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Message from President Bloom – Atlanta Shootings

Monday, March 22nd, 2021
Dear NJIT Community, It was shocking and saddening to learn of the shootings that took place on Tuesday at Asian-owned businesses in Atlanta. While the investigation of this incident is ongoing and the motive has not yet been confirmed, this tragedy has resulted in eight lost lives and shines ...

Message from NJIT President Bloom - US News Ranking

Monday, March 8th, 2021
NJIT Community Members, Alumni and Friends, It is my pleasure to share with you news that NJIT now is ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top 100 National Universities. The 2020 edition of the annual ranking lists NJIT at #97 in the nation after ri...

Retirement of Ed Bishof, Sr. Vice President for Finance and CFO

Sunday, March 7th, 2021
I write today to announce that Ed Bishof, NJIT’s Sr. Vice President for Finance and CFO, will be retiring as of June 2020 after more than 33 years of service to our university. I am happy for Ed and his wife, Debbie, but know that we will miss Ed’s talent, knowledge, and dedication. Ed has brought i...

Women's History Month

Monday, March 1st, 2021
NJIT community members, Throughout the month of March, NJIT will be celebrating Women’s History Month. As we do so, we will highlight the successes of women at and from our university as well as the impact of women on NJIT, in our society, and throughout our world. NJIT’s Murray Center for Women i...

Black History Month

Monday, February 1st, 2021
Dear NJIT Community Members, NJIT is proud to celebrate Black History Month, because our university’s diversity is among its greatest strengths. As we celebrate, we continue to learn, share and declare our support for our Black colleagues. We must be allies of those who continue to be victims of ra...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - A Message from President Bloom

Monday, January 18th, 2021
NJIT Community Members, Today, we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a national holiday that honors the Reverend Dr. King for his immense contributions to the advancement of civil rights and equality in our country. It is a good time to reflect upon the multiple challenges and the most recent tr...

Update on Spring Semester

Thursday, January 7th, 2021
Dear Highlanders, We are looking forward to welcoming members of our campus community back to NJIT for the spring 2021 semester and building on the success of our Pandemic Recovery Plan implementation. Because of your cooperation and adherence to protocols throughout the fall semester,&nb...

Attack on United States Capitol - Message from President Bloom

Wednesday, January 6th, 2021
Dear NJIT Community Members, I am both deeply saddened and gravely concerned by the actions of a violent mob attacking the United States Capitol today, as well as the deterioration of civility that has led to this moment. Today's riotous and noxious behavior, built on lies, divisiveness, and hate, ...

Federal Stimulus Update

Monday, December 28th, 2020
NJIT Community Members, The President has signed an approximately $900 billion coronavirus stimulus funding package that Congress had approved one week ago. This relief package includes $22.9 billion for higher education. While the official distribution within higher education has not been rel...

Warm Holiday Wishes from President Joel and Dr. Diane Bloom

Wednesday, December 9th, 2020
Season's Greetings! This may not be a traditional holiday season, but it remains a time to appreciate those things that bring true meaning to our lives — friends and loved ones, acts of caring for and supporting one another, and opportunities to positively affect the society and world in which we l...