Graduating NJIT senior Danielle Grunwald and her employer as of this summer, Axtria Inc., are made for each other — Grunwald loves digging into life sciences data to extract useful insights, and that’s the gist of what Axtria does.

Grunwald is wrapping up her studies with a B.S. in data science from Ying Wu College of Computing. She was also an Albert Dorman Honors College scholar, the only female member of the NJIT bowling team (personal high score 268), active with the Nucleus yearbook and an event coordinator for the Student Activities Council.

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) has named the distinguished keynote speakers and honorary degree recipients for its 2025 commencement ceremonies, each representing a remarkable journey of achievement and success. Visit https://commencement.njit.edu/ for all the details.

Undergraduate Ceremony

WHEN: Wednesday, May 21 at 9 a.m. (doors open at 7:30 a.m.)

WHERE: Prudential Center, 25 Lafayette St., Newark 

For Digital Designer Megan Krutz, graduation from NJIT’s Hillier College of Architecture and Design isn’t just a milestone — it’s a full-circle moment that reflects years of growth, discovery and the kind of artistic transformation she never anticipated. As she looks ahead, Krutz can’t help but reflect on how much NJIT helped her grow into the designer and educator she’s today.