[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 140 (Thursday, September 20, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S11851]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY

 Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, today I wish to congratulate 
Montclair State University, MSU, on its 100th anniversary. Over the 
past century, MSU has grown from its humble beginnings as the New 
Jersey State Normal School with just 187 students into one of the 
premier educational institutions in the State of New Jersey.
  Montclair State University began as a teacher's college and, to this 
day, continues to train the Nation's finest educators. However, the 
school's curriculum has expanded to include a comprehensive range of 
first-class undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. With over 
16,000 students and 465 full-time faculty members, MSU is currently the 
second-largest and fastest-growing university in New Jersey, and has a 
diverse student body that reflects New Jersey's population.
  Much of the University's success can be attributed to its steadfast 
dedication to outstanding faculty, exceptional teaching, and quality of 
scholarship. The university is led by a dedicated and talented team 
focused on meeting the many needs of its students and the surrounding 
community. MSU manages to provide the individual attention of a small 
college, while also offering a vast array of majors and concentrations.
  Mr. President, the students and alumni of Montclair State University 
have much to be proud of as they celebrate 100 years of academia. I 
applaud MSU for its many years of service, and I wish the university 
continued success in the years ahead.

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