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NJIT Helps Shape AI Transformation Through NJ AI Hub

Wednesday, July 15th, 2026
NJIT was among several New Jersey institutions to participate in the recent NJ AI Hub Statewide Higher Education AI Showcase on June 17, 2026. The event convened leaders from higher education, government, industry, and nonprofit organizations to explore how New Jersey will lead in building a more AI...

Accelerated Program Propelled Krish Poudel Toward Medicine and Innovation

Monday, July 13th, 2026
Good things may come to those who wait, but Krish Poudel '26 isn't waiting to pursue his lifelong dream of a medical career. It took him just three years to earn a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering as part of New Jersey Institute of Technology's accelerated B.S./M.D. program, and he now co...

With Global Eyes on New Jersey, NJIT Makes Its Mark on the World Cup

Sunday, July 12th, 2026
As Norway and England met in a World Cup quarterfinal Saturday, NJIT alumni, families and friends gathered in a reserved VIP space at La Plaza de Fútbol inside American Dream, experiencing the energy of a tournament that turned New Jersey into a global destination. The gathering brought together 150...

Juan Torres, Born to Build, Led Construction on New Springsteen Center

Thursday, July 9th, 2026
Bruce Springsteen is The Boss, but Juan Torres ‘97, ‘01 was the engineering boss at the recently opened Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music. Not born in the U.S.A., Torres emigrated from Bogotá, Colombia as a child when his family decided to seek better opportunities. With soccer on his mind...

Graduate and Newark Mayor Scholar Kaily Peixoto Engineered Community Through Volunteer Work

Wednesday, July 8th, 2026
As a construction engineering technology major at New Jersey Institute of Technology, Kaily Peixoto '26 found a community of like-minded students and faculty who challenged and inspired her. Peixoto, who consistently made the Dean's List, is an Albert Dorman Honors Scholar and a Newark Mayor's Schol...

Hillier College Professor Awarded at Tokyo Projection Mapping Competition

Wednesday, July 8th, 2026
Taro Narahara’s work turned one of Tokyo’s most recognizable buildings into a public conversation between architecture, computation and light — and earned the NJIT associate professor international recognition. Narahara, associate professor at the Hillier College of Architecture and Design, received...

NJIT Ranks No. 10 Among Public Colleges for Return on Investment

Tuesday, July 7th, 2026
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) placed No. 10 among public colleges in a national return-on-investment analysis published by Stacker. The list highlights four-year public institutions that predominantly grant bachelor’s degrees and ranks them by 40-year return on investment, with 10-year r...

Women’s Soccer Announces 2026 Schedule

Tuesday, July 7th, 2026
NJIT women's soccer head coach Ally Nick has announced the Highlanders' 2026 schedule, a 16-match slate highlighted by a road contest against perennial national power North Carolina. "Our 2026 schedule was built with the future of our program in mind," said Nick. "After graduating several key player...

NJIT's Zeyuan Qiu Named Fellow of the Soil and Water Conservation Society

Monday, July 6th, 2026
Zeyuan Qiu, professor of environmental science and chair of NJIT's Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science, has been named a Fellow of the Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS). The honor is one of the highest the organization bestows, recognizing exceptional leadership and contributi...

Workday is Live at NJIT

Wednesday, July 1st, 2026
Dear Highlanders, We are pleased that Workday, our new Human Resources, Finance, and Payroll solution, has gone live successfully. This is a significant milestone for our university and an important step in modernizing and strengthening the systems that support our operations. Workday will provide...