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With Encouragement, NJIT Honors Scholar Pursues a Master's at NYU

With Encouragement, NJIT Honors Scholar Pursues a Master's at NYU

Tuesday, May 16th, 2023
Samara Augustin arrived at New Jersey Institute of Technology as one of the first Mayor’s Honors Scholars and leaves as an Albert Dorman Honors Scholar and GEM Fellow. In her years in University Heights, Augustin — who’s from Newark and attended NJIT with her twin sister, Samantha — helped ...
Kaily, Nyssa and Oluwanifemi: Meet the 2022 Mayor's Honors Scholars at NJIT

Kaily, Nyssa and Oluwanifemi: Meet the 2022 Mayor's Honors Scholars at NJIT

Thursday, September 1st, 2022
Oluwanifemi Fuwa fabricated face masks to protect people from COVID-19. Kaily Peixoto volunteered at a senior center and handed out scarves to homeless individuals at Newark’s Penn Station.  Nyssa Nixon volunteered at Isaiah House shelter through Jack and Jill of America and tutored peers a...
Senior Success: Architect, Student-Athlete Sydne Nance Joins Studio 1200

Senior Success: Architect, Student-Athlete Sydne Nance Joins Studio 1200

Thursday, May 12th, 2022
Sydne Nance's journey from NJIT architectural summer camp to track star to chapter president to professional designer was fueled by the confidence she gained through the university's Educational Opportunity Program (EOP). Nance, an Albert Dorman Honors scholar of Westampton, New Jersey, will start ...
NJIT Educational Opportunity Program Conference Brings Students, Alumni and Industry Together

NJIT Educational Opportunity Program Conference Brings Students, Alumni and Industry Together

Monday, April 4th, 2022
NJIT’s Education Opportunity Program (EOP) recently hosted a marquee conference with over 100 attendees that brought together students, alumni and industry leaders. The conference featured speakers, panel discussions and Q&As regarding challenges and opportunities in the modern workplace and w...
Norma Clayton Elected to the National Academy of Engineering

Norma Clayton Elected to the National Academy of Engineering

Friday, February 11th, 2022
The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) has elected co-vice chair of the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) Board of Trustees Norma Clayton ’81 as a new member. The culmination of a yearlong process, Clayton is part of a new cohort of 111 national and 22 international members, bringing th...
NJIT President Awarded NACME Lifetime Achievement Award

NJIT President Awarded NACME Lifetime Achievement Award

Friday, December 10th, 2021
NJIT President Joel S. Bloom has been presented the Lifetime Achievement award by The National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering, Inc. for his and the university’s extensive experience, notable accomplishments and role as a leader, role model and significant contributor in championing d...
University Learning Center Renamed to Honor Alumna Norma Clayton

University Learning Center Renamed to Honor Alumna Norma Clayton

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021
New Jersey Institute of Technology yesterday officially recommissioned the university's tutoring laboratory as the Norma J. Clayton '81 Learning Center, in honor of the alumna and benefactor of the university, who earned a B.S. in industrial administration here, spurring an accomplished leadership c...
Community Advocate and Diversity Business Leader Elisa Charters Appointed to NJIT Board of Trustees

Community Advocate and Diversity Business Leader Elisa Charters Appointed to NJIT Board of Trustees

Tuesday, July 20th, 2021
Elisa Charters, a stalwart for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) and dedicated alumna of New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), has been appointed to the NJIT Board of Trustees. Charters, a first-generation college student-athlete who attended NJIT with support from its Educatio...
Award-Winning NJIT Grads Reflect on Their Journeys to Jobs, Grad Programs

Award-Winning NJIT Grads Reflect on Their Journeys to Jobs, Grad Programs

Friday, May 21st, 2021
Among the honorees at this year’s College of Science and Liberal Arts Awards at NJIT were seven members of the Class of 2021 who earned the Outstanding Undergraduate Award. We caught up with four of them, who reflected on their unique experiences and accomplishments over the past four years a...
Celebrating NJIT Scholarships: Student, Alum Thank Donors for Support

Celebrating NJIT Scholarships: Student, Alum Thank Donors for Support

Friday, April 30th, 2021
A generous scholarship enabled Charu Arya to attend New Jersey Institute of Technology, and her professors helped solidify her career path. Indeed, both financial assistance and academic support fueled her success. Arya ’21 reflected on that fruitful journey during NJIT’s annual Scholarship Bru...