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Juneteenth Message from President Lim

Thursday, June 19th, 2025
Dear Highlanders, NJIT is proud to celebrate Juneteenth (which the university is observing on Friday, June 20). This federal and state holiday commemorates the official end of slavery in the United States, which occurred on June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger brought news to Galveston, ...

Engineering a Future Inspired by Nature: NJIT Graduate Danna Sanchez's Path to Discovery

Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
Danna Valentina Sanchez Hernandez’s path to becoming a researcher began long before she arrived at NJIT. Growing up in Colombia, she developed an early fascination with science by attending medical conferences alongside her parents — both physicians — and learning about clinical trials and biologica...

Men's Tennis Earns Multiple ITA Northeast Regional Rankings

Monday, June 16th, 2025
The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) has released its annual regional rankings last week, with the Highlanders receiving multiple team and individual honors. NJIT was ranked fifth in the Northeast Region as a team, coming off a tremendous season with an 18-4 overall record and a second conse...

Women's Tennis Wraps with ITA Ranking, Cocero and Wipfli Ranked in Doubles

Monday, June 16th, 2025
The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) came out with its annual regional rankings for teams and individuals and the NJIT women's tennis team was represented on both lists. The Highlanders were ranked seventh in the Northeast Region after posting a 13-6 overall record this season. Additionally...

Two Highlanders are Inducted to the National Academy of Construction

Monday, June 16th, 2025
Two design and engineering innovators — Kim Vierheilig and Wei Wang — have been elected to the National Academy of Construction (NAC) Class of 2025, a prestigious honor recognizing individuals who have made significant, lasting contributions to the construction industry. Their election reflects the ...

NJIT, Mercer County Community College Ink FinTech Transfer Agreement

Thursday, June 12th, 2025
A new agreement between Mercer County Community College (MCCC) and New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) allows MCCC Financial Technology graduates to transfer directly into NJIT’s FinTech program. The agreement, signed by NJIT Provost John Pelesko and MCCC Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr...

NJIT Alumnus Jordan Hu Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Thursday, June 12th, 2025
Jordan Hu ’89, CEO of RiskVal Financial Solutions, and a distinguished alumnus of New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), has been named the 2025 New Jersey winner of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award. The honor celebrates entrepreneurs who are building and leading high-growth,...

Graduada de NJIT Larissa Cavalcante genera impacto más allá de la infraestructura

Tuesday, June 10th, 2025
Cuando Larissa Cavalcante cruzó el escenario para recibir su título en ingeniería civil de NJIT, no solo celebró un logro personal. Envió un mensaje a la próxima generación de niñas que sueñan en grande pero que quizás aún no se ven reflejadas en ese futuro: Tú puedes lograr esto y mucho más. Univer...

NJIT Board of Trustees Adds Leaders in Finance and Health Care

Tuesday, June 10th, 2025
Business leaders Adam Broder and Adam Shain have joined the Board of Trustees of New Jersey Institute of Technology. Broder and Shain, who were appointed by N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy, bring extensive expertise in launching and growing businesses in financial services and health care, respectively. “Our ...

NJIT Grad Larissa Cavalcante Engineers Impact Beyond Infrastructure — She Is Building Pathways

Tuesday, June 10th, 2025
When Larissa Cavalcante walked across the stage to receive her civil engineering degree from NJIT, she didn’t just celebrate personal achievement. She sent a message to the next generation of girls who dream big but might not yet see themselves in the picture: You can do this and more. A first-gener...