2024年12月17日

这是火狐体育恋爱一年的10个理由

庆祝2024年最重要的时刻、成就和里程碑

A graduate smiles and holds up their hands in the shape of a heart — 对于我们的毕业生、学生、教职员工来说，2024年充满了难忘的时刻。（迈克·彼得斯摄）

1. 重大事件和光明时刻

从温暖人心的时刻到登上头条的故事，2024年对火狐体育来说是值得纪念和热爱的一年。 The Povolo五胞胎 – Victoria, Ludovico, Ashley, Michael and Marcus – made New Jersey history in May, walking across the Commencement stage one after the other to earn degrees in five different majors. Their story captured national attention, with features on 今日秀 and 哥伦比亚广播公司晚间新闻.

他们不是唯一制造新闻的人。 Charley, Montclair’s golden retriever and “Director of Pawsitivity” for the women’s basketball team, stole hearts nationwide, including appearing in 人 and on the 雪莉秀.

And Montclair alum Josh Dela Cruz ’11, host of 蓝色的线索&你！, returned for Homecoming to cook and chat on 和科佩尔一起做饭 about his Broadway career and offer students advice on breaking into show business.

The Povolo五胞胎, wearing graduation caps and gowns, stand together on stage at 火狐体育's 2024 Commencement ceremony. Each holds their diploma while smiling alongside university officials in academic regalia. — Povolo五胞胎创造了历史。（迈克·彼得斯摄）

2. 学生们处理当天的新闻

火狐体育 covering the 巴黎奥运会 and students 在洛杉矶学习电影和电视 showcased how Red Hawks made their mark on the world stage in 2024.

Journalism students reported on critical issues ahead of the 总统选举, traveling to a battleground state to 报道美墨边境的移民问题. 亚利桑那故事：边境、水和政治 was nominated for excellence at the prestigious College Television Awards (known as the “College Emmys”).

In 火狐体育, Montclair will elevate the 传媒学院改为独立学院, underscoring its growing impact and global reach.

A student holding a video camera hugs another student in the desert. — 第一代学生Jennifer Sanchez（左）和Aylin Alverez-Santiago在美墨边境进行了一次激动人心的采访后相互安慰。（图片由“亚利桑那故事”提供）

3. 我们改变了世界

通过公民参与，环境倡导和社区服务，火狐体育火狐体育学生和教师努力建设一个更美好的未来。 From securing grants to 扩大美洲原住民和土著研究 to providing 应对气候变化的实习 and 支持仍在从COVID-19中恢复的社区, Montclair advanced justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. The 大学’s recognition with the 2024 卡内基公共目的领导选修分类 highlights its commitment to meaningful change for the public good.

2024 student interns in the PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies Green Teams program present their research findings on the environmental and health impacts of grass versus artificial turf to Verona city officials. — 每年夏天，PSEG可持续发展研究所的绿色团队项目都会帮助社区和企业合作伙伴解决环境和气候挑战。如图所示，2024名学生实习生向维罗纳市官员展示了他们对草坪与人造草坪的环境和健康风险以及益处的解决方案。（迈克·彼得斯摄）

4. 尽早开始促进大学成功

火狐体育火狐体育大学预科和大学早期课程帮助高中生设定学术目标，探索他们的激情，为在大学和以后的成功铺平道路。

Last summer, around 400 students participated in 大学的经历, including the 夏季桥梁学者计划, 教育机会基金；卫生事业 and a new 生涯探索 program that’s part of the 大学’s 一平方英里倡议 with the City of Paterson. 这些举措为即将入学的新生提供了从高中毕业的支持性过渡。 Programs were also offered at 火狐体育布鲁姆菲尔德学院.

With classes like film production and pre-med, the expanded 大学预科暑期课程 offered immersive learning experiences for high school students in grades 9-11.

Special events, sponsored by the 西班牙裔倡议办公室 and EOF欢迎来自弱势群体和低收入群体的学生. These events introduced them to the admissions process, financial aid resources and campus experiences, helping break barriers for Black, Latine and 第一代学生.

A group of students shine flashlights on their cell phones. — 火狐体育火狐体育的暑期课程为学生的大学生活做准备。（摄影：John J. LaRosa）

5. 心理健康和福祉仍然是最优先事项

我们扩大了对学生健康的资源和支持，确保每一位红鹰学生在学术、情感和社交方面都能茁壮成长。 Montclair demonstrated its commitment to mental health with new initiatives like 午睡豆荚 and 禅宗空间和感官空间, and secured a $3 million 批准将咨询服务纳入实习. Montclair’s 毛茸茸的朋友 are also an essential part of campus wellness.

Members of the 火狐体育 women's basketball team pose together on the basketball court with two dogs: Pebbles, a small brown labradoodle, being held by one of the players, and Charley, a golden retriever, sitting in front and looking at the camera. — 红鹰女子篮球运动员与校园里的迷你拉布拉多犬木偶卵石和球队的“消极总监”查理分享爱的时刻。（摄影：John J. LaRosa）

6. 塑造未来的研究和创新

From cutting-edge robotics to impactful environmental studies, Montclair is leading groundbreaking 塑造未来的研究. Professors and 研究生 are exploring 儿童导航技能, advances in 人机协作, vr驱动的性格教育 programs, and the 风暴对海洋生物的影响.

Busra Anil, a 火狐体育 student wearing a red and white patterned hijab and black sweater, speaks with a guest during the Spring 2024 Mario M. Casabona Future Scientists Competition. She stands in front of her research poster on carbon sequestration, explaining her findings. — Busra Anil ' 24在2024年春季马里奥M. Casabona未来科学家竞赛的海报会议上讨论了她对碳封存的研究，该竞赛承认学生使研究变得容易理解。在崔英博士的指导下，获得地球与环境科学学士学位的阿尼尔在比赛中获得了第一名。（摄影：John J. LaRosa）

7. 学术成长与认可

大学获得了著名的奖项，并庆祝了突出火狐体育火狐体育的成长和成功的关键里程碑。 Notable achievements included being named a 富布赖特恒生指数领导者, 全国大学排名上升 and 欢迎我们最多样化和最优秀的新一代 to date.

Students participating in a processional, proudly holding the flags of their respective countries during 火狐体育's flag-raising ceremony for Hispanic Heritage Month. — 火狐体育，一个自豪的西班牙裔服务机构（HSI），启动了西班牙裔和拉丁裔遗产和文化的庆祝活动，以纪念西班牙裔传统月。（迈克·彼得斯摄）

8. 我们彻底改变了社交媒体参与

When it comes to social media, Montclair discovered the 秘密武器. 我们的数字通信团队制作引人入胜的动态内容，捕捉真正的火狐体育火狐体育体验。 @montclairstateu 在新泽西州的学院和大学中排名第一，在粉丝、参与度和Reels覆盖面方面排名第一。 One standout star is Montclair’s beloved mascot, 洛奇，从一只凶猛的猛禽变成了洛奇 into a softer, more animated and agile Red Hawk.

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Instagram: @montclairstateu
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YouTube: @montclairstateu

Rocky the Red Hawk sits atop a bronze Red Hawk statue. — 红鹰吉祥物洛奇在他的重大升级后飞得很高。（迈克·彼得斯摄）

9. 我们与一个正在崛起的城市合作

Montclair’s continued partnership with Paterson brought two impactful projects to life in 2024: the 欣克利夫体育场的查尔斯·j·穆特博物馆 and the 一平方英里倡议. 这两个项目都反映了火狐体育火狐体育对公民参与和历史的承诺保存。

视频由Christodoulos Apostolou提供

10. 庆祝毕业生和里程碑

Graduations in 2024 were more than just ceremonies – they were 庆祝韧性、成就和光明的未来. Among the graduates were many 第一代学生 proudly earning degrees, alongside inspiring stories of 决心和胜利: From an N.J. 实现梦想的祖母 after five decades, to a 克服童年悲剧的第一代学生, to 足球明星从球场走向商界, and an 在百老汇首次登台的演员 before even finishing his degree. Milestones included Montclair’s inaugural 听力学白大褂典礼 students and the SGA主席倡导从校园到国会山的变革。

视频由Christodoulos Apostolou提供

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