Martin Tuchman School of Management

NJIT No. 27 in Princeton Review's Best Value List, 5th Year in Top 50

Tuesday, June 24, 2025
For the fifth straight year, New Jersey Institute of Technology is a Top 50 Best Value College in The Princeton Review’s annual ranking of public institutions. At No. 27, NJIT is the only university in New Jersey included in the Top 50 Public School ranking. The university has been a staple of The Princeton Review’s broader list of Best Value Colleges since its inception in 2018. That too is a highly selective list: less than a third of the universities and colleges that the review considered made the cut this year. In addition, NJIT is now top 10 on The Princeton Review’s list of the...

Two Highlanders are Inducted to the National Academy of Construction

Monday, June 16, 2025
Two design and engineering innovators — Kim Vierheilig and Wei Wang — have been elected to the National Academy of Construction (NAC) Class of 2025, a prestigious honor recognizing individuals who have made significant, lasting contributions to the construction industry. Their election reflects the significant professional achievements of NJIT alumni and advisory leaders who continue to contribute to the advancement of the construction industry. The NAC is composed of constructors, engineers, architects, consultants, attorneys, academics and other experts who are recognized for their...

NJIT, Mercer County Community College Ink FinTech Transfer Agreement

Thursday, June 12, 2025
A new agreement between Mercer County Community College (MCCC) and New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) allows MCCC Financial Technology graduates to transfer directly into NJIT’s FinTech program. The agreement, signed by NJIT Provost John Pelesko and MCCC Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Robert Schreyer, goes into effect in fall 2025. Under the terms of the agreement, students who earn an Associate of Science in Financial Technology at MCCC will be able to transfer seamlessly to the Bachelor of Science degree program in Financial Technology at NJIT's Martin Tuchman School...

Be True to Yourself & Make a Difference, Speakers Tell NJIT's Class of 2025

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Persevere, be authentic, remain flexible and make a difference in the world, speakers told the Class of 2025 at New Jersey Institute of Technology’s undergraduate commencement. Keynote speaker Kevin O’Toole, chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, said NJIT graduates “are not just job-ready; they’re mission-ready. They’re problem-solvers. They’re innovators. They’re people who roll up their sleeves and get things done. And they’re the ones we need at the table solving our country’s problems.” “Your STEM education from this terrific...

NJIT Scholar, Intern and Volleyball Captain Pursues Master's in Finance at Baruch

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Alessandro Negri’s road to business came through volleyball. When he arrived at New Jersey Institute of Technology in January 2022, he planned to major in biology. But two teammates on the volleyball team, Joseph Kennedy and Martin de Chavarria, shared their textbooks on finance and economics and Negri was intrigued. “I quickly became fascinated by how finance connects to real-world issues. It gave me the framework to understand the bigger picture,” said Negri, a member of NJIT’s Class of 2025 who switched to study business with a concentration in finance and now will pursue a master’s...

NJIT Master's in Management Scholar Lands Financial Sales Role at New York Life

Monday, May 19, 2025
Time management and discipline were key to Arina Babkova’s success as a graduate student at New Jersey Institute of Technology. Why? Because she completed her master’s in management at NJIT’s Martin Tuchman School of Management in two semesters while playing Division I tennis at a high level in the spring and fall. Her mentors were impressed. “Arina was a student in both my FinTech and Advanced Financial Data Analytics courses and she consistently stood out for her intellectual curiosity and engagement,” said Assistant Professor Ajim Uddin. “She maintained strong focus to the course...

Rooted in Research, Ready to Lead: NJIT's Master's and Doctoral Degree Class of 2025

Monday, May 19, 2025
New Jersey Institute of Technology served up a full day of fanfare as its advanced degree graduates walked across the stage in the Bloom Wellness and Events Center in three commencement ceremonies. The 2025 master’s and doctoral class exemplifies the institution’s commitment to research and scholarship across a diverse range of disciplines. Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs John Pelesko called the ceremonies to order. Pelesko, himself a 1997 alumnus of NJIT as the very first Ph.D. graduate in mathematical sciences, implored students to both soak in this moment as they...

Business Major Cedric Alam Heads to Bank of America for a Finance Career

Thursday, May 15, 2025
by Briana Foxx and Evan Koblentz Cedric Alam, a senior business major concentrating in finance, will start his career this summer in the financial management analysis program at Bank of America’s headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina. Alam discovered NJIT after moving to Colts Neck from his native Lebanon as a child. His father was a frequent business traveler and instilled the importance of both technology and proximity to New York — so NJIT and specifically Martin Tuchman School of Management was his first choice for college. His brother and several cousins go here, too. “The way...

Next Stop for NJIT Highlander: University of Florida to Master Finance and Win Matches

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
A passion for business grew for Pablo Perez Ramos at New Jersey Institute of Technology and spurred him to now pursue a master’s in finance at the University of Florida. His choice of graduate school also reveals his love for tennis, as UF won a national team championship in 2021 when now 13th ranked pro Ben Shelton played there. You see, Perez Ramos, who tallied an impressive 73-21 record in singles matches as a Highlander, will continue to compete as a Gator. So, as he bolsters his academic credentials, he’ll chase his dream of becoming a top 100 player in the world. “Florida...

Dana Knox Research Showcase Celebrates High-Impact Student Research

Wednesday, April 30, 2025
NJIT’s Dana Knox Research Showcase returned in 2025 to once again highlight the innovative and impactful work of students across disciplines. The event celebrated undergraduate and graduate researchers tackling real-world challenges with creative, technical solutions. Now in its 20th year, the showcase was also its largest — over 150 presentations by 200+ students spanned all six of NJIT’s colleges. "The Dana Knox Showcase continues to exemplify the innovative spirit and academic excellence that define NJIT," said Provost John A. Pelesko. "Our students' research not only advances...

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