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Mat Schwartz Elected Chair of the School of Art + Design at NJIT's Hillier College

Friday, August 1, 2025
Mat Schwartz has been elected chair of the School of Art + Design at Hillier College effective July 1, 2025. Schwartz is an exemplar of the kind of design professional that he and fellow faculty train at Hillier College: interdisciplinary,...
Gernot Riether, photograph by Ray Sama

Gernot Riether Elected Inaugural Chair of Architecture at NJIT's Hillier College

Thursday, July 10, 2025
Effective July 1, 2025 for a three-year term, Gernot Riether became the first elected chair of NJIT’s School of Architecture, bringing with him a visionary approach rooted in interdisciplinary collaboration, technological innovation and...

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.

From Sketch to Splash: NJIT and Newark Collaborate on Student-Built Pool Cabanas

Monday, June 23, 2025
The Hillier College of Architecture and Design, through a public-private partnership formed between NJIT, the city of Newark and the logistics real estate company Prologis, gave second-year architecture students the opportunity to complete a...

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...

NJIT Named Best in New Jersey for Game Design

Thursday, May 29, 2025
New Jersey Institute of Technology has been selected as one of the best schools with game design programs in the U.S., according to industry website ...

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.

Meaning in the Making: Industrial Designer Gabriel Rapoport on Designing a More Beautiful World

Monday, May 19, 2025
Gabriel Rapoport’s journey into industrial design began long before he knew the field had a name. From a young age, he was curious about how everyday objects were designed, constructed and refined to improve life. 

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.
L-R: Hoyos, Carter, Ruzzi, Aleman

Architect, Engineer, Pilot Highlight Air Force ROTC Class of 2025

Thursday, May 8, 2025
Every year, NJIT’s detachment of the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps graduates several successful cadets into the military officer ranks.