Kelsey Jackson ‘14 was recently awarded a Common Bond scholarship during the Common Bond: The Center for Architecture Gala. Jackson has been dedicated to integrating her experiences in education and architectural design to uplift historically Black cities and communities.

Every year at Common Bond, the Center for Architecture provides scholarships to outstanding architecture students, chosen by area schools that have been selected by their honorees.

NJIT alumnus Bob Medina ’75 has been elected chair of the university's Board of Overseers, succeeding fellow alumna Marjorie Perry, who completed her second term in December.

NJIT joined the global generosity movement GivingTuesday and campaigned to fight food insecurity by highlighting the university’s food pantry. 

The first $5,000 raised in support of the NJIT food pantry was doubled thanks to a generous match from Mary Ann and Peter A. Cistaro ’68. At the end of the fundraiser, a total of $14,203 was raised. 

New Jersey Institute of Technology is celebrating Marjorie Perry, an exemplary alumna and member of its Board of Overseers, for her lasting contributions to the university.

Perry, president and CEO of MZM Construction Co. in Newark, N.J., supports scholarships and athletics, helps raise money for the university and mentors students, offering real-world advice and internships. All of that illustrates her skills as a leader and dedication as an alum.

Melissa Nieves ’19 is the recipient of the American Institute of Architects New Jersey 2022 Service Award. Nieves, associate architect for The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, earned her master’s in architecture with a concentration in infrastructure planning. 

“Melissa has had the pleasure of becoming a leader and mentor inside and outside her workplace. She embodies what it means to be an advocate and representative for diversity and mentorship within the profession.” said the AIA.

NJIT and the National Academy of Construction (NAC), with the support from the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine hosted a symposium to bring together members from the industry, government and academia to collectively work together to help students become much more productive when they enter the workforce and understand the concept of safety in their professions.

NJIT’s fall Career Fair — its first in-person fair since the onset of the pandemic — set dual records for attendance, with more than 2,500 students and 233 companies participating.

The 2022 Homecoming festivities at New Jersey Institute of Technology welcomed students, parents and alumni to an event-packed weekend that featured music, food, culture and plenty of Highlander spirit.

Homecoming kicked off Oct. 6 with a concert by Kenny Beats at the Wellness and Events Center. On Saturday Oct.8, the festivities included a BBQ and beer garden, carnival, a magic show by Mark Zacharia, a Hispanic Heritage Celebration that included a mariachi performance and closed with the men’s soccer team hosting New Hampshire. 

The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) has bestowed on NJIT alumna General (retired) Ellen M. Pawlikowski the 2022 Arthur M. Bueche Award. Pawlikowski joins distinguished professor Louis Lanzerotti as the second Highlander to receive the award.

Transitioning back from a world of COVID lockdowns and restrictions has meant something different for everyone, but for Denise Richard and the Peace Corps, a “return to normal” will soon mean resuming humanitarian efforts more than 7,000 miles away in Africa. This month, the NJIT alumna is joining the first wave of Peace Corps volunteers to restart overseas service since the agency’s global evacuation at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.