Final Message from President Lim

Saturday, August 1st, 2026
Dear NJIT Community,After more than four incredibly rewarding years, it is time for me to transition toward a new chapter of professional and personal interests. I came to NJIT inspired by its amazing trajectory, its community of learners and scholars, and its powerful record of creating social and ...

NJII Leadership Announcement

Tuesday, July 28th, 2026
Dear Highlanders,I am writing to share that Michael Johnson has announced his resignation as president of NJII to pursue other professional opportunities. Michael will remain in his role for a period of time to help ensure a smooth transition. I want to thank him for his leadership and for all he ha...

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...

NJIT Names Alumnus Pelesko as Interim President, Effective August 4, 2026

Friday, June 12th, 2026
Following the June 9 announcement of NJIT President Teik C. Lim’s intent to retire from the university on August 3, 2026, the university’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously to appoint Dr. John A. Pelesko, NJIT’s provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, to serve as interim preside...

Memorial Day Message from NJIT President Teik C. Lim

Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Dear Highlanders,As many of us celebrate the unofficial beginning of summer by gathering this weekend with family and friends while observing the Memorial Day holiday, I hope you will join me in honoring those who sacrificed their lives serving in the United States military. Their courage and selfle...

NJIT Leaders Recognized Among BINJE’s Best Higher Education Honorees

Thursday, April 30th, 2026
Several New Jersey Institute of Technology leaders have been recognized in BINJE’s inaugural "BINJE’s Best: Higher Education" honorees list, a statewide package highlighting the people and programs shaping New Jersey’s higher education ecosystem. Published April 24, BINJE described the recognition a...

NJIT Names New Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs

Friday, April 24th, 2026
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) has announced the appointment of Dr. Kannan Mohan as its new Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs (SVPAA) following a national search. Mohan joins NJIT on August 1, 2026, coming from Baruch College of the City University of New York, where he has served ...

NJIT, Hudson County Community College and Bricklayers Union Sign Letter of Intent to Develop Apprenticeship-to-Degree Pathway

Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
New Jersey Institute of Technology, Hudson County Community College and the New Jersey Administrative District Council of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers signed a Letter of Intent on April 23 to develop a new academic and workforce development partnership designed to connect apprenticeship train...

Jordan Hu Returns to NJIT for Fireside Chat on Leadership, Opportunity and Giving Back

Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
Jordan Hu ’89 returned to NJIT for a fireside chat that moved beyond career success to examine the harder realities behind entrepreneurship, the value of trust in leadership and the university experience he said made his American dream possible. Hosted by NJIT’s AAPI Employee Resource Group and Offi...

Message from NJIT President Teik C. Lim

Monday, January 19th, 2026
Dear Highlanders, I hope that you all enjoyed a restful and joyous holiday break with loved ones and friends. There was much to celebrate and reflect upon in 2025, and I am happy to share with you this year in review video . Now it is time to turn our focus forward, so that we may begin the spring ...