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Personnel Cost Saving Announcement

Friday, June 5th, 2020
Dear Colleagues, As you are aware, NJIT has engaged in a comprehensive effort to plan for the long-term financial health of the university while addressing the serious fiscal impact of the pandemic. We have made many difficult but prudent decisions to date, including a salary freeze, a hiring pause...

Message from NJIT President Bloom - Death of George Floyd

Monday, June 1st, 2020
NJIT Community Members, The death of George Floyd has brought us to a point of inflection throughout our country, and it has done so for multiple reasons. Mr. Floyd's death was captured on video, so we have been forced to see a truth we would rather not believe. That video is both heartbreaking an...

A Message from NJIT President Bloom

Monday, June 1st, 2020
NJIT Community Members, The death of George Floyd has brought us to a point of inflection throughout our country, and it has done so for multiple reasons. Mr. Floyd's death was captured on video, so we have been forced to see a truth we would rather not believe. That video is both heartbreaking an...

Memorial Day Message From President Bloom

Sunday, May 24th, 2020
NJIT Community Members, I write today to offer my best wishes this Memorial Day and to remind us all of the importance and purpose of this holiday. I also encourage us all to keep those who have been lost to the COVID-19 pandemic and their loved ones in our thoughts at this time. Memorial Day prov...

COVID-19 University Update — 4/27/2020

Monday, April 27th, 2020
NJIT Community Members, The COVID-19 global pandemic has resulted, to date, in the loss of almost 55,000 lives throughout the United States and more than 207,000 deaths around the world. Regrettably, those numbers continue to grow each day and will do so for the foreseeable future. The loss of life...

COVID-19 University Update from President Joel S. Bloom

Monday, April 27th, 2020
NJIT Community Members, The COVID-19 global pandemic has resulted, to date, in the loss of almost 55,000 lives throughout the United States and more than 207,000 deaths around the world. Regrettably, those numbers continue to grow each day and will do so for the foreseeable future. The loss of life...

Ramadan Message from President Bloom

Tuesday, April 21st, 2020
NJIT Community Members, This week marks the onset of Ramadan, a holy month observed by Muslims around the world through fasting, prayer, and reflection. So, during this challenging time, I would like to wish NJIT's Muslim community members and their loved ones a blessed Ramadan. Sincerely, NJIT P...

Easter and Passover Wishes

Sunday, April 12th, 2020
NJIT Community Members, Wishing you a blessed Easter and Passover with the artistry of Andrea Bocelli's Music for Hope live from Suomo d Milano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huTUOek4LgU Diane and Joel Bloom

COVID-19 Emergency Grants for Students

Friday, April 10th, 2020
Dear Students, I write today, during an undeniably most difficult time, to share a bit of positive news, particularly for NJIT students and their families that are struggling as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. On Thursday, April 9, the United States Department of Education (USDOE) announced the ...

Message to the NJIT Community of Alumni, Friends, Faculty & Staff

Tuesday, March 24th, 2020
Dear NJIT Community Members and Friends, A time of optimism and promise every year at NJIT is Convocation.  When I welcome the new class of Highlanders and speak to them about the shared characteristics and experiences of NJIT students, I  tell them that they are surrounded by people who ...