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By Emily Ramirez (Emily as desk editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 2 min read
Repairs Ongoing in Dinallo Hall After Pipe Burst, Cold Water Restored
Cold water in Whitman Hall has been restored, with hot water remaining unavailable, according to university officials on Sunday. Residence Life shared that sinks, showers and toilets are safe to use in Whitman and Parker Halls. According to a Feb. 8 email from the Residence Life office sent to Dinallo Heights residents, there has been limited water damage to student...
By Thomas Boud (Emily as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 6 min read
'She Touched A Lot of Our Lives': University Hosts Memorial for Nancy Menegus, Beloved Student Center Worker
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More than 100 people gathered in the Student Center Underground on Feb. 4 for a remembrance and plaque dedication ceremony for the late Nancy Menegus, a well-loved campus coffee shop worker. Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Menegus, 83, of Clifton suddenly passed away on Dec. 15. Menegus was a university food service supervisor for 16 years, according to a Dec. 16...
Montclair State University's dorm residency, Dinallo Heights, faced a late pipe burst on Saturday night in Parker and Whitman Hall, resulting in flooding in the dormitories, according to university officials. Student residents living in Parker and Whitman Hall began evacuating as a result. According to a late statement emailed from Thea E. Dyer, the Associate Director for Housing Operations to...
By Thomas Boud (Emily as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Dr. Fatma Mili Named Interim Provost at Montclair State
Dr. Fatma Mili was named interim provost and senior vice president for academic affairs by Montclair State President Jonathan Koppell on Jan. 2. Mili replaces Dr. Stefanie Brachfeld, who served as acting provost following Julius Gonzales’ departure in Oct. 2025. Mili has previous higher education leadership experience, serving as a provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at Grand...
By David Bien-Aime (Emily as desk editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 3 min read
Pipe Burst in Machuga Heights Leaves Barton Hall Closed Until Further Notice
Barton Hall will remain closed indefinitely following a pipe burst leading to major flooding throughout the dormitory. The closure of Barton Hall in Machuga Heights will continue amid the fixture of the pipes, according to an email from university officials. Andrew Mees, the Assistant Vice President of Strategic Content, stated that Montclair State's facilities company for The Heights, Capstone, confirmed...
By Emily Ramirez (Emily as desk editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
President Koppell Addresses Concerns Over College of Humanities and Social Sciences Restructuring
At the semesterly media availability on Nov. 21, Montclair State University President Jonathan Koppell addressed student and faculty concerns about the future of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS). Over the past few weeks, the Montclair State community expressed disapproval and started a petition opposing the university's restructuring plan for CHSS, which would eliminate departments, department chairs and...
By Thomas Boud (Emily as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
'Major Mentor': Montclair's AI Guide to Academic Majors
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Montclair State University students with questions on majors can consult Major Mentor, a new, custom-built AI guide. The AI provides insights on all university majors, minors, relevant careers and contacts for further details. The AI availability was shared with students in a November Red Hawk News email. The interactive agent was launched in January 2025 after being designed by Adam...
By Emily Ramirez (Emily as desk editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 1 min read
Alleged Hazing Incident Under Investigation at Montclair State University
Montclair State University Police Department (UPD) are investigating a reported hazing incident after an anonymous call. According to a Dec. 9 police blotter, the Montclair State University Police Department received an anonymous call on Wednesday, Nov. 26, reporting a hazing incident. UPD is conducting a law enforcement investigation following these allegations. Montclair State University Chief of Police, Timothy Fox, told...
By Thomas Boud (Emily as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 3 min read
CHSS Holds Town Hall on Restructuring with Dean Mili
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The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) held another town hall meeting about the CHSS restructuring on Dec. 10. The forum took place at the Feliciano School of Business, room 255. Dr. Fatma Mili, interim CHSS dean, presided over the lightly attended conference. The meeting followed a similar session held by the Student Government Association (SGA) on Dec. 3...
By Thomas Boud (Emily as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Students Question President Koppell on CHSS Restructuring at SGA Town Hall
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With around 100 students in attendance, the Student Government Association (SGA) held a special town hall on Dec. 3, in the Student Center room 411. The dominant topic was the controversial College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) restructuring. Montclair State University President Jonathan Koppell fielded questions about the CHSS reformation and addressed some misconceptions on the matter with students...
