There's probably no topic more on the minds of parents of college age students than financial aid.  For many of these parents, and students, too, however, unraveling the mysteries of finding and securing the best financial aid package can be daunting.  >>

Each year since 2005, colleges and universities across the United States have recognized September as National Campus Safety Awareness Month. Following the ninth anniversary of 9/11, higher education institutions continue to work collaboratively to improve the safety and security of students, faculty, staff and guests on their campuses by sharing information regarding policies and strategies to consistently maintain safe campuses throughout the State. >>

The NJIT women's soccer team celebrated Senior Day and Breast Cancer Awareness Day with a 2-0 win over visiting Howard Sunday afternoon in Great West Conference action at J. Malcolm Simon Stadium at Lubetkin Field. The Highlanders recognized senior Briana Morales in pre-game ceremonies. With 58 career games played, Briana is among the program's all-time leaders. >>

Keith Boykin, author of  Beyond the Down Low: Sex, Lies, and Denial in Black America,  will discuss HIV, AIDS and the black community at NJIT on Feb. 13, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Campus Center Atrium. The lecture, which is free and open to all, celebrates National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. >>

The Community Environmental Awareness Group (CEAG) at NJIT invites volunteers to join a community-wide effort to help clean up Riverside Park in North Arlington on November 20, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, contact Caitlin Weaver, CEAG President, at sait26@hotmail.com.  >>

At a time when America is at war in the Middle East, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) hosts Arab Awareness Week – a celebration of Arabic culture, religion, history and science. The week, sponsored by the Arab Students Association, the Jewish Student Organization, the Christian Fellowship and the Muslim Students Association, bespeaks the civil diversity of the NJIT student body. Each day during the week of March 31 – April 4, students will set up tables that showcase aspects of Arab life. >>