Alumni News

October 14, 2024

Líderes estudiantiles hispanos y latinos celebran el compromiso de NJIT con la diversidad

A medida que NJIT celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana por primera vez como una institución al servicio de los hispanos (con siglas en inglés HSI) y una universidad de investigación R1, el momento histórico va más allá de celebrar una designación: es una celebración y reconocimiento a los continuos esfuerzos de los líderes estudiantiles y organizaciones que trabajan todo el año para crear un ambiente de campus acogedor y próspero. 
October 11, 2024

NJIT recibe visita de delegación de cónsules latinoamericanos para fortalecer vínculos

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) le dio la bienvenida esta semana a una delegación del Grupo Latinoamericano de Cónsules en Nueva Jersey (con siglas en inglés GLACO), así como a líderes del gobierno local y estatal, para explorar la universidad y conocer su misión e iniciativas, especialmente tras la designación de NJIT como institución al servicio de los hispanos (con siglas en inglés HSI).
October 15, 2024

HCAD Students Design Urban Spaces for Social Togetherness

Krems, Austria — From July 15 to August 5, the city of Krems hosted an inspiring workshop entitled “Adapting Historic Public Spaces for a Digital Culture." This collaborative initiative, involving the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), the architecture network ORTE, and the AIR Lower Austria (Artist-in-Residence) program, brought together the city and community of Krems with 14 architecture students from NJIT's Hillier College of Architecture and Design.
October 12, 2024

El Fallaki Breaks Three Records In Debut, Highlanders Earn First Place Finish At NJIT Invitational

Ilias El Fallaki broke three records in his collegiate debut as the Highlanders earned a first-place finish at the NJIT Invitational this weekend at the Joel and Diane Bloom Wellness & Events Center (WEC).
October 16, 2024

NJIT Programs Honored at Newark's National Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

The City of Newark, in partnership with the Latino Edification Multicultural Aid Center and the Newark Hispanic Commission, hosted its seventh annual National Hispanic Heritage Month celebration and flag raising. The celebration also included an award ceremony, honoring individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions and shown exceptional dedication to supporting and serving the Newark community.
October 15, 2024

NJIT Launches AI-Powered Solar Eruption Center with $5M NASA Grant

NJIT's Institute for Space Weather Sciences (ISWS) has been awarded a $5 million NASA grant to open a new research center dedicated to developing the next generation of solar eruption prediction capabilities, powered by artificial intelligence.
October 14, 2024

Hispanic and Latine Student Leaders Celebrate NJIT's Commitment to Diversity

As NJIT celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month for the first time as both a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an R1 research university, the moment highlights more than just a designation—it represents the ongoing efforts of student leaders and organizations that work year-round to create a welcoming and thriving campus environment. The monthlong celebration is the culmination of their relentless dedication to engaging the campus community, fostering belonging, and ensuring that NJIT continues to be a place where every student can succeed.
October 11, 2024

NJIT Lecturer Mary Konsolaki Takes on Ironman World Championships

If she isn’t teaching advanced courses in applied genetics, NJIT University Lecturer Mary Konsolaki is rarely relaxing. In fact, she’s recently finished competing in one of the most challenging endurance races on the planet — the Ironman World Championship.
October 11, 2024

NJIT Welcomes Latin American Consul Delegation to Strengthen Ties

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) this week welcomed a delegation from Grupo Latinoamericano de Cónsules en New Jersey (GLACO) as well as city and state government leaders to explore the university and learn about its mission and initiatives, particularly in light of NJIT’s designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). The visit provided an opportunity for GLACO and government members to learn more about NJIT’s diverse programs, student enrollment, and commitment to supporting the Hispanic and Latine communities.
Naasz (third from left) with students from NJIT Entrepreneur Society
October 10, 2024

NJIT Opens New Center, Expands Opportunities for Undergrads in Entrepreneurship

The Center for Student Entrepreneurship, newly created at New Jersey Institute of Technology, will centralize and grow the university’s resources that expose students to the spirit and skills necessary to think in an innovative mindset. Other entrepreneurship resources at NJIT also welcome undergraduates, but until now these students have not had a center focused solely on them, explained Kathy Naasz, executive director of student entrepreneurship. She is also a research professor in NJIT’s Martin Tuchman School of Management.
October 6, 2024

Mathur Wins Tennis Singles Flight at 2024 Fordham Invitational

Graduate student Riya Mathur capped off the weekend capturing the Flight I singles title as the NJIT women's tennis team competed at the 2024 Fordham Invitational.
October 8, 2024

NJIT Employees Selected for NACUBO Emerging Leaders Program

Employees in New Jersey Institute of Technology’s finance office were selected to join the Emerging Leaders program of a national organization for the third consecutive year. This year’s selections are Mohieb Mohsen, bursar in NJIT’s Office of Student Accounts, and Rob Dennis, contract administrator in NJIT’s Office of Procurement Services, both of whom will participate in the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) Emerging Leaders Program.
October 9, 2024

NJIT Welcomes Paul Profeta to its Board of Trustees

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is proud to announce the appointment of Paul V. Profeta — a visionary in entrepreneurship, real estate and community development — to its Board of Trustees by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. Profeta's involvement with NJIT spans a decade, during which he has consistently demonstrated his commitment to the university’s mission of fostering innovation and uplifting underserved communities.
October 7, 2024

Ying Wu College of Computing Proudly Welcomes New Faculty for 2024-2025

Ying Wu College of Computing (YWCC) is pleased to formally announce the appointments of four new assistant professors who will lead research and education initiatives in the departments of Data Science and Informatics during the 2024-2025 academic year.
October 2, 2024

Upperclass Architecture Student Shows It's Never Too Late to Start Research

Sudiksha Sahu, a fourth-year architecture student at NJIT’s Hillier College of Architecture and Design, wanted to diversify her career options this past summer. Without prior research experience, Sahu took on the challenge to participate in the 2024 Undergraduate Summer Research and Innovation Symposium. 
October 1, 2024

Women's Tennis Wraps Up Play at West Point Invite

Highlanders duo Laura Wipfli and Irene Cocero combined for a 5-0 record at court one doubles over the weekend as the NJIT women's tennis team competed at the West Point Invite.
September 30, 2024

NJIT Undergrad Earns Acclaim Abroad for Antibiotic Waste Research

Biochemistry major Jonas Muller ’27 has earned plaudits abroad this summer after unveiling surprising findings on the environmental impact of antibiotic drugs during a poster competition at the International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology (ISPE) annual conference — one of the world's premier events in drug safety research.
September 27, 2024

¡Celebración! NJIT inicia el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con muchos motivos para celebrar

La primera semana del Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana estuvo llena de actividades en NJIT, ya que la universidad celebró tres eventos distintos para marcar el inicio de un mes lleno de celebraciones. El comienzo incluyó una animada fiesta para conmemorar su designación como institución al servicio de los hispanos (con siglas en inglés HSI), el Consejo de Liderazgo Hispano y Latinx (con siglas en inglés HLLC) celebró y otorgó becas a dos estudiantes sobresalientes, y también se celebró un evento festivo para inaugurar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana y Latina. 
September 27, 2024

Zhenlu Qin - ECE PhD Student of the Month - October 2024

Zhenlu Qin joined the Department of Computer Science at Auburn University at Montgomery as an Assistant Professor in August 2024 after obtaining his Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from NJIT in May 2024. He started his Ph.D. study in 2018 and was advised by Dr. Qing Liu. His research focuses on high-performance computing (HPC), data compression and reduction, and I/O performance.
September 27, 2024

¡Celebración! NJIT Kicks Off Hispanic Heritage Month with Reason to Celebrate

The first week of national Hispanic Heritage Month was bursting with excitement at NJIT, as the university held three distinct events to mark the beginning of a monthlong celebration. The start of the celebration featured a lively party commemorating its Hispanic Serving Institution designation, the Hispanic and Latinx Leadership Council (HLLC) awarding scholarships to two stellar students, and a festive Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month kickoff event. Hispanic-Serving and R1 Institution

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