New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) has announced a restructuring of its government and community relations operations as well as the hiring of Matthew J. Bonasia as Chief of State Government Affairs.
Three leaders from New Jersey Institute of Technology have been recognized in the NJBIZ Power Education 50 list, highlighting their influence and impact on education across the state. This annual list recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the education landscape in New Jersey through leadership, innovation and commitment to advancing learning.
Here’s what NJBIZ said about NJIT’s “Power” people:
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is launching a new, $10+ million initiative that will significantly advance the university’s strength in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and position NJIT to become a leader in both AI research and application in higher education. This augments already significant existing academic and research activity in AI and related programs. In 2023 alone, NJIT research related to AI totaled nearly $60 million.
NJIT commemorated the official naming of the Jordan Hu College of Science and Liberal Arts, honoring a historic gift recently made by alumnus Jordan Hu '89, founder and CEO of RiskVal Financial Solutions, LLC.
The dedication, held inside NJIT's Campus Center Atrium on Sept. 6, brought together university leadership, faculty, students and distinguished governmental figures from Hu’s native country of Taiwan to celebrate the milestone.
ROI-NJ recognized several members from the NJIT community in its annual list celebrating the diversity of New Jersey’s most impactful people of color, including university administrators, notable alumni and members of boards and committees.
Teik Lim
New Jersey Institute of Technology has announced the renaming of its College of Science and Liberal Arts to the Jordan Hu College of Science and Liberal Arts (JHCSLA) in recognition of a historic gift from Jordan Hu ’89, founder and chief executive officer of RiskVal Financial Solutions, LLC and a former member of the university’s Board of Trustees.
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) has named William Brady as the new vice president of human resources, effective Oct. 1, 2024. Brady brings more than two decades of extensive experience in HR leadership, strategic planning and workforce development to NJIT.
New Jersey Institute of Technology President Teik C. Lim has joined the Board of Trustees of the New Jersey Business & Industry Association, as the association expands its board.
Lim is among three new trustees; the other two are Gary Fisch, founder and CEO of Gary’s Wine and Marketplace and Sarah Switlik, chief operating officer of Switlik Survival Products.
Dennis Toft, co-vice chair of New Jersey Institute of Technology's Board of Trustees, has been recognized on NJBIZ’s 2024 Law Power List, highlighting Toft's significant contributions to environmental law and his leadership within New Jersey's legal and environmental sectors.
Robert Cohen, chair of NJIT’s Board of Trustees and president of Stryker’s Digital, Robotics, and Enabling Technologies organization, will be honored at the Tri-County Scholarship Fund (TCSF) 43rd Annual Awards Dinner. This event is set for Oct. 28, 2024, at The Legacy Castle in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, and will gather more than 800 attendees.
Robert Cohen, a three-time NJIT alumnus, will receive the Hall of Fame Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the medical device industry and his dedicated support of education.
