New Jersey Institute of Technology will soon launch two new education and research centers focused on real estate and entrepreneurship, made possible by a historic gift from The Paul V. Profeta Foundation, Inc.
New Jersey Institute of Technology has earned global recognition from the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ranking for the university’s pursuit of and progress toward targets set forth by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), earning No. 90 globally and No. 2 nationally in two key areas.
New Jersey Institute of Technology is one of the nation’s best colleges for students seeking a superb education with great career preparation at an affordable price, according to The Princeton Review, an honor held since 2018. NJIT ranked No. 39 as a Best Value College and No. 10 for Best Career Placement among public colleges and universities.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, President Daniel Chamovitz of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and President Joel S. Bloom of New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) have unveiled a partnership that will create a world-class Institute for Future Technologies in New Jersey. Two powerhouse universities in the fields of cyber technologies and environmental engineering will come together to offer dual degrees and exciting new research opportunities. The Institute looks forward to receiving support and seed funding from the State of New Jersey.
Business leader, entrepreneur, and minor league baseball team owner Steven B. Kalafer HON ’20 and his wife Suzanne have made a million dollar gift to endow a scholarship that will support students throughout their pursuit of an undergraduate degree at the university.
The new Kalafer Family Scholarship will pay tuition, room and board, and associated fees for high-achieving student-athletes who have demonstrated financial need.
New Jersey Institute of Technology President Joel S. Bloom and four members of a key university board made the NJBIZ 2021 Power 100 list of the biggest players in the state’s economy.
New Jersey Institute of Technology remains ever-present in ROI-NJ’s 2021 Power Lists of ROI Influencers in New Jersey. Ten Highlanders appear in seven categories: the Best in Higher Education,Technology Experts, Top Executives, Top Lawyers, Elected Officials; Association, Organizational and Nonprofit Leaders; and Top 30 ROI Influencers in the state.
In a virtual ceremony Dec. 9, NJIT President Joel S. Bloom was presented with the Martinson-Ballen Technology Supporter award by TechUnited. This award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated a significant impact and a long-standing contribution to New Jersey's technology and innovation industries.
NJIT President Joel S. Bloom joined a panel discussion about statewide innovation, and received an award for public service, at the New Jersey Business and Industry Association's virtual Public Policy Forum on December 1.
NJIT’s inaugural inductees into its new Colton Society represent an array of disciplines, including engineering, architecture, finance, education and technology. Each, however, shares something remarkable in common: lifetime contributions to the university that exceed half a million dollars.
