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Passaic Today area weekly mass times

By Passaic Today | May 11, 2024

The following parishes in the Passaic Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Triumph over trauma: Woman achieves American dream after overcoming adversity

By Passaic Today | May 10, 2024

Three generations of women are expected to celebrate as Iliana Woodhull, a survivor of child and domestic abuse, crosses the stage at Montclair State University Commencement on Monday, May 13. After overcoming years of trauma, immigrating to the United States illegally, and surviving three suicide attempts, Woodhull will be achieving her American and academic dreams.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Passaic County in week ending May 4?

By Passaic Today | May 10, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Passaic County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Montclair State University celebrates donor contributions at annual event

By Passaic Today | May 10, 2024

Over 180 guests convened on May 8 for Montclair State University’s Donor Celebration, an event held in the School of Communication and Media. The occasion was marked by a program in Presentation Hall followed by a reception offering views of the New York City skyline.

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Montclair University advocates for equitable state funding at Capitol Day

By Passaic Today | May 10, 2024

On Thursday, May 10, 2024, Montclair State University President Jonathan Koppell and Bloomfield College of Montclair State University Chancellor Marcheta Evans led a delegation of faculty, staff, and students to the Capitol in Trenton. The purpose of their visit was to advocate for more equitable funding for the university during the Montclair and Bloomfield Day at the Capitol 2024.

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Quintuplets make history graduating together from Montclair State University

By Passaic Today | May 10, 2024

The Povolo quintuplets, Victoria, Ludovico, Ashley, Michael and Marcus, have made history by graduating from Montclair State University on the same day. This achievement is believed to be the first time quintuplets have simultaneously graduated from a New Jersey higher education institution. The siblings are set to receive degrees in five different majors.

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Grandmother Earns College Degree After Five Decades of Learning

By Passaic Today | May 9, 2024

"A 72-year-old grandmother who has been taking college classes over the past five decades, will finally walk across the stage for her diploma on May 13 at Montclair State University’s Commencement. Now, she says, she has a joyful response when her grandchildren ask, “Grandma, are you graduating from college?”

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Elected officials announce free mental health services for New Jersey college students

By Passaic Today | May 7, 2024

Elected Officials Visit Montclair to Announce Mental Health Services Funding

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1 gas station in cities throughout Passaic County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 4

By Passaic Today | May 7, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Passaic County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Passaic County in week ending May 4

By Passaic Today | May 6, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Passaic County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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From Childhood Tragedy to Commencement Triumph

By Passaic Today | May 6, 2024

Senior Biology major Mariana Luna-Martinez, who will be graduating at Spring Commencement on May 13 at Prudential Center, has been recognized for her exceptional commitment to community service and leadership during her time at Montclair State University. Luna-Martinez's journey from a childhood tragedy to academic success and public service has been shaped by her experiences and the support she received.Reflecting on her past, Luna-Martinez recalls the impact of her community and family after her childhood home in Newark burned down. She shares, “Even though we had so...

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Montclair Football Stars Score Big in Business

By Passaic Today | May 6, 2024

Montclair Football Stars Score Big in BusinessTwo Montclair State University football players are set to shine at Commencement 2024 as they both receive undergraduate degrees from the Feliciano School of Business. Nicholas Burgess and Cameron Siebert will be receiving their Bachelor's degrees in Business Management and Accounting, respectively, before returning to campus to pursue their MBAs.Nicholas Burgess, known as "Agent 0," shared that while football is a passion, his ultimate goal has always been to obtain an MBA and work in finance. Burgess, who was named NJAC’s...

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N.J. Quintuplets Make History as They Graduate from Montclair State University

By Passaic Today | May 6, 2024

In a rare and remarkable achievement, the Povolo quintuplets - Victoria, Ludovico, Ashley, Michael, and Marcus - have made history by graduating from Montclair State University on the same day. The quintuplets will walk across the stage at the University's Commencement, marking a significant milestone for the family.Reflecting on their time at Montclair, Victoria Povolo shared, "Montclair helped us be together, but also helped us to become our own people, with our own majors, our own interests, our own friend groups." The siblings credit their parents for their success,...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Passaic County in week ending May 4?

By Passaic Today | May 5, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Passaic County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Passaic Today area weekly mass times

By Passaic Today | May 4, 2024

The following parishes in the Passaic Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Passaic County in week ending Apr. 27

By Passaic Today | May 3, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Passaic County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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85 coaches at institutions in Passaic County earned $43,104 on average in 2022

By Passaic Today | May 2, 2024

The average coaching salary at Montclair State University, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in Passaic County, was $49,145, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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Junius Gonzales Named Advisor to National Institutes of Health Initiative

By Passaic Today | May 1, 2024

Montclair State University Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Junius Gonzales, has been appointed as one of five advisors to the Common Fund of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The initiative aims to support bold scientific programs that catalyze discovery across all biomedical and behavioral research.Gonzales will be part of the advisor consultant team for the NIH Common Fund’s Faculty Institutional Recruitment for Sustainable Transformation (FIRST) program. The program focuses on enhancing and maintaining cultures of inclusive excellence in...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Passaic County in week ending Apr. 27?

By Passaic Today | Apr 30, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Passaic County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Students Showcase Research at 2024 Symposium

By Passaic Today | Apr 30, 2024

Montclair State University recently hosted the 2024 Student Research Symposium, where students from various disciplines presented their research findings. The event, held at the University Hall Conference Center on April 26, featured a wide range of topics, from the cultural significance of tea ceremonies to environmental concerns and social issues.Acting Vice Provost for Research Stefanie Brachfeld highlighted the importance of the symposium, stating, “Montclair’s Student Research Symposium is an opportunity for our students to share their work, receive feedback,...