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Strategic Planning Update

Friday, May 12th, 2023
Dear Highlanders, As I mentioned at the inauguration, Phase One of our strategic plan’s evolution has been completed. I would like to thank the Steering Committee and subcommittees as I share their results with you, which will be further refined over the summer. As you will see, the ...

Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Monday, May 1st, 2023
Dear Highlanders, Today we begin our celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and I would like to thank the Office of Inclusive Excellence for its work in developing an event that celebrates the Asian American Pacific Islander history, culture and heritage. This event will tak...

Welcome Reception for the Peleskos

Tuesday, April 11th, 2023
Dear Highlanders and Friends, I am pleased to invite you to attend a welcome reception for NJIT's new provost, Dr. John Pelesko, and his wife, Dr. Michelle Cirillo, who will be joining the NJIT mathematics faculty. The event will take place on April 21, 2023, from 3 pm to 4 pm on the terrace o...

Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Monday, March 20th, 2023
Dear Highlanders, I am very pleased to announce that Dr. John A. Pelesko has accepted the opportunity to become NJIT’s next provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. John will assume his new post on August 1, 2023. Until then, Dr. Atam P. Dhawan will continue to serve as NJIT’s interi...

Statement from NJIT President Teik C. Lim on the Passing of NJ State Senator Ronald L. Rice

Thursday, March 16th, 2023
I would like to express my most sincere condolences, on behalf of the NJIT community, to the family, loved ones, colleagues and constituents of former New Jersey State Senator Ronald L. Rice, who passed away yesterday. Senator Rice’s legacy is that of service, protecting and lifting others up while ...

Vice President for Digital Strategy and Chief Information Officer Announcement

Thursday, March 9th, 2023
Dear Highlanders, I am very happy to announce that Ed Wozencroft has agreed to serve as NJIT’s Vice President for Digital Strategy and Chief Information Officer, effective March 20, 2023. Ed has been a member of the NJIT community since August of 2021 and has served as the university’s Interim Co-C...

Save the Date: NJIT Town Hall Meeting

Thursday, March 2nd, 2023
Dear Highlanders, I would like to invite you to attend a town hall meeting on March 29, 2023, where Interim Provost and Senior Executive Vice President Atam Dhawan and I will take questions and share updates with the university community. The town hall will take place from 2:30 pm to...

Women's History Month

Wednesday, March 1st, 2023
Dear Highlanders, Each year in March, NJIT joins the nation in commemorating Women’s History Month while shining a spotlight on the extraordinary contributions of women to our university and our world. As a premier public polytechnic university, it is particularly important that we embrace our resp...

Provost Candidate Open Forums

Wednesday, February 15th, 2023
Dear Highlanders,  The Provost Search Committee has selected final candidates for the position. Candidates will be on campus meeting with President Lim and various constituent groups the week of February 20th. This will include an open forum for the community to engage with each finalist regar...

Employee Engagement Survey Results

Thursday, February 2nd, 2023
Dear Highlanders,  Last November, faculty and staff were invited to participate in our first Gallup Q12 Employee Engagement Survey. The survey is a critical component of the university’s strategic initiative to continue making NJIT a best place to work. We truly appreciate everyone taking the ...