Happy Independence Day

Tuesday, July 4th, 2023
Dear Highlanders, I want to wish you all a happy and healthy Fourth of July! It is a time to celebrate the birth of our country as an independent nation, and this is traditionally done by gathering with family, friends and loved ones; taking well-earned vacations or trips to the shore; attending par...

Supreme Court Rulings on College Admissions

Thursday, June 29th, 2023
Dear Highlanders, Today, the United States Supreme Court issued a ruling in cases brought by the anti-affirmative action group Students for Fair Admissions against both Harvard University and the University of North Carolina. The cases alleged that these institutions discriminated against certain ap...

Juneteenth Observance

Friday, June 16th, 2023
Dear Highlanders, NJIT is proud to observe Juneteenth, a federal and state holiday that commemorates the day (June 19, 1865) when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and declared that enslaved Black people in Texas were free, which officially ended slavery in the United States ...

Pride Month

Thursday, June 1st, 2023
Dear Highlanders, Today begins Pride Month throughout the United States and across much of the globe. This is a time during which we intentionally reflect on and celebrate the impact and achievements of the LGBTQ+ community, both on campus and around the world. It also is a time to advocate for the ...

Memorial Day

Monday, May 29th, 2023
Dear Highlanders, On this Memorial Day, as many of us gather with family and friends, let us also take time to honor those who have sacrificed their lives while serving in the United States military. That is the purpose of this holiday, and I would like to extend my unwavering gratitude to NJIT’s ve...

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 evolved Mission,...

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 take...

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 outside...

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 interim...

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 ...