NJIT served as the venue for a March 19 gubernatorial forum dedicated to exploring the challenges and solutions for fostering small and diverse business growth across New Jersey. The event, initiated by Jeff Cantor, CEO of the Veterans Chamber of Commerce, highlighted the need for improvements and support for these vital economic contributors.
NJIT mourns the passing of Saul K. Fenster, the university's sixth president, who died peacefully at his home in Long Branch, New Jersey, on March 15, 2025. He was 91 years old.
Robert Cohen, president of Digital, Robotics, and Enabling Technology at Stryker, and a distinguished alumnus of New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), has been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Engineering (NAE). This honor, one of the highest professional distinctions in engineering, recognizes Cohen's outstanding contributions to orthopedic surgical procedures and devices, and his leadership in additive manufacturing and biomaterials.
Fifteen Highlanders from New Jersey Institute of Technology are featured in ROI-NJ’s annual lists of the most powerful individuals in New Jersey.
Five of the honorees made the publication’s Super 75 list: President Teik C. Lim; Trustee Gary Dahms; Hispanic Latinx Leadership Council member Luis De La Hoz; and two members of the Board of Directors of NJIT’s New Jersey Innovation Institute: Michele Siekerka and Wesley Mathews.
The New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE) announced awards to two institutions of higher education under the state’s pilot Global Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (Global EIR) program. With a targeted focus on driving innovation and entrepreneurship in the field of generative AI, this economic development initiative leverages New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) and William Paterson University to create pathways for international entrepreneurs to stay in the state to grow their startups.
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), an R1 polytechnic university, is pleased to announce that alumnus Steven B. Saperstein ’84 will become the chair of the NJIT Foundation Board of Directors on January 1, 2025. The Foundation Board is responsible for stewarding the university’s endowment and supporting fundraising efforts. Also announced is the appointment of Michael Pages to chair of the Joint Investment Committee (JIC) of the NJIT Foundation.
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is proud to announce the appointment of Kim V. Vierheilig (née Vandegrift), AIA to its Board of Trustees by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy.
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) this week welcomed a delegation from Grupo Latinoamericano de Cónsules en New Jersey (GLACO) as well as city and state government leaders to explore the university and learn about its mission and initiatives, particularly in light of NJIT’s designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). The visit provided an opportunity for GLACO and government members to learn more about NJIT’s diverse programs, student enrollment, and commitment to supporting the Hispanic and Latine communities.
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is proud to announce the appointment of Paul V. Profeta — a visionary in entrepreneurship, real estate and community development — to its Board of Trustees by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy.
Profeta's involvement with NJIT spans a decade, during which he has consistently demonstrated his commitment to the university’s mission of fostering innovation and uplifting underserved communities.
The first week of national Hispanic Heritage Month was bursting with excitement at NJIT, as the university held three distinct events to mark the beginning of a monthlong celebration. The start of the celebration featured a lively party commemorating its Hispanic Serving Institution designation, the Hispanic and Latinx Leadership Council (HLLC) awarding scholarships to two stellar students, and a festive Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month kickoff event.
Hispanic-Serving and R1 Institution
