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NJIT, Mercer County Community College Ink FinTech Transfer Agreement

Thursday, June 12th, 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 Affa...

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

Wednesday, May 21st, 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, sa...

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

Tuesday, May 20th, 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 N...

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

Monday, May 19th, 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 scholars...

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

Monday, May 19th, 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...

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

Thursday, May 15th, 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 na...

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

Tuesday, May 13th, 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 13th ranked p...

Dana Knox Research Showcase Celebrates High-Impact Student Research

Wednesday, April 30th, 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 show...

NJIT Highlanders Among Top Women in NJ Business

Monday, April 14th, 2025
ROI-NJ recognized deans, administrators, board members, alumni and a director from New Jersey Institute of Technology as the most influential women in business for 2025. Four of the Highlanders made the top 50 list: Trustee Elisa Charters; Michele Siekerka and Debbie Hart, who both serve on the Boa...

NJIT Scholarship Brunch Offers Unique Experience Connecting Donors and Students

Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
The 36th Annual Scholarship Brunch at New Jersey Institute of Technology celebrated a significant milestone this year, welcoming its largest gathering of students and benefactors to date. Donors from across the region and as far away as Sweden convened, united by a shared commitment to empowering th...