U.S. News & World Report ranks New Jersey Institute of Technology’s (NJIT) graduate computer information technology programs 17th among the “Best Online Programs” offered by universities throughout the country — up 21 slots since last year. NJIT also offers other online programs that were mentioned by the report, such as the MBA and graduate programs in engineering.

From ribbon-cuttings and rankings to appointments and awards and more, this past year saw many milestones and achievements at NJIT — with promise for a fruitful 2018. Here are just some of the university community's noteworthy accomplishments and happenings in 2017.

College Factual, a leading source of college data analytics and insights, has ranked NJIT’s information systems program the best in the United States. 

The interior design program at the School of Art + Design—which joined the New Jersey School of Architecture to form the College of Architecture and Design at NJIT in 2008—has recently been ranked #13 nationally by DesignIntelligence.