Presidents of Montclair State University

Montclair State University
Motto Carpe Diem
Motto in English
Seize the day
Type Public University
Established 1908
Endowment $56.4 million (2013)[1]
President Susan Cole, PhD
Administrative staff
4,500
Students 20,022
Undergraduates 15,885
Postgraduates 4,137[2]
Location Montclair, New Jersey, United States
40°51′32.78″N 74°11′55.27″W / 40.8591056°N 74.1986861°W / 40.8591056; -74.1986861Coordinates: 40°51′32.78″N 74°11′55.27″W / 40.8591056°N 74.1986861°W / 40.8591056; -74.1986861
Campus Suburban
500 acre (202.34 ha) campus, including NJ School of Conservation
Sports Red Hawk Athletics
Colors Red and White          
Nickname Red Hawks
Mascot Rocky the Red Hawk
(formerly, the Indians)[3]
Website www.montclair.edu

Montclair State University has had 8 Presidents since its founding in 1908.

Number President[4] Years in Office Notes
- Charles S. Chapin 1908-1924 Principal of New Jersey State Normal School at Montclair. Chapin Hall is named for him.
1 Harry A. Sprague 1924-1951 Principal, then first president of the College. Harry A. Sprague Library and Sprague field named for him.
2 E. DeAlton Partridge 1951-1964 Partridge Hall is dedicated to him.
3 Thomas H. Richardson 1964-1973 Acting President from 1964-1966. Namesake of Richardson Hall.
4 David W.D. Dickson 1973-1984 First African American president of the College. Dickson Hall is dedicated to him.
5 Donald E. Walters 1984-1987 -
6 Richard A. Lynde 1987-1989 Acting President
7 Irvin D. Reid 1989-1998 -
8 Susan A. Cole 1998–present First female and current president of the University.

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