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Montclair State University to Take Over New Jersey PBS

institutional · 2026-06-04

A group spearheaded by Montclair State University has successfully secured the rights to manage New Jersey's public television station through a competitive bidding process. This decision follows the refusal of WNET, a PBS station based in New York, to extend its contract for operating the New Jersey station just a few months prior.

Key facts

  • Montclair State University leads a consortium to operate New Jersey's public TV station.
  • The takeover follows WNET's decision not to renew its contract.
  • The process was competitive.

Entities

Institutions

  • Montclair State University
  • New Jersey PBS
  • WNET

Locations

  • New Jersey
  • New York

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