring 2025 Commencement, celebrating perseverance, academic excellence and inspiring stories from a diverse and resilient class.<\/p>\n

Two ceremonies were held on May 7 and May 8 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, to celebrate graduates who reflect Montclair\u2019s mission to expand access to higher education and empower individuals to make meaningful contributions to society.<\/p>\n

Graduates gather in the rotunda of Prudential Center with the Newark skyline in view \u2013 a striking backdrop to their celebration. (Photo by University Photographer John J. LaRosa)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In his remarks, President Jonathan Koppell reflected on the University\u2019s founding mission to support democracy. \u201cWe\u2019ve grown into a comprehensive research university. But we\u2019ve stayed true to our mission,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe University is more accessible and more inclusive than it has ever been, and that is a key source of our excellence,\u201d Koppell said. \u201cWe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

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 \u2013 in public service, health care, education, business, science, the arts and more.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, May 7, degrees were conferred upon graduates from: College of the Arts, <\/a>College for Community Health, <\/a>College for Education and Engaged Learning, <\/a>College of Science and Mathematics, <\/a>and School of Nursing.<\/a><\/p>\n