Welcome to the Discovery Program’s podcast I Do Declare! – the podcast that offers unique academic and experiential insights from the people who put the “major” in exploration.
For this episode’s guest, Cory Murphy, Montclair State University has been a lasting presence. With a mother who worked in admissions for thirty years, the campus felt more than just familiar – it felt like home. Though MSU was a welcoming environment where Cory thrived through extracurriculars like radio and on-campus concerts, life (as it sometimes does) got in the way. Fifteen years later, Cory has returned, bringing a story many listeners can relate to as she pursues not only her Bachelor’s, but her Master’s as well. She opens up to host Natalie T. López, M.A. about her career hopes and dreams, how her husband supports her, and how her son provides her with the drive to keep moving forward.
19 Mar 2026
The Journey Never Stops
While college can come with its own difficulties, students are often wrestling with outside problems – whether they be from their past, or present. Dr. Tamara Massay-Trotz comes on the podcast to share her journey, and how her own story has prepared her for her career as Senior Director of Student Services at Bloomfield College. From East Orange to Miami and up to Montclair State, Dr. Massay-Trotz discusses being driven from a young age, and her process of realizing that there was a future despite her struggles. She provides an important voice, working from both a student and university employee perspective, and works to recognize the difficulties that will inevitably crop up. Life cannot be put on pause or thrown aside, and her department can help adult learners – already busy with coursework, careers, families, and health issues – keep their college story going, no matter how difficult the terrain may get.
4 Mar 2026
Playing It By Ear
While often an unseen aspect, finances are a deeply important aspect of keeping college life running smoothly. After all, money makes the world go ‘round – a sentiment Dr. Stephanie Mayer knows well. An adjunct professor and jazz musician by trade, Dr. Mayer also works full-time as Montclair’s budget analyst, converting numbers to easily understandable data that can then be used to improve MSU. She discusses the differences between accounting and finance, as well as how creativity can be found even in the most analytical of spaces. Though we frequently think of math as a hard science, Dr. Mayer’s love for the field shows the true power of pursuing your passions and bringing your full self to the table for the best possible results.
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