Foundation Board of Directors Excellence in Research Prize and Medal
NJIT is the only R1 university in the U.S. to hold two additional distinctions from the Carnegie Classification. It is recognized as an “Opportunity College and University” for fostering social mobility and competitive earnings outcomes and is noted for having a “Special Focus in Technology, Engineering and Sciences” – a classification held by only 1% of U.S. colleges and universities. “The intersection of these three classifications puts NJIT in a class by itself,” said President Teik C. Lim. “We excel in science and technology, but also in our deep commitment to access and opportunity — ensuring that our students succeed during and after college.” From its beginnings as the Newark Technical School in 1881, NJIT has consistently driven innovation and created opportunities at the local, national and global levels
