Juneteenth Observance

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 more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. This historic occasion should serve as a poignant reminder that the pursuit of equity for all does not come easily or swiftly, in many cases, and must continue.

During this Juneteenth holiday and every day, I hope that we all will consider how we, both individually and as an institution, can continue to teach, research, advocate, and serve in ways that advance justice and equality throughout our world. I am proud of the welcoming and inclusive university community we have built at NJIT, and I wish each of you a joyous Juneteenth.

Sincerely,

Teik C. Lim

NJIT President