Some 2,000 NJIT students milled around yesterday afternoon under the big white tent filling up most of the campus green, enjoying fresh hot dogs, drinks, popcorn and each other’s company of a brilliantly clear September afternoon.  >>

WHAT: NJIT marks the start of the new school tomorrow at University Convocation, an annual celebration and awards ceremony.  >>

Corporate engineer and NJIT alum Sean Duffy, formerly of Parlin, will be the keynote speaker at University Convocation, an annual celebration and awards ceremony.  The ceremony, which marks the start of the new school year, traditionally honors the accomplishments of students, faculty and staff.  >>

NJIT will mark the start of the new school year Sept. 12, 2012 at University Convocation, an annual celebration and awards ceremony.  The event, which recognizes the accomplishments of students, faculty and staff, will be held at 3 p.m. in the Naimoli Family Athletic and Recreation Facility on the NJIT campus.  >>

Students, faculty, alumni and staff at NJIT are anticipating three gala days of ceremony, thought-provoking lectures and more, starting Sept. 12, 2012 during a three-day inaugural swirl surrounding the installation of NJIT’s eighth president, Dr. Joel S. Bloom. >>

Sotirios G. Ziavras, PhD, of Fort Lee, a professor in the department of electrical and computer engineering, and director of the NJIT Computer Architecture and Parallel Processing Laboratory, has been selected to receive the Excellence in Graduate Instruction Award at NJIT’s University Convocation.   >>

Victor Matveev, of Hoboken, an associate professor in the department of mathematical sciences in NJIT’s College of Science and Liberal Arts, has been selected to receive the honor of “Excellence in Upper Division Undergraduate Instruction” at NJIT’s University Convocation, an annual celebration to be held Sept. 14, 2011.  >>

Trevor Tyson, PhD, of Mineola, NY, professor in the department of physics, was promoted to Distinguished Professor with tenure at NJIT’s University Convocation, an annual celebration to be held Sept. 14, 2011.  >>

Tian Tian, of Lake Hiawatha, a teaching assistant in the department of computer science at NJIT, has received the award of Excellence in Instruction by a Teaching Assistant at NJIT’s University Convocation, an annual celebration to be held Sept. 14, 2011.  >>

Georgeen Theodore, of Brooklyn, NY, an assistant professor in NJIT’s College of Architecture and Design, will be promoted to associate professor with tenure at NJIT’s University Convocation, an annual celebration to be held Sept. 14, 2011.  >>

Andrei Sirenko, PhD, of Basking Ridge, associate professor in the department of physics, has been selected to be promoted to professor at NJIT’s University Convocation, an annual celebration to be held Sept. 14, 2011.  >>

Richard O. Moore, of Philadelphia, an associate professor in the department of mathematical sciences in NJIT’s College of Science and Liberal Arts, has been selected to receive the honor of “Excellence in Lower Division Undergraduate Instruction” at NJIT’s University Convocation, an annual celebration to be held Sept. 14, 2011.  >>

Pius Egbelu, PhD, of Parsippany, professor of industrial engineering and the new dean of the NJIT School of Management will be appointed Distinguished Professor with tenure at NJIT’s University Convocation, an annual celebration to be held Sept. 14, 2011. >>

Phyllis Bolling of Orange, director of the Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (C-CAPS) at NJIT, has been selected to receive the Constance A. Murray Diversity Award at NJIT’s University Convocation, an annual celebration to be held Sept. 14, 2011. >>

A specialist in neural tissue engineering, Bryan Pfister, of Newton, PA, an assistant professor in the department of biomedical engineering in NJIT’s Newark College of Engineering, has been selected to be promoted to associate professor with tenure at NJIT’s University Convocation, an annual celebration to be held Sept. 14, 2011. >>

Somenath Mitra, PhD, of Bridgewater, a professor in and chair of the department of chemistry and environmental science, has been selected to be promoted to Distinguished Professor with tenure at NJIT’s University Convocation, an annual celebration to be held Sept. 14, 2011.  >>

Min Song, of Cherry Hill, an assistant professor in the department of computer science in NJIT’s College of Computing Sciences will be promoted to associate professor with tenure at NJIT’s University Convocation, an annual celebration to be held Sept. 14, 2011.  >>

Margaret Yobbi, of Springfield, an adjunct instructor in the department of Humanities, has been selected to receive the Excellence in Instruction by an Adjunct Professor Award, at NJIT’s University Convocation, an annual celebration to be held Sept. 14, 2011.  >>

Laramie Potts, of Basking Ridge, an assistant professor in the department of engineering technology in NJIT’s Newark College of Engineering, has been selected to be promoted to associate professor with tenure at NJIT’s University Convocation, an annual celebration held to be held Sept. 14, 2011.  >>

Katia Passerini, of Brooklyn, an associate professor in the NJIT School of Management has been selected to receive the prestigious honor of “Master Teacher” at NJIT’s University Convocation, an annual celebration to be held Sept. 14, 2011.  >>

Jose Alcala, of Montclair, a university lecturer  in the NJIT College of Architecture and Design, has been selected  to receive the “Excellence in Instruction from a University Lecturer Award” at NJIT’s University Convocation, an annual celebration to be held Sept. 14, 2011.  >>

James Geller, of West Orange, a professor in the department of computer science, in NJIT’s College of Computing Sciences has been selected to receive the Professional Development Award at NJIT’s University Convocation, an annual celebration to be held Sept. 14, 2011. >>

Jay Kappraff, of East Orange, an associate professor in the department of mathematical sciences at NJIT’s  College of Science and Liberal Arts,  has been selected to receive the award, “Excellence in Innovative Teaching” at NJIT’s University Convocation, an annual celebration to be held Sept. 14, 2011.  >>

Andrew Gerrard, PhD, of Bridgewater, associate professor in the department of physics, will be promoted to professor with tenure at NJIT’s University Convocation, an annual celebration to be held Sept. 14, 2011.  Convocation at NJIT traditionally honors select faculty and staff members who have demonstrated the highest level of excellence over a sustained period.    >>

Richard Garber, of Jersey City, assistant professor in the College of Architecture and Design, has been selected to be promoted to associate professor with tenure at NJIT’s University Convocation, an annual celebration to be held Sept. 14, 2011.  Convocation at NJIT traditionally honors select faculty and staff members who have demonstrated the highest level of excellence over a sustained period. >>

Daisy Gallegos, of Jersey City, a recent NJIT graduate now enrolled in a master’s degree program at NJIT, has been selected to receive the graduate Presidential Leadership Award at NJIT’s University Convocation, an annual celebration to be held Sept. 14, 2011. Convocation at NJIT traditionally honors select faculty and staff members who have demonstrated the highest level of excellence over a sustained period.   >>

Cheickna Sylla, of Morris Plains, a professor in the NJIT School of Management (SOM) has been selected to receive the “Excellence in Service Award” at NJIT’s University Convocation, an annual celebration to be held Sept. 14, 2011. Convocation at NJIT traditionally honors select faculty and staff members who have demonstrated the highest level of excellence over a sustained period.  >>

NJIT will mark the start of the new academic year on Sept. 14, 2011 with the annual celebration and awards ceremony at its University Convocation.  >>

Byron Chen, PhD, an adjunct professor in NJIT's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, received the Excellence in Instruction by an Adjunct Professor Award on Sept. 15, 2010 at the NJIT University Convocation, an awards ceremony with a special welcoming ceremony for the freshman class. >>

Shilan Motamedvaziri, a teaching assistant in NJIT's Department of Chemical, Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, received the Excellence in Instruction by a Teaching Assistant Award on Sept. 15, 2010 at the NJIT University Convocation, an awards ceremony with a special welcoming ceremony for the freshman class. >>

Piero Armenante, PhD, distinguished professor in NJIT's Department of Chemical, Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, received the Master Teacher Award on Sept. 15, 2010 at the NJIT University Convocation, an awards ceremony with a special welcoming ceremony for the freshman class. >>

Glenn Goldman, professor in NJIT's School of Art and Design, received the Excellence in Lower Division Undergraduate Instruction on Sept. 15, 2010 at the NJIT University Convocation, an awards ceremony with a special welcoming ceremony for the freshman class. >>

Katia Passerini, professor in NJIT's School of Management, received the Excellence in Innovative Teaching Award on Sept. 15, 2010 at the NJIT University Convocation, an awards ceremony with a special welcoming ceremony for the freshman class. >>

Dorairaja Raghu, PhD, professor in NJIT's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, received the Excellence in Upper Division Undergraduate Instruction Award on Sept. 15, 2010 at the NJIT University Convocation, an awards ceremony with a special welcoming ceremony for the freshman class. >>

James Geller, PhD, professor in the NJIT's Department of Computer Science, received the Excellence in Research Award on Sept. 15, 2010 at the NJIT University Convocation, an awards ceremony with a special welcoming ceremony for the freshman class. >>

Dale Gary, PhD, distinguished professor in NJIT's Department of Physics, received the Excellence in Research Award on Sept. 15, 2010 at the NJIT University Convocation, an awards ceremony with a special welcoming ceremony for the freshman class. >>

Jerry Fjermestad, PhD, professor in NJIT's School of Management and Department of Information Systems, received the Excellence in Graduate Instruction Award on Sept. 15, 2010 at the NJIT University Convocation, an awards ceremony with a special welcoming ceremony for the freshman class. >>

Roumiana Petrova, PhD, lecturer in NJIT's Department of Chemistry and Environmental Sciences, received the Excellence in Instruction by a University Lecturer on Sept. 15, 2010 at the NJIT University Convocation, an awards ceremony with a special welcoming ceremony for the freshman class. >>

Shanthi Gopalakrishnan, PhD, NJIT's Associate Dean in the School of Management, received the Excellence in Research Award on Sept. 15, 2010 at the NJIT University Convocation, an awards ceremony with a special welcoming ceremony for the freshman class. >>

NJIT marked the new academic year yesterday with its annual University Convocation, an awards ceremony coupled with a special welcoming ceremony for the freshman class. NJIT President Robert A. Altenkirch provided remarks and introduced the keynote speaker, C. Stephen Cordes '72, managing director and member of the executive board of ING Clarion Partners. Following the ceremony, the students inscribed their names into the class books of their respective colleges. >>

NJIT will mark the new academic year on Sept. 15, 2010 with its annual University Convocation, an awards ceremony coupled with a special welcoming ceremony for the freshman class. The event will be held at 3 p.m. on Lubetkin Field at J. Malcolm Simon Stadium, on the NJIT campus. A reception for the award winners will follow.   >>

NJIT President Robert A. Altenkirch welcomed the largest freshman class in the history of NJIT today at the annual Freshman Convocation in the Fleisher Athletic Center. Following the ceremony, the students inscribed their names into the class books of their respective colleges. >>

Haim Grebel, of Livingston, an NJIT electrical engineering professor, whose work focuses on understanding the properties of structures at the nanoscale, especially singled-walled carbon nanotubes and graphene, has received the NJIT Excellence in Research Award. >>

Jerry Fjermestad, of Orangeburg, NY, an NJIT professor who has focused his research on understanding how corporate leaders communicate better using computers, has received the NJIT Excellence in Research Award. The honor was awarded Sept. 2, 2009 at the University Convocation, an annual celebration.  Fjermestad is an associate professor in NJIT’s School of Management. >>

Cristian Borcea, PhD, of New Providence, assistant professor in the department of computer science, was promoted to associate professor with tenure at NJIT’s University Convocation, an annual celebration held on Sept. 2, 2009.  Borcea also received at the ceremony, the NJIT Award for Graduate Instruction.  He teaches in NJIT’s Department of Computer Science in the College of Computing Sciences. >>

NJIT Professor Dale Gary, PhD, of Berkeley Heights, an expert in solar radio data, was promoted to distinguished professor.   Gary examines the conditions under which solar radio bursts from distinct solar events can disrupt cellular telephone signals. >>

Frank Y. Shih, a professor of computer science at NJIT, who is a steganography expert and author of a reference book about image processing and mathematical morphology, has received the NJIT Excellence in Research Award. The honor was awarded Sept. 2, 2009 at the University Convocation, an annual celebration.  >>

Haimin Wang, of Livingston, an NJIT professor, whose work focuses on the physics behind space weather in order to predict unexpected and unwanted solar activities and their effect on Earth, has received the NJIT Excellence in Research Award. >>

Baker Assaf, of Paterson, a recent graduate and former president of the NJIT Student Senate, received the Presidential Leadership Award, at NJIT’s University Convocation, an annual celebration held on Sept. 2, 2009.  >>

Carol Johnson, PhD, of Oak Ridge, associate professor in the department of humanities, was promoted to associate professor with tenure at NJIT’s University Convocation, an annual celebration held on Sept. 2, 2009.  >>

Eric Katz, PhD, of Bay Shore, NY, a professor in the humanities department, received the Award for Undergraduate Instruction, Upper Division at NJIT’s University Convocation, an annual celebration held on Sept. 2, 2009.  >>

James McHugh, PhD, of Bloomfield, professor in the department of computer science, received Master Teacher Designation, at NJIT’s University Convocation, an annual celebration held on Sept. 2, 2009.   >>

Jimmy Hayes, PhD, of Bloomfield, adjunct professor in the department of mathematical sciences, received the Award for Instruction by an Adjunct Professor at NJIT’s University Convocation, an annual celebration held on Sept. 2, 2009.  >>

John Bechtold, PhD, of Ridgewood, associate professor in the department of mathematical sciences, was promoted to professor at NJIT’s University Convocation, an annual celebration held on Sept. 2, 2009.  >>

Judith Sheft, of Westfield, associate vice president, technology development, in the office of research and development, received the Excellence in Service Award at NJIT’s University Convocation, an annual celebration held on Sept. 2, 2009.   >>

Laurence Howell, PhD, of Wayne, executive director of NJIT’s Educational Opportunity Program, received the Excellence in Service Award at NJIT’s University Convocation, an annual celebration held on Sept. 2, 2009.  >>

Laurent Simon, PhD, of Somerset, associate professor in the Otto H. York Department of Chemical, Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, received the Master Teacher Designation at NJIT’s University Convocation, an annual celebration held on Sept. 2, 2009.  >>

Lou Kondic, PhD, of West Orange, associate professor in the department of mathematical sciences, was promoted to professor at NJIT’s University Convocation, an annual celebration held on Sept. 2, 2009.  >>

Mesut Sahin, PhD, of Clifton, assistant professor in the department of biomedical engineering, was promoted to associate professor with tenure at NJIT’s University Convocation, an annual celebration held on Sept. 2, 2009.   >>

Morty Kwestel, PhD, of Rockaway, special lecturer in the department of computer science, received the Special Commendation for Excellence in Teaching and/or Teaching-Related Activities at NJIT’s University Convocation, an annual celebration held on Sept. 2, 2009.   >>

Quaison Carter, of Teaneck, a student in the School of Management received the Peter Small Memorial Scholarship at NJIT’s University Convocation, an annual celebration held on Sept. 2, 2009.   >>

Richard Moore, of Philadelphia, PA, assistant professor in the department of mathematical sciences, was promoted to associate professor with tenure at NJIT’s University Convocation, an annual celebration held on Sept. 2, 2009.  >>

Robert Friedman, PhD, of Closter, associate professor in the humanities department, received tenure at NJIT’s University Convocation, an annual celebration held on Sept. 2, 2009.  >>

Sergei Adamovich, PhD, of Garwood, associate professor in the department of biomedical engineering, was promoted to associate professor with tenure at NJIT’s University Convocation, an annual celebration held on Sept. 2, 2009.   >>

Thomas Ogorzalek, PhD, of Jersey City, university lecturer in the College of Architecture and Design, received the NJIT Award for Instruction by a University Lecturer at NJIT’s University Convocation, an annual celebration held on Sept. 2, 2009.   >>

Victor Matveev, PhD, of Hoboken, assistant professor in the department of mathematical sciences, was promoted to associate professor with tenure at NJIT’s University Convocation, an annual celebration held on Sept. 2, 2009.  “This designation is conferred annually on a select number of individuals who have demonstrated the highest level of excellence over a sustained period,” said Donald H. Sebastian, PhD, NJIT Interim Provost and Senior Vice President for Research and Development. >>

Wei Xu, PhD, of Gillette, assistant professor in the School of Management, received the Award for Undergraduate Instruction, Lower Division at NJIT’s University Convocation, an annual celebration held on Sept. 2, 2009.   >>

Wooyoung Choi, PhD, of Montville, associate professor in the department of mathematical sciences, was promoted to professor at NJIT’s University Convocation, an annual celebration held on Sept. 2, 2009.  >>

Essex County College President A. Zachary Yamba, EdD delivered the keynote address yesterday at the annual University Convocation, which recognized faculty, staff and student accomplishments. Yamba, who was one of the early founders of a partnership that has enabled ECC and NJIT, Rutgers-Newark and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey to collaborate on numerous collegiate and community initiatives in the city's University Heights district, discussed the role of education in the revitalization of Newark. "Newark is our home–and home to many of our students," said Yamba. "We must be active participants in the unfolding of its future." >>

NJIT marks the start of the new school year on September 2, 2009 with University Convocation, an annual celebration and awards ceremony.  The event, which recognizes the accomplishments of students, faculty and staff, will be held at 3 p.m., in the Jim Wise Theatre in Kupfrian Hall on the NJIT campus. A reception follows. >>

NJIT announced the promotions of  faculty members.  Brief biographies (including hometowns) follow. (EDITOR’S NOTE:  Contact Sheryl Weinstein, 973-596-3436, for high resolution electronic photos or to set up interviews.) >>

Yehoshua Perl, PhD, of New York City, a professor in the department of computer science, received at NJIT’s annual awards convocation, the NJIT Excellence in Research Award. >>

Bruce Kirchhoff, PhD, of Maplewood, a distinguished professor in NJIT’s School of Management and a renowned expert in small business administration, received at NJIT’s recent annual awards convocation, the Excellence in Research Award. >>

Rajesh N. Davé, PhD, a distinguished professor in the Otto H. York Department of Chemical, Biological & Pharmaceutical Engineering, received at NJIT’s annual awards convocation, the NJIT Excellence in Research Award. >>

Sui-hoi Edwin Hou, PhD, of Greenbrook, an associate professor in the department of electrical and computer engineering at NJIT received an excellent service designation at NJIT’s recent annual convocation.   >>

Zoi-Heleni Michalopoulou, PhD, of Montclair, a professor in the department of mathematical sciences at NJIT received a master teacher designation at NJIT’s annual convocation Sept. 3, 2008.  >>

Robert A. Herrera, a recent NJIT graduate, received a Presidential Leadership Award during NJIT’s recent convocation ceremony. The award recognizes students who have shown a deep commitment to NJIT. >>

David Rothenberg, PhD, a professor in the NJIT Humanities Department, received at NJIT’s recent annual awards convocation, NJIT’s Excellence in Research Award. >>

Methi Wecharatana, PhD, of Parsippany, a professor in the department of civil and environmental engineering at NJIT, received a master teacher designation at NJIT’s recent annual convocation. >>

I. Joga Rao, PhD, of Clifton, professor in the mechanical engineering department at NJIT, received an excellent teacher designation at NJIT’s recent convocation.  >>

Nirwan Ansari, PhD, of Montville, a professor in the electrical and computer engineering department at NJIT, received an excellent teacher designation at NJIT’s recent annual convocation ceremony.  >>

Taha F. Marhaba, PhD, of Bridgewater, a professor in the civil and environmental engineering department at NJIT, received an excellent teacher designation at NJIT’s recent convocation ceremony.  >>

Mark J. Somers, PhD, of New York City, a professor in the School of Management at NJIT and the former dean of that school, received an excellent teacher designation at NJIT’s recent annual convocation.  >>

Piero M. Armenante, PhD, of Millington, a professor of chemical, biological and pharmaceutical engineering in the Otto H. York Department of Chemical, Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, received an excellent teacher designation at NJIT’s recent convocation.  >>

Bruce Kirchhoff, PhD, of Maplewood, a distinguished professor in NJIT’s School of Management, and a renowned expert in small business administration, received at NJIT’s recent annual awards convocation, the Excellence in Research Award. >>

Zeynep Celik, PhD, a distinguished professor in the New Jersey School of Architecture, received at NJIT’s annual awards convocation, NJIT’s Excellence in Research Award. Celik teaches about the history of architecture and architectural criticism. >>

NJIT President Robert A. Altenkirch welcomed the freshman class at the annual Freshman Convocation on Sept. 10 in the Fleisher Athletic Center. Following the ceremony, the students inscribed their names into the class books of their respective colleges. >>

Peter Papanicolaou, the president of J.F. Contracting Corporation, a Brooklyn construction and engineering firm, will receive NJIT’s Edward F. Weston Medal for Professional Achievement at NJIT’s annual University Convocation on Sept. 3, 2008, 3 p.m. at NJIT. A reception follows. >>

Alice E. White, vice president, Alcatel-Lucent Bell Labs North America, will be the keynote speaker at NJIT’s annual University Convocation on Sept. 3, 2008, 3 p.m. at NJIT. A reception follows. >>

NJIT will mark, once again, the new school year with University Convocation, an annual celebration and awards ceremony recognizing students, faculty and staff accomplishments.  >>

NJIT Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Timothy Wang, PhD, of Montville, received an excellent teacher designation at NJIT’s annual convocation on Sept. 5, 2007. >>

NJIT Mathematics Professor Soha Abdeljaber, of North Bergen, received an excellent teacher designation at NJIT’s annual convocation on Sept. 5, 2007. >>

Leslie E. Robertson, the structural engineer responsible for the engineering design of the World Trade Center, delivered the keynote address at NJIT’s annual convocation honoring notable students and faculty. Robertson examined how a university education allows students to become active in endeavors to enhance the way of life for all people. “Beyond the more philosophic thoughts,” he said, “people have concrete needs such as energy, housing and protection of freedoms. And it will be up to students to make a difference.” >>

NJIT will mark the start of the new school year with University Convocation, an annual celebration and awards ceremony to recognize the accomplishments of students, faculty and staff, on Sept. 5 at 3 p.m. in the Jim Wise Theatre in Kupfrian Hall. Structural engineer Leslie E. Robertson will be the keynote speaker. >>

Anthony W. Schuman, an associate professor at the New Jersey School of Architecture at NJIT, received at NJIT’s annual awards convocation, the Foundation Overseers Public and Institute Service Award. >>

Filippo Posta, a doctoral student in the department of mathematical sciences at NJIT, received at NJIT’s annual awards convocation a special honor for his work as a teaching assistant. >>

Louise Castronova, special lecturer in the department of humanities at NJIT, received at NJIT’s annual awards convocation an award for her teaching. >>

Haimin Wang, PhD, a distinguished professor in the department of physics at NJIT, received at NJIT’s annual awards convocation an award for outstanding teaching. >>

Norbert Elliot, PhD, a professor in the department of  humanities at NJIT, received a master teacher award at NJIT’s annual awards convocation. >>

Dale Gary, PhD, a professor in the department of physics and the chair of that department at NJIT, received at NJIT’s annual awards convocation the Harlan J. Perlis Award for Outstanding Teaching. >>

Nancy Steffen-Fluhr, PhD, director of the Murray Center for Women in Technology and associate professor in the humanities department, received at NJIT’s annual awards convocation The Constance A. Murray Diversity Award. >>

Rajiv Mehta, PhD, associate professor in the School of Management at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), received at NJIT’s annual awards convocation today a master teacher award. >>

Starr Roxanne Hiltz, PhD, distinguished professor in the College of Computing Sciences at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), received at NJIT’s annual awards convocation today, a master teacher award. >>

Amitabha Bose, PhD, a professor in the department of mathematical sciences at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), received at NJIT’s annual awards convocation today an award for outstanding teaching. >>

Bruce Bukiet, PhD, associate professor and associate dean in the department of mathematical sciences at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), received at NJIT’s annual awards convocation today the excellence in teaching award for outstanding work. >>

NJIT will hold University Convocation, an annual celebration and awards ceremony to mark the start of the academic year, on Sept. 6 at 3 p.m. in the Jim Wise Theater in NJIT’s Kupfrian Hall. The event recognizes students, faculty, staff and alumni. Newark Mayor Cory Booker will be the keynote speaker. >>

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) holds University Convocation tomorrow, an annual celebration and awards ceremony that marks the start of the academic year and recognizes the accomplishments of students, faculty and staff members. The convocation ceremony takes place in the Jim Wise Theater in NJIT’s Kupfrian Hall beginning at 2:30 p.m. There will be a reception for honorees in the hall’s foyer after the event. >>

John Bechtold, PhD, an associate professor in the department of mathematical sciences at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), was recently named a master teacher during university convocation, NJIT’s annual fall awards ceremony. >>

Michael Mostoller, a distinguished professor at the New Jersey School of Architecture, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), was named a master teacher during university convocation, NJIT’s annual fall awards ceremony. >>

NJIT President Robert A. Altenkirch welcomed the second-largest freshman class in the history of the university yesterday at the sixth annual Freshman Convocation in the Campus Center Ballroom. Following the ceremony, the students inscribed their names into the class books of their respective colleges. Read Dr. Altenkirch's remarks.  >>