COVID-19 University Update from President Joel S. Bloom

Monday, April 27th, 2020
NJIT Community Members, The COVID-19 global pandemic has resulted, to date, in the loss of almost 55,000 lives throughout the United States and more than 207,000 deaths around the world. Regrettably, those numbers continue to grow each day and will do so for the foreseeable future. The loss of life...

Ramadan Message from President Bloom

Tuesday, April 21st, 2020
NJIT Community Members, This week marks the onset of Ramadan, a holy month observed by Muslims around the world through fasting, prayer, and reflection. So, during this challenging time, I would like to wish NJIT's Muslim community members and their loved ones a blessed Ramadan. Sincerely, NJIT Pres...

Easter and Passover Wishes

Sunday, April 12th, 2020
NJIT Community Members, Wishing you a blessed Easter and Passover with the artistry of Andrea Bocelli's Music for Hope live from Suomo d Milano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huTUOek4LgU Diane and Joel Bloom

COVID-19 Emergency Grants for Students

Friday, April 10th, 2020
Dear Students, I write today, during an undeniably most difficult time, to share a bit of positive news, particularly for NJIT students and their families that are struggling as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. On Thursday, April 9, the United States Department of Education (USDOE) announced the r...

Message to the NJIT Community of Alumni, Friends, Faculty & Staff

Tuesday, March 24th, 2020
Dear NJIT Community Members and Friends, A time of optimism and promise every year at NJIT is Convocation. When I welcome the new class of Highlanders and speak to them about the shared characteristics and experiences of NJIT students, I tell them that they are surrounded by people who are intelli...

Commencement and Credits for Housing, Meals Plans, and Parking

Friday, March 20th, 2020
NJIT Community Members, Allow me to provide you with updates regarding Commencement and credits for housing, meal plans, and parking. Commencement Our Commencement marks an annual highlight for the entire NJIT community and is particularly meaningful for the students who graduate that day, as well a...

COVID-19 - NJIT Classes, Commencement, and other important topics

Tuesday, March 17th, 2020
NJIT Community Members, This week, both state and federal governments have issued guidelines for social distancing that call for severe limits on the number of people gathering in a physical space at any one time throughout the next several weeks, or longer. These recommendations will be followed by...

Announcement of VP HR Appointment

Tuesday, March 10th, 2020
NJIT Community Members, I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Dale A. McLeod as NJIT's new vice president for human resources, effective March 16. Dale will drive our efforts to deliver a world-class human resources function with a strong service orientation for faculty and staff while al...

COVID-19 Campus Update and New Measures

Tuesday, March 10th, 2020
Dear NJIT Community Members, I am writing to update you on several important decisions that have been made based upon the work of the NJIT COVID-19 (coronavirus) Task Force and its consultation and coordination with government agencies, healthcare providers, and peer universities. First, based on c...

Great Colleges to Work For Survey Bulletin from Dr. Bloom

Friday, March 6th, 2020
Dear Colleagues, I am very pleased to announce that NJIT will participate in the 2020 Great Colleges to Work For Program. The Great Colleges to Work For Program provides senior-level administrators as well as academic leaders with insights regarding the quality of the workplace experience and the co...