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ůůֱ State ůůֱ Professor Nicole Archer poses with her former art history professor Cris Hassold.

ůůֱ Professor Among 31 Students Who Received Mentor’s Final Gift: Her Life Savings

Nicole Archer reflects on the lasting influence of her professor who left her life savings to former students – including Archer – and shaped her teaching, research and passion for opening minds and critical thinking

Emmanuel Ozias poses in cap and gown in front of the Red Hawk statute holding a trophy shaped like a red hawk.

ůůֱ State ůůֱ Graduate is Building a Successful Apparel Brand

While pursuing a BFA, Emmanuel Ozias launched Lock1n, a sportswear company – and gave back to the New Jersey community that raised him

Alyssa Muñiz holds a guitar.

How a Professional Singer Found Her Calling in Music Therapy at ůůֱ State ůůֱ

Finding her voice: Inspired by how music helped her grandmother, Alyssa Muñiz uses her musical talents to help people with Alzheimer’s, disabilities and trauma

A string quartet performs.

Music with Meaning: ůůֱ’s Trillium String Quartet Hits All the Right Notes

Graduate musicians at ůůֱ State ůůֱ combine top-tier training with community impact through residency program, partnership

Biology Professor Thomas Mueller looks at a tank of zebrafish.

When Art Meets Science: ůůֱ State ůůֱ’s Groundbreaking Collaboration

Students demonstrate that innovation thrives at the intersection of disciplines

Shea Scruggs

ůůֱ State ůůֱ Names Shea Scruggs as Director of the John J. Cali School of Music

Accomplished arts leader and oboist brings vision and experience to one of New Jersey’s premier music-education programs

Isaiah Robinson and fellow cast members onstage in “Stomp!”

2025 College Rankings: ůůֱ State ůůֱ Named One of the Best Acting Schools in New Jersey by Backstage Magazine

Citing success of alumni on Broadway, TV and film, magazine ranks ůůֱ No. 2 in the Garden State

Pat Metheny laughs on stage as he holds a guitar in his lap.

Tops in Music: How Does ůůֱ State ůůֱ Attract World-Class Musicians?

Cali School of Music’s Immersive Residency Program gives students valuable hands-on experience with Grammy-winning artists

Bloom in hues of Blue, Green, Brown, 2024. Cast, blown, fused, mirrored glass, and 23k gold leaf on custom frame by artist Layo Bright.

ůůֱ State ůůֱ Galleries Presents Layo Bright’s Solo Exhibition “Invasive Blooms”

Explore Themes of Migration, Feminism, and the African Diaspora in ůůֱ, NJ

Bob Bailey-Lemanskyholds a keyboard outside the Cali School of Music.

Why Are Classic Christmas Songs Still Popular as Ever?

Music experts at ůůֱ State ůůֱ reveal what makes a timeless holiday hit

A student sits in the center of a lecture hall filled with red chairs.

Fighting Fat Discrimination in Higher Education

How a ůůֱ State ůůֱ student’s research is driving change on campus

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Kamala Harris Wins the Style Vote According to ůůֱ State ůůֱ Fashion Students

Students in fashion history classes break down the styles of the 2024 presidential- candidates, revealing how clothing choices communicate messages