NJIT took time over the weekend to honor its athletics past while also announcing plans to enhance its athletics future. Reflecting on past excellence, NJIT added five alumni to the Athletics Hall of Fame, while also recognizing a professor for his support of NJIT athletics at the annual induction dinner held on campus. Looking ahead, officials unveiled the Highlanders Athletics Campaign, a $5-million effort to ensure future excellence for NJIT athletics, as part of the evening's ceremonies. >>

The first annual Herb M. Iris Award was presented to Seymour "Zoom" Fleisher '51 at a dinner at NJIT Tuesday night. The award was presented by NJIT President Robert A. Altenkirch and by Millicent Iris, widow of the late Herb Iris, who died in April. >>