Edward J. Ludwig, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer of Becton, Dickinson and Company, and chairman of the Healthcare Institute of New Jersey, will discuss the challenges ahead for the pharmaceutical and medical technology industry  on Oct. 12, 2:30-4 p.m., Campus Center Ballroom A. Sponsored by the Albert Dorman Honors College Colloquium Series, the lecture is free and open to the public. >>

A group of 21 Albert Dorman Honors College (ADHC) scholars visited Washington, DC on June 15-16, 2005 at the special invitation of Congressman Donald M. Payne. In addition to touring the nation's capital, the students gained insight into the workings of the federal government and learned about career opportunities in the government sector. Senator John E. Sununu (far left) and legislative correspondent Christina L. Thornton met with the students and Joel Bloom, vice president for academic and student services and dean, ADHC. >>

Fifteen students have graduated this month from Albert Dorman Honors College at NJIT, one of the most demanding and rigorous colleges in the state. The college builds on NJIT’s rigorous curriculum, offering enriched coursework and seminars, as well as real-world projects with outstanding faculty researchers and industry leaders. >>

Walter L. Douglas, Jr., East Orange, has been appointed director of development in the Office of University Advancement at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT).  Douglas will be responsible for fund-raising activities for the Albert Dorman Honors College at NJIT and selected research centers. >>