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Strategic Planning Update

Wednesday, January 11th, 2023
Dear Highlanders,   Happy New Year! I hope you had an enjoyable winter break and holiday season.  Before we become immersed in the new semester, I want to provide additional information on the process to evolve the current strategic plan, NJIT 2025.   Prior to winter break, I...

NJ Leader on How NJIT Is Paying Dividends in Economic Growth

Wednesday, January 11th, 2023
A New Jersey leader in economic development is impressed by New Jersey Institute of Technology’s efforts to commercialize research, forge international partnerships and generally be “commercially minded.” Joseph Kelley, deputy chief of staff for economic growth under N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy, reflecte...

5 Steps to Become a UI/UX designer

Tuesday, January 10th, 2023
Imagine yourself opening your phone, going to your favorite brand’s site, and purchasing a product. Believe it or not, everything about your experience in the time it takes you to go to the site and hit “purchase” falls under the category of user interface (UI)/ user experience (UX).  Websites...

NJIT Defeats Maine in Overtime Thriller on the Road

Sunday, January 8th, 2023
The NJIT men's basketball team won a wild, back-and-forth affair over Maine on Sunday in America East action, defeating the hosts 91-83 in overtime at The Pit inside Memorial Gymnasium to earn even their conference record at 1-1 on the season.  Video: NJIT Highlights | Post-Game...

NJIT Sweeps Purdue Fort Wayne in Season Opener, Negri Leads Match with 14 Kills

Saturday, January 7th, 2023
Visiting NJIT swept Purdue Fort Wayne, 3-0, in the season opener for the Highlanders behind a match-best 14 kills from sophomore Alessandro Negri Saturday evening in men's volleyball non-conference action inside Gates Sports Center. VIDEO: NJIT Highlights NJIT, receiving votes in th...

Fourth Grader's Environmentalism Honored with NJIT Scholarship Following Racial Profiling Incident

Thursday, January 5th, 2023
Fourth-grade Caldwell student Bobbi Wilson has recently stepped into the national spotlight after her efforts to save her neighborhood’s trees from invasive insects unexpectedly escalated into a traumatic encounter involving the police. Wilson and her family were recognized during an honorary visit ...

NJIT and CHOP Develop Tool for Studying Characteristics of a Single Cell

Wednesday, January 4th, 2023
Researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and New Jersey Institute of Technology developed new software that integrates a variety of information from a single cell, allowing researchers to see how one change in a cell can lead to several others and providing important clues for pin...

NJIT Adds Vice Provost for Enrollment Management

Wednesday, January 4th, 2023
New Jersey Institute of Technology’s new vice provost for enrollment management, Susan Gross, brings 20 years of experience in admissions and financial aid at universities and law schools. Gross, who starts Jan. 17, arrives after more than eight years at Stevens Institute of Technology, where she w...

Men's Volleyball Selected Second in 2023 EIVA Preseason Coaches Poll

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023
NJIT was picked to finish second in the 2023 EIVA Preseason Coaches Poll the league office announced on Tuesday. The Highlanders, which finished the 2022 season with a 17-11 overall mark, made an appearance in the 2022 EIVA finals for the third time in program history. The 17 wins was the second mo...

Science in the Pursuit of Justice: Center for Pre-College Programs Helps Generate STEM Interest

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023
At NJIT’s annual STEM Leadership Forum, teachers, administrators and curriculum builders for elementary thru high school students attended to find out more about why forensic science has inspired so many students to pursue STEM degrees, and how they can incorporate it into their teachings. “It’s an...