By 2018, six of every 10 American
jobs will require some form of
higher education – and the nation
may not have enough skilled
workers to fill them.
– Scholarship America
Investing in the
NEXT Generation of Leaders
At NJIT, we are committed to filling the growing
gap between the cost of an education and the
financial assistance available to individuals seeking
a college degree. Scholarships and fellowships
are needed for all of our colleges and schools to
provide affordable education for students seeking
to undertake the rigors of programs in science,
engineering, design and technology, life and
healthcare sciences, and management.
Private philanthropy through NJIT NEXT is vital
to the institutional strength of our university
and determines in many ways the legacy that we
leave to our children and grandchildren. NJIT
depends on private investment from individuals,
corporations and foundations to fulfill its
mission. Private funding ultimately determines
the difference between simply adequate and truly
excellent – between standing and moving forward.
Celebration, the largest annual
funding event supporting the
Foundation at NJIT, has raised more
than $5.5 million in endowed
scholarship funds for our students.
Capital Projects Completed
Our facilities have developed steadily. In 2013–
2014 alone, we broke ground for more than $150
million in new laboratories, classrooms and
student support areas. These new spaces position
our university to maintain its leading role in
education with a focus on biological sciences,
biomedical engineering and computing.
Our students continually benefit from these
investments. Today our students have access
to innovative classrooms with cutting-edge
technology and new areas of support, including
centralized advising and tutoring.
It is projected that New Jersey will need to fill
269,000 STEM-related jobs by 2018. Historically, we
have provided more than a quarter of New Jersey’s
engineers, and more than 95 percent of the degrees
awarded by our university fit directly into the
targeted industry employment needs of the State.
Capital projects provide the facilities and technology
that enhance education and academic support
maximizing retention and improving graduation
rates in the rigorous STEM and design fields.
Endowment Investments
Contribute to Scholarships
2002
$37,827
2008
$70,242
2009
$57,016
Engineered by Scholars
2010
$63,740
2011
$74,978
2012
$74,248
2013
$82,965
2014
$102,072
With more than $60 million
in research awards and
institutional investments
recorded for NJIT NEXT, the
future fellowship opportunities
and professorships that can
be awarded to outstanding
faculty have been amplified!
“The philanthropic investment of
alumni is the material power that
can drive student and faculty
entrepreneurs that will change
our world!”
– Martin Tuchman, BS ME ’62
“When you have
a great faculty
and a great
president,
then there is
nothing that
can stop you
from achieving
great things
and that is the
future of njit.”
— Thomas H. Kean, Former New Jersey Governor
A DECADE OF SIGNIFICANT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
2020 Vision – A Strategic Plan
Excellence and Commitment
On July 1, 2015, NJIT introduced its
2020 Vision – A Strategic Plan to chart the
university’s course during the second decade
of the 21st century. It is the product of
diverse perspectives, an exceptional breadth
of talent and deep concern for all aspects
of the university’s mission. The five core
strategic priorities are:
We are one of the nation’s
leading public polytechnic
universities preparing leaders
to design, develop and manage
the world of tomorrow
through STEM education,
architecture and design,
applied and scholarly research,
technological innovation and entrepreneurship,
societal engagement and career excellence.
1. STUDENTS
To support and increase the number
of high-achieving students who graduate
2. LEARNING
To provide challenging, hands-on and
relevant curriculum
3. SCHOLARLY RESEARCH
A commitment to national and international
preeminence, as well as industry engagement
(New Jersey Innovation Institute – NJII)
4. COMMUNITY
To engage locally, regionally and globally
5. INVESTMENTS
To fund a complete spectrum of
resources including human, capital and
physical infrastructure
NJIT will realize this vision through ongoing
assessment of its progress to ensure success.
This continuous assessment will keep the
university on course toward becoming one
of the premier polytechnic institutions in
the country, renowned for excellence in
education, eminence in research, generosity
in service and dedication to economic
growth. Visit njit.edu/2020vision
for further information.
Since our founding in 1881, NJIT has achieved
significant milestones – supplying over 25 percent
of the state’s engineering workforce; establishing
one of the nation’s largest incubators for start-up
technological companies; and developing the world’s
leading solar telescope at Big Bear, California. Through
the successful implementation of our 2020 Vision, we
will continue to add to this list.
Thanks to nearly $150 million in commitments
through our NJIT NEXT campaign, launched in
July 2007, new housing was constructed for 2,500
residential students and 67 faculty members were hired
to support our growing enrollment of over 11,300
students. Moreover, our endowment funds surpassed
$100 million, providing scholarship opportunities that
attract the brightest students.
We continue to encourage students, alumni and
entrepreneurial partners to be creative, take risks and
consider innovative approaches in applying expertise
to solving problems. We are the conduit to each
student’s professional success leading to economic
prosperity. Economic growth at all levels increasingly
depends on skilled professionals in the technological
fields that are at the core of our mission.
A DECADE OF SIGNIFICANT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
A Decade of Significant Growth and Development
What’s NEXT?
We have transformed our profile over the last four
decades, growing from a small engineering school
into a doctoral research university, and this growth
continues. Today, our university enrolls more than
11,300 students and spends over $110 million on
basic and applied research every year.
Over the next decade, we will accelerate the
pace of change. Our 2020 Vision will guide the
development of students, the transformation of
the curriculum, the growth of scholarly research,
the fostering of a global community and the
appropriate investment in human, capital and
physical infrastructure resources.
2007




ampus Gateway
C
Redevelopment Plan presented
2008

ampaign Feasibility and
C
Planning Study began
ational Science Foundation
N
ranked NJIT in the top 50
among public and private
colleges without a medical
school for research
expenditures
eceived $2 million for
R
Henry J. Leir Chair in
Innovation & Technology


. Stephen Cordes ’72,
C
Nicholas M. DeNichilo ’73, ’78
and Vincent Naimoli ’62
recruited as NJIT NEXT
Campaign Leadership
istinguished Professor
D
of Physics, Dr. Phil Goode,
received the first Board of
Overseers Excellence in
Research Prize and Medal
ew Jersey School of
N
Architecture expanded
to become the College of
Architecture and Design
2009


ational Science Foundation
N
awarded 22 faculty members
new grants
eceived an Award for
R
Educational Fundraising from
the Council for Advancement
and Support of Education
(CASE), honoring superior
fundraising programs across
the country. Also awarded an
Overall Improvement Award
based on the analysis of three
years of fundraising data.
2010




Acquired Central High School
warded more than
A
$10 million from National
Science Foundation
onstructed Naimoli
C
Family Athletic and
Recreational Facility
onfirmed $1.8 million
C
for The Reif Family
Endowed Scholarship
2011


entral High School renamed
C
the Central King Building and
opened to students
2012


nnounced the Helen
A
and John C. Hartmann
$5 million Estate Gift

aunched the public phase
L
of the NJIT NEXT campaign,
surpassing $100 million on
December 12
JIT rises in the National
N
Rankings:
#1 value among colleges
and universities nationally




pened the 214,000-squareO
foot, mixed-use residential
housing complex, Warren
Street Village on September 18

JIT NEXT campaign
N
marketing wins the Silver
Award from the Art Director’s
Club of New Jersey
anasonic Corporation of
P
North America opened its
Newark headquarters and
surpassed $500,000 in support
to the Educational Opportunity
Program (EOP) and Pre-College
Urban STEM Outreach
2015


– BuzzFeed.com

2013
NJIT NEXT is the philanthropic engine that
continues to drive our significant growth and
development. What’s NEXT is clear – your support
is changing the world one student at a time.
Joel S. Bloom
President
roundbreaking of Warren
G
Street Village held on May 1
2014
op 1 percent nationally for
T
return on investment and
eighth in alumni earning
potential among public
universities – PayScale.com
Top 10 percent nationally
for return on investment and
one of the four best buys in
New Jersey for higher education



– Bloomberg Businessweek

A top national university
– U.S. News & World Report

ne of the country’s
O
best institutions for
undergraduate education
– Princeton Review
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aunched New Jersey
L
Innovation Institute (NJII)
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C
Events Center Feasibility Study
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R
exceeded $110 million
JIT NEXT surpasses
N
$150 million goal
JIT ranked among the top 10
N
colleges and universities in the
nation for high value-added in
terms of occupational earning
power – Brookings Institution



College Scorecard
I ntroduced 2020 Vision –
A Strategic Plan for NJIT
ompleted $300 million
C
Capital Building Plan for new
construction and renovation
eached record enrollment
R
of over 11,300 students
JII awarded a $49.6 million
N
grant to transform healthcare
delivery in New Jersey
Anticipated Opening 2017
Features of the 200,000 square feet facility:
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A
4,000 Seat Events Center / 3,500 Seat Arena

N
atatorium (8 lane 25-yard pool with diving well)

F
itness Center for Campus Community
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I ndoor Turf Field
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thlete Training Center, Practice Courts
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and Locker Rooms
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unning Track
2016
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JIT ranked first in public
N
universities in New Jersey and
third in the state overall based
on post-graduation earnings,
with a median salary of $65,300
– U.S. Department of Education
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Wellness & Events Center
nticipated completion of the
A
Life Sciences and Engineering
Building as well as the
Science and Technology Park
Parking Garage
2017

nticipated opening of the
A
Wellness & Events Center
About NJIT
We ask you to consider making a gift in support
of NJIT and our 2020 Vision for the future. The
university is poised to do great things and the
decisions and commitments we make today will
determine the NJIT of tomorrow. Now is our
time to build on the legacy. Now is the time to
continue the transformation of our university.
The goals of the campaign are clear and
compelling: increase student financial support;
recruit and retain outstanding faculty; and
develop the next-generation campus. Join us.
For more information, contact the
Campaign Office at 973-596-3403 or at
campaignoffice@njit.edu
A DECADE OF SIGNIFICANT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
2020 Vision – A Strategic Plan
Excellence and Commitment
On July 1, 2015, NJIT introduced its
2020 Vision – A Strategic Plan to chart the
university’s course during the second decade
of the 21st century. It is the product of
diverse perspectives, an exceptional breadth
of talent and deep concern for all aspects
of the university’s mission. The five core
strategic priorities are:
We are one of the nation’s
leading public polytechnic
universities preparing leaders
to design, develop and manage
the world of tomorrow
through STEM education,
architecture and design,
applied and scholarly research,
technological innovation and entrepreneurship,
societal engagement and career excellence.
1. STUDENTS
To support and increase the number
of high-achieving students who graduate
2. LEARNING
To provide challenging, hands-on and
relevant curriculum
3. SCHOLARLY RESEARCH
A commitment to national and international
preeminence, as well as industry engagement
(New Jersey Innovation Institute – NJII)
4. COMMUNITY
To engage locally, regionally and globally
5. INVESTMENTS
To fund a complete spectrum of
resources including human, capital and
physical infrastructure
NJIT will realize this vision through ongoing
assessment of its progress to ensure success.
This continuous assessment will keep the
university on course toward becoming one
of the premier polytechnic institutions in
the country, renowned for excellence in
education, eminence in research, generosity
in service and dedication to economic
growth. Visit njit.edu/2020vision
for further information.
Since our founding in 1881, NJIT has achieved
significant milestones – supplying over 25 percent
of the state’s engineering workforce; establishing
one of the nation’s largest incubators for start-up
technological companies; and developing the world’s
leading solar telescope at Big Bear, California. Through
the successful implementation of our 2020 Vision, we
will continue to add to this list.
Thanks to nearly $150 million in commitments
through our NJIT NEXT campaign, launched in
July 2007, new housing was constructed for 2,500
residential students and 67 faculty members were hired
to support our growing enrollment of over 11,300
students. Moreover, our endowment funds surpassed
$100 million, providing scholarship opportunities that
attract the brightest students.
We continue to encourage students, alumni and
entrepreneurial partners to be creative, take risks and
consider innovative approaches in applying expertise
to solving problems. We are the conduit to each
student’s professional success leading to economic
prosperity. Economic growth at all levels increasingly
depends on skilled professionals in the technological
fields that are at the core of our mission.
A DECADE OF SIGNIFICANT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
A Decade of Significant Growth and Development
What’s NEXT?
We have transformed our profile over the last four
decades, growing from a small engineering school
into a doctoral research university, and this growth
continues. Today, our university enrolls more than
11,300 students and spends over $110 million on
basic and applied research every year.
Over the next decade, we will accelerate the
pace of change. Our 2020 Vision will guide the
development of students, the transformation of
the curriculum, the growth of scholarly research,
the fostering of a global community and the
appropriate investment in human, capital and
physical infrastructure resources.
2007




ampus Gateway
C
Redevelopment Plan presented
2008

ampaign Feasibility and
C
Planning Study began
ational Science Foundation
N
ranked NJIT in the top 50
among public and private
colleges without a medical
school for research
expenditures
eceived $2 million for
R
Henry J. Leir Chair in
Innovation & Technology


. Stephen Cordes ’72,
C
Nicholas M. DeNichilo ’73, ’78
and Vincent Naimoli ’62
recruited as NJIT NEXT
Campaign Leadership
istinguished Professor
D
of Physics, Dr. Phil Goode,
received the first Board of
Overseers Excellence in
Research Prize and Medal
ew Jersey School of
N
Architecture expanded
to become the College of
Architecture and Design
2009


ational Science Foundation
N
awarded 22 faculty members
new grants
eceived an Award for
R
Educational Fundraising from
the Council for Advancement
and Support of Education
(CASE), honoring superior
fundraising programs across
the country. Also awarded an
Overall Improvement Award
based on the analysis of three
years of fundraising data.
2010




Acquired Central High School
warded more than
A
$10 million from National
Science Foundation
onstructed Naimoli
C
Family Athletic and
Recreational Facility
onfirmed $1.8 million
C
for The Reif Family
Endowed Scholarship
2011


entral High School renamed
C
the Central King Building and
opened to students
2012


nnounced the Helen
A
and John C. Hartmann
$5 million Estate Gift

aunched the public phase
L
of the NJIT NEXT campaign,
surpassing $100 million on
December 12
JIT rises in the National
N
Rankings:
#1 value among colleges
and universities nationally




pened the 214,000-squareO
foot, mixed-use residential
housing complex, Warren
Street Village on September 18

JIT NEXT campaign
N
marketing wins the Silver
Award from the Art Director’s
Club of New Jersey
anasonic Corporation of
P
North America opened its
Newark headquarters and
surpassed $500,000 in support
to the Educational Opportunity
Program (EOP) and Pre-College
Urban STEM Outreach
2015


– BuzzFeed.com

2013
NJIT NEXT is the philanthropic engine that
continues to drive our significant growth and
development. What’s NEXT is clear – your support
is changing the world one student at a time.
Joel S. Bloom
President
roundbreaking of Warren
G
Street Village held on May 1
2014
op 1 percent nationally for
T
return on investment and
eighth in alumni earning
potential among public
universities – PayScale.com
Top 10 percent nationally
for return on investment and
one of the four best buys in
New Jersey for higher education



– Bloomberg Businessweek

A top national university
– U.S. News & World Report

ne of the country’s
O
best institutions for
undergraduate education
– Princeton Review

aunched New Jersey
L
Innovation Institute (NJII)
onducted the Wellness &
C
Events Center Feasibility Study
esearch expenditures
R
exceeded $110 million
JIT NEXT surpasses
N
$150 million goal
JIT ranked among the top 10
N
colleges and universities in the
nation for high value-added in
terms of occupational earning
power – Brookings Institution



College Scorecard
I ntroduced 2020 Vision –
A Strategic Plan for NJIT
ompleted $300 million
C
Capital Building Plan for new
construction and renovation
eached record enrollment
R
of over 11,300 students
JII awarded a $49.6 million
N
grant to transform healthcare
delivery in New Jersey
Anticipated Opening 2017
Features of the 200,000 square feet facility:

A
4,000 Seat Events Center / 3,500 Seat Arena

N
atatorium (8 lane 25-yard pool with diving well)

F
itness Center for Campus Community

I ndoor Turf Field


thlete Training Center, Practice Courts
A
and Locker Rooms
R
unning Track
2016

JIT ranked first in public
N
universities in New Jersey and
third in the state overall based
on post-graduation earnings,
with a median salary of $65,300
– U.S. Department of Education

Wellness & Events Center
nticipated completion of the
A
Life Sciences and Engineering
Building as well as the
Science and Technology Park
Parking Garage
2017

nticipated opening of the
A
Wellness & Events Center
About NJIT
We ask you to consider making a gift in support
of NJIT and our 2020 Vision for the future. The
university is poised to do great things and the
decisions and commitments we make today will
determine the NJIT of tomorrow. Now is our
time to build on the legacy. Now is the time to
continue the transformation of our university.
The goals of the campaign are clear and
compelling: increase student financial support;
recruit and retain outstanding faculty; and
develop the next-generation campus. Join us.
For more information, contact the
Campaign Office at 973-596-3403 or at
campaignoffice@njit.edu
A DECADE OF SIGNIFICANT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
2020 Vision – A Strategic Plan
Excellence and Commitment
On July 1, 2015, NJIT introduced its
2020 Vision – A Strategic Plan to chart the
university’s course during the second decade
of the 21st century. It is the product of
diverse perspectives, an exceptional breadth
of talent and deep concern for all aspects
of the university’s mission. The five core
strategic priorities are:
We are one of the nation’s
leading public polytechnic
universities preparing leaders
to design, develop and manage
the world of tomorrow
through STEM education,
architecture and design,
applied and scholarly research,
technological innovation and entrepreneurship,
societal engagement and career excellence.
1. STUDENTS
To support and increase the number
of high-achieving students who graduate
2. LEARNING
To provide challenging, hands-on and
relevant curriculum
3. SCHOLARLY RESEARCH
A commitment to national and international
preeminence, as well as industry engagement
(New Jersey Innovation Institute – NJII)
4. COMMUNITY
To engage locally, regionally and globally
5. INVESTMENTS
To fund a complete spectrum of
resources including human, capital and
physical infrastructure
NJIT will realize this vision through ongoing
assessment of its progress to ensure success.
This continuous assessment will keep the
university on course toward becoming one
of the premier polytechnic institutions in
the country, renowned for excellence in
education, eminence in research, generosity
in service and dedication to economic
growth. Visit njit.edu/2020vision
for further information.
Since our founding in 1881, NJIT has achieved
significant milestones – supplying over 25 percent
of the state’s engineering workforce; establishing
one of the nation’s largest incubators for start-up
technological companies; and developing the world’s
leading solar telescope at Big Bear, California. Through
the successful implementation of our 2020 Vision, we
will continue to add to this list.
Thanks to nearly $150 million in commitments
through our NJIT NEXT campaign, launched in
July 2007, new housing was constructed for 2,500
residential students and 67 faculty members were hired
to support our growing enrollment of over 11,300
students. Moreover, our endowment funds surpassed
$100 million, providing scholarship opportunities that
attract the brightest students.
We continue to encourage students, alumni and
entrepreneurial partners to be creative, take risks and
consider innovative approaches in applying expertise
to solving problems. We are the conduit to each
student’s professional success leading to economic
prosperity. Economic growth at all levels increasingly
depends on skilled professionals in the technological
fields that are at the core of our mission.
A DECADE OF SIGNIFICANT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
A Decade of Significant Growth and Development
What’s NEXT?
We have transformed our profile over the last four
decades, growing from a small engineering school
into a doctoral research university, and this growth
continues. Today, our university enrolls more than
11,300 students and spends over $110 million on
basic and applied research every year.
Over the next decade, we will accelerate the
pace of change. Our 2020 Vision will guide the
development of students, the transformation of
the curriculum, the growth of scholarly research,
the fostering of a global community and the
appropriate investment in human, capital and
physical infrastructure resources.
2007




ampus Gateway
C
Redevelopment Plan presented
2008

ampaign Feasibility and
C
Planning Study began
ational Science Foundation
N
ranked NJIT in the top 50
among public and private
colleges without a medical
school for research
expenditures
eceived $2 million for
R
Henry J. Leir Chair in
Innovation & Technology


. Stephen Cordes ’72,
C
Nicholas M. DeNichilo ’73, ’78
and Vincent Naimoli ’62
recruited as NJIT NEXT
Campaign Leadership
istinguished Professor
D
of Physics, Dr. Phil Goode,
received the first Board of
Overseers Excellence in
Research Prize and Medal
ew Jersey School of
N
Architecture expanded
to become the College of
Architecture and Design
2009


ational Science Foundation
N
awarded 22 faculty members
new grants
eceived an Award for
R
Educational Fundraising from
the Council for Advancement
and Support of Education
(CASE), honoring superior
fundraising programs across
the country. Also awarded an
Overall Improvement Award
based on the analysis of three
years of fundraising data.
2010




Acquired Central High School
warded more than
A
$10 million from National
Science Foundation
onstructed Naimoli
C
Family Athletic and
Recreational Facility
onfirmed $1.8 million
C
for The Reif Family
Endowed Scholarship
2011


entral High School renamed
C
the Central King Building and
opened to students
2012


nnounced the Helen
A
and John C. Hartmann
$5 million Estate Gift

aunched the public phase
L
of the NJIT NEXT campaign,
surpassing $100 million on
December 12
JIT rises in the National
N
Rankings:
#1 value among colleges
and universities nationally




pened the 214,000-squareO
foot, mixed-use residential
housing complex, Warren
Street Village on September 18

JIT NEXT campaign
N
marketing wins the Silver
Award from the Art Director’s
Club of New Jersey
anasonic Corporation of
P
North America opened its
Newark headquarters and
surpassed $500,000 in support
to the Educational Opportunity
Program (EOP) and Pre-College
Urban STEM Outreach
2015


– BuzzFeed.com

2013
NJIT NEXT is the philanthropic engine that
continues to drive our significant growth and
development. What’s NEXT is clear – your support
is changing the world one student at a time.
Joel S. Bloom
President
roundbreaking of Warren
G
Street Village held on May 1
2014
op 1 percent nationally for
T
return on investment and
eighth in alumni earning
potential among public
universities – PayScale.com
Top 10 percent nationally
for return on investment and
one of the four best buys in
New Jersey for higher education



– Bloomberg Businessweek

A top national university
– U.S. News & World Report

ne of the country’s
O
best institutions for
undergraduate education
– Princeton Review

aunched New Jersey
L
Innovation Institute (NJII)
onducted the Wellness &
C
Events Center Feasibility Study
esearch expenditures
R
exceeded $110 million
JIT NEXT surpasses
N
$150 million goal
JIT ranked among the top 10
N
colleges and universities in the
nation for high value-added in
terms of occupational earning
power – Brookings Institution



College Scorecard
I ntroduced 2020 Vision –
A Strategic Plan for NJIT
ompleted $300 million
C
Capital Building Plan for new
construction and renovation
eached record enrollment
R
of over 11,300 students
JII awarded a $49.6 million
N
grant to transform healthcare
delivery in New Jersey
Anticipated Opening 2017
Features of the 200,000 square feet facility:

A
4,000 Seat Events Center / 3,500 Seat Arena

N
atatorium (8 lane 25-yard pool with diving well)

F
itness Center for Campus Community

I ndoor Turf Field


thlete Training Center, Practice Courts
A
and Locker Rooms
R
unning Track
2016

JIT ranked first in public
N
universities in New Jersey and
third in the state overall based
on post-graduation earnings,
with a median salary of $65,300
– U.S. Department of Education

Wellness & Events Center
nticipated completion of the
A
Life Sciences and Engineering
Building as well as the
Science and Technology Park
Parking Garage
2017
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nticipated opening of the
A
Wellness & Events Center
About NJIT
We ask you to consider making a gift in support
of NJIT and our 2020 Vision for the future. The
university is poised to do great things and the
decisions and commitments we make today will
determine the NJIT of tomorrow. Now is our
time to build on the legacy. Now is the time to
continue the transformation of our university.
The goals of the campaign are clear and
compelling: increase student financial support;
recruit and retain outstanding faculty; and
develop the next-generation campus. Join us.
For more information, contact the
Campaign Office at 973-596-3403 or at
campaignoffice@njit.edu
A DECADE OF SIGNIFICANT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
2020 Vision – A Strategic Plan
Excellence and Commitment
On July 1, 2015, NJIT introduced its
2020 Vision – A Strategic Plan to chart the
university’s course during the second decade
of the 21st century. It is the product of
diverse perspectives, an exceptional breadth
of talent and deep concern for all aspects
of the university’s mission. The five core
strategic priorities are:
We are one of the nation’s
leading public polytechnic
universities preparing leaders
to design, develop and manage
the world of tomorrow
through STEM education,
architecture and design,
applied and scholarly research,
technological innovation and entrepreneurship,
societal engagement and career excellence.
1. STUDENTS
To support and increase the number
of high-achieving students who graduate
2. LEARNING
To provide challenging, hands-on and
relevant curriculum
3. SCHOLARLY RESEARCH
A commitment to national and international
preeminence, as well as industry engagement
(New Jersey Innovation Institute – NJII)
4. COMMUNITY
To engage locally, regionally and globally
5. INVESTMENTS
To fund a complete spectrum of
resources including human, capital and
physical infrastructure
NJIT will realize this vision through ongoing
assessment of its progress to ensure success.
This continuous assessment will keep the
university on course toward becoming one
of the premier polytechnic institutions in
the country, renowned for excellence in
education, eminence in research, generosity
in service and dedication to economic
growth. Visit njit.edu/2020vision
for further information.
Since our founding in 1881, NJIT has achieved
significant milestones – supplying over 25 percent
of the state’s engineering workforce; establishing
one of the nation’s largest incubators for start-up
technological companies; and developing the world’s
leading solar telescope at Big Bear, California. Through
the successful implementation of our 2020 Vision, we
will continue to add to this list.
Thanks to nearly $150 million in commitments
through our NJIT NEXT campaign, launched in
July 2007, new housing was constructed for 2,500
residential students and 67 faculty members were hired
to support our growing enrollment of over 11,300
students. Moreover, our endowment funds surpassed
$100 million, providing scholarship opportunities that
attract the brightest students.
We continue to encourage students, alumni and
entrepreneurial partners to be creative, take risks and
consider innovative approaches in applying expertise
to solving problems. We are the conduit to each
student’s professional success leading to economic
prosperity. Economic growth at all levels increasingly
depends on skilled professionals in the technological
fields that are at the core of our mission.
A DECADE OF SIGNIFICANT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
A Decade of Significant Growth and Development
What’s NEXT?
We have transformed our profile over the last four
decades, growing from a small engineering school
into a doctoral research university, and this growth
continues. Today, our university enrolls more than
11,300 students and spends over $110 million on
basic and applied research every year.
Over the next decade, we will accelerate the
pace of change. Our 2020 Vision will guide the
development of students, the transformation of
the curriculum, the growth of scholarly research,
the fostering of a global community and the
appropriate investment in human, capital and
physical infrastructure resources.
2007
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ampus Gateway
C
Redevelopment Plan presented
2008
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ampaign Feasibility and
C
Planning Study began
ational Science Foundation
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ranked NJIT in the top 50
among public and private
colleges without a medical
school for research
expenditures
eceived $2 million for
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Henry J. Leir Chair in
Innovation & Technology
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
. Stephen Cordes ’72,
C
Nicholas M. DeNichilo ’73, ’78
and Vincent Naimoli ’62
recruited as NJIT NEXT
Campaign Leadership
istinguished Professor
D
of Physics, Dr. Phil Goode,
received the first Board of
Overseers Excellence in
Research Prize and Medal
ew Jersey School of
N
Architecture expanded
to become the College of
Architecture and Design
2009


ational Science Foundation
N
awarded 22 faculty members
new grants
eceived an Award for
R
Educational Fundraising from
the Council for Advancement
and Support of Education
(CASE), honoring superior
fundraising programs across
the country. Also awarded an
Overall Improvement Award
based on the analysis of three
years of fundraising data.
2010
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

Acquired Central High School
warded more than
A
$10 million from National
Science Foundation
onstructed Naimoli
C
Family Athletic and
Recreational Facility
onfirmed $1.8 million
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for The Reif Family
Endowed Scholarship
2011
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entral High School renamed
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the Central King Building and
opened to students
2012
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nnounced the Helen
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and John C. Hartmann
$5 million Estate Gift
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aunched the public phase
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of the NJIT NEXT campaign,
surpassing $100 million on
December 12
JIT rises in the National
N
Rankings:
#1 value among colleges
and universities nationally
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pened the 214,000-squareO
foot, mixed-use residential
housing complex, Warren
Street Village on September 18
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JIT NEXT campaign
N
marketing wins the Silver
Award from the Art Director’s
Club of New Jersey
anasonic Corporation of
P
North America opened its
Newark headquarters and
surpassed $500,000 in support
to the Educational Opportunity
Program (EOP) and Pre-College
Urban STEM Outreach
2015
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
– BuzzFeed.com

2013
NJIT NEXT is the philanthropic engine that
continues to drive our significant growth and
development. What’s NEXT is clear – your support
is changing the world one student at a time.
Joel S. Bloom
President
roundbreaking of Warren
G
Street Village held on May 1
2014
op 1 percent nationally for
T
return on investment and
eighth in alumni earning
potential among public
universities – PayScale.com
Top 10 percent nationally
for return on investment and
one of the four best buys in
New Jersey for higher education
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– Bloomberg Businessweek
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A top national university
– U.S. News & World Report
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ne of the country’s
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best institutions for
undergraduate education
– Princeton Review
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aunched New Jersey
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Innovation Institute (NJII)
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Events Center Feasibility Study
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exceeded $110 million
JIT NEXT surpasses
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$150 million goal
JIT ranked among the top 10
N
colleges and universities in the
nation for high value-added in
terms of occupational earning
power – Brookings Institution
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College Scorecard
I ntroduced 2020 Vision –
A Strategic Plan for NJIT
ompleted $300 million
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Capital Building Plan for new
construction and renovation
eached record enrollment
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of over 11,300 students
JII awarded a $49.6 million
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grant to transform healthcare
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Anticipated Opening 2017
Features of the 200,000 square feet facility:
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4,000 Seat Events Center / 3,500 Seat Arena
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atatorium (8 lane 25-yard pool with diving well)
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itness Center for Campus Community
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I ndoor Turf Field
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thlete Training Center, Practice Courts
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and Locker Rooms
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unning Track
2016
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JIT ranked first in public
N
universities in New Jersey and
third in the state overall based
on post-graduation earnings,
with a median salary of $65,300
– U.S. Department of Education
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Wellness & Events Center
nticipated completion of the
A
Life Sciences and Engineering
Building as well as the
Science and Technology Park
Parking Garage
2017

nticipated opening of the
A
Wellness & Events Center
About NJIT
We ask you to consider making a gift in support
of NJIT and our 2020 Vision for the future. The
university is poised to do great things and the
decisions and commitments we make today will
determine the NJIT of tomorrow. Now is our
time to build on the legacy. Now is the time to
continue the transformation of our university.
The goals of the campaign are clear and
compelling: increase student financial support;
recruit and retain outstanding faculty; and
develop the next-generation campus. Join us.
For more information, contact the
Campaign Office at 973-596-3403 or at
campaignoffice@njit.edu
By 2018, six of every 10 American
jobs will require some form of
higher education – and the nation
may not have enough skilled
workers to fill them.
– Scholarship America
Investing in the
NEXT Generation of Leaders
At NJIT, we are committed to filling the growing
gap between the cost of an education and the
financial assistance available to individuals seeking
a college degree. Scholarships and fellowships
are needed for all of our colleges and schools to
provide affordable education for students seeking
to undertake the rigors of programs in science,
engineering, design and technology, life and
healthcare sciences, and management.
Private philanthropy through NJIT NEXT is vital
to the institutional strength of our university
and determines in many ways the legacy that we
leave to our children and grandchildren. NJIT
depends on private investment from individuals,
corporations and foundations to fulfill its
mission. Private funding ultimately determines
the difference between simply adequate and truly
excellent – between standing and moving forward.
Celebration, the largest annual
funding event supporting the
Foundation at NJIT, has raised more
than $5.5 million in endowed
scholarship funds for our students.
Capital Projects Completed
Our facilities have developed steadily. In 2013–
2014 alone, we broke ground for more than $150
million in new laboratories, classrooms and
student support areas. These new spaces position
our university to maintain its leading role in
education with a focus on biological sciences,
biomedical engineering and computing.
Our students continually benefit from these
investments. Today our students have access
to innovative classrooms with cutting-edge
technology and new areas of support, including
centralized advising and tutoring.
It is projected that New Jersey will need to fill
269,000 STEM-related jobs by 2018. Historically, we
have provided more than a quarter of New Jersey’s
engineers, and more than 95 percent of the degrees
awarded by our university fit directly into the
targeted industry employment needs of the State.
Capital projects provide the facilities and technology
that enhance education and academic support
maximizing retention and improving graduation
rates in the rigorous STEM and design fields.
Endowment Investments
Contribute to Scholarships
2002
$37,827
2008
$70,242
2009
$57,016
Engineered by Scholars
2010
$63,740
2011
$74,978
2012
$74,248
2013
$82,965
2014
$102,072
With more than $60 million
in research awards and
institutional investments
recorded for NJIT NEXT, the
future fellowship opportunities
and professorships that can
be awarded to outstanding
faculty have been amplified!
“The philanthropic investment of
alumni is the material power that
can drive student and faculty
entrepreneurs that will change
our world!”
– Martin Tuchman, BS ME ’62
“When you have
a great faculty
and a great
president,
then there is
nothing that
can stop you
from achieving
great things
and that is the
future of njit.”
— Thomas H. Kean, Former New Jersey Governor
By 2018, six of every 10 American
jobs will require some form of
higher education – and the nation
may not have enough skilled
workers to fill them.
– Scholarship America
Investing in the
NEXT Generation of Leaders
At NJIT, we are committed to filling the growing
gap between the cost of an education and the
financial assistance available to individuals seeking
a college degree. Scholarships and fellowships
are needed for all of our colleges and schools to
provide affordable education for students seeking
to undertake the rigors of programs in science,
engineering, design and technology, life and
healthcare sciences, and management.
Private philanthropy through NJIT NEXT is vital
to the institutional strength of our university
and determines in many ways the legacy that we
leave to our children and grandchildren. NJIT
depends on private investment from individuals,
corporations and foundations to fulfill its
mission. Private funding ultimately determines
the difference between simply adequate and truly
excellent – between standing and moving forward.
Celebration, the largest annual
funding event supporting the
Foundation at NJIT, has raised more
than $5.5 million in endowed
scholarship funds for our students.
Capital Projects Completed
Our facilities have developed steadily. In 2013–
2014 alone, we broke ground for more than $150
million in new laboratories, classrooms and
student support areas. These new spaces position
our university to maintain its leading role in
education with a focus on biological sciences,
biomedical engineering and computing.
Our students continually benefit from these
investments. Today our students have access
to innovative classrooms with cutting-edge
technology and new areas of support, including
centralized advising and tutoring.
It is projected that New Jersey will need to fill
269,000 STEM-related jobs by 2018. Historically, we
have provided more than a quarter of New Jersey’s
engineers, and more than 95 percent of the degrees
awarded by our university fit directly into the
targeted industry employment needs of the State.
Capital projects provide the facilities and technology
that enhance education and academic support
maximizing retention and improving graduation
rates in the rigorous STEM and design fields.
Endowment Investments
Contribute to Scholarships
2002
$37,827
2008
$70,242
2009
$57,016
Engineered by Scholars
2010
$63,740
2011
$74,978
2012
$74,248
2013
$82,965
2014
$102,072
With more than $60 million
in research awards and
institutional investments
recorded for NJIT NEXT, the
future fellowship opportunities
and professorships that can
be awarded to outstanding
faculty have been amplified!
“The philanthropic investment of
alumni is the material power that
can drive student and faculty
entrepreneurs that will change
our world!”
– Martin Tuchman, BS ME ’62
“When you have
a great faculty
and a great
president,
then there is
nothing that
can stop you
from achieving
great things
and that is the
future of njit.”
— Thomas H. Kean, Former New Jersey Governor
By 2018, six of every 10 American
jobs will require some form of
higher education – and the nation
may not have enough skilled
workers to fill them.
– Scholarship America
Investing in the
NEXT Generation of Leaders
At NJIT, we are committed to filling the growing
gap between the cost of an education and the
financial assistance available to individuals seeking
a college degree. Scholarships and fellowships
are needed for all of our colleges and schools to
provide affordable education for students seeking
to undertake the rigors of programs in science,
engineering, design and technology, life and
healthcare sciences, and management.
Private philanthropy through NJIT NEXT is vital
to the institutional strength of our university
and determines in many ways the legacy that we
leave to our children and grandchildren. NJIT
depends on private investment from individuals,
corporations and foundations to fulfill its
mission. Private funding ultimately determines
the difference between simply adequate and truly
excellent – between standing and moving forward.
Celebration, the largest annual
funding event supporting the
Foundation at NJIT, has raised more
than $5.5 million in endowed
scholarship funds for our students.
Capital Projects Completed
Our facilities have developed steadily. In 2013–
2014 alone, we broke ground for more than $150
million in new laboratories, classrooms and
student support areas. These new spaces position
our university to maintain its leading role in
education with a focus on biological sciences,
biomedical engineering and computing.
Our students continually benefit from these
investments. Today our students have access
to innovative classrooms with cutting-edge
technology and new areas of support, including
centralized advising and tutoring.
It is projected that New Jersey will need to fill
269,000 STEM-related jobs by 2018. Historically, we
have provided more than a quarter of New Jersey’s
engineers, and more than 95 percent of the degrees
awarded by our university fit directly into the
targeted industry employment needs of the State.
Capital projects provide the facilities and technology
that enhance education and academic support
maximizing retention and improving graduation
rates in the rigorous STEM and design fields.
Endowment Investments
Contribute to Scholarships
2002
$37,827
2008
$70,242
2009
$57,016
Engineered by Scholars
2010
$63,740
2011
$74,978
2012
$74,248
2013
$82,965
2014
$102,072
With more than $60 million
in research awards and
institutional investments
recorded for NJIT NEXT, the
future fellowship opportunities
and professorships that can
be awarded to outstanding
faculty have been amplified!
“The philanthropic investment of
alumni is the material power that
can drive student and faculty
entrepreneurs that will change
our world!”
– Martin Tuchman, BS ME ’62
“When you have
a great faculty
and a great
president,
then there is
nothing that
can stop you
from achieving
great things
and that is the
future of njit.”
— Thomas H. Kean, Former New Jersey Governor
By 2018, six of every 10 American
jobs will require some form of
higher education – and the nation
may not have enough skilled
workers to fill them.
– Scholarship America
Investing in the
NEXT Generation of Leaders
At NJIT, we are committed to filling the growing
gap between the cost of an education and the
financial assistance available to individuals seeking
a college degree. Scholarships and fellowships
are needed for all of our colleges and schools to
provide affordable education for students seeking
to undertake the rigors of programs in science,
engineering, design and technology, life and
healthcare sciences, and management.
Private philanthropy through NJIT NEXT is vital
to the institutional strength of our university
and determines in many ways the legacy that we
leave to our children and grandchildren. NJIT
depends on private investment from individuals,
corporations and foundations to fulfill its
mission. Private funding ultimately determines
the difference between simply adequate and truly
excellent – between standing and moving forward.
Celebration, the largest annual
funding event supporting the
Foundation at NJIT, has raised more
than $5.5 million in endowed
scholarship funds for our students.
Capital Projects Completed
Our facilities have developed steadily. In 2013–
2014 alone, we broke ground for more than $150
million in new laboratories, classrooms and
student support areas. These new spaces position
our university to maintain its leading role in
education with a focus on biological sciences,
biomedical engineering and computing.
Our students continually benefit from these
investments. Today our students have access
to innovative classrooms with cutting-edge
technology and new areas of support, including
centralized advising and tutoring.
It is projected that New Jersey will need to fill
269,000 STEM-related jobs by 2018. Historically, we
have provided more than a quarter of New Jersey’s
engineers, and more than 95 percent of the degrees
awarded by our university fit directly into the
targeted industry employment needs of the State.
Capital projects provide the facilities and technology
that enhance education and academic support
maximizing retention and improving graduation
rates in the rigorous STEM and design fields.
Endowment Investments
Contribute to Scholarships
2002
$37,827
2008
$70,242
2009
$57,016
Engineered by Scholars
2010
$63,740
2011
$74,978
2012
$74,248
2013
$82,965
2014
$102,072
With more than $60 million
in research awards and
institutional investments
recorded for NJIT NEXT, the
future fellowship opportunities
and professorships that can
be awarded to outstanding
faculty have been amplified!
“The philanthropic investment of
alumni is the material power that
can drive student and faculty
entrepreneurs that will change
our world!”
– Martin Tuchman, BS ME ’62
“When you have
a great faculty
and a great
president,
then there is
nothing that
can stop you
from achieving
great things
and that is the
future of njit.”
— Thomas H. Kean, Former New Jersey Governor
A DECADE OF SIGNIFICANT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
2020 Vision – A Strategic Plan
Excellence and Commitment
On July 1, 2015, NJIT introduced its
2020 Vision – A Strategic Plan to chart the
university’s course during the second decade
of the 21st century. It is the product of
diverse perspectives, an exceptional breadth
of talent and deep concern for all aspects
of the university’s mission. The five core
strategic priorities are:
We are one of the nation’s
leading public polytechnic
universities preparing leaders
to design, develop and manage
the world of tomorrow
through STEM education,
architecture and design,
applied and scholarly research,
technological innovation and entrepreneurship,
societal engagement and career excellence.
1. STUDENTS
To support and increase the number
of high-achieving students who graduate
2. LEARNING
To provide challenging, hands-on and
relevant curriculum
3. SCHOLARLY RESEARCH
A commitment to national and international
preeminence, as well as industry engagement
(New Jersey Innovation Institute – NJII)
4. COMMUNITY
To engage locally, regionally and globally
5. INVESTMENTS
To fund a complete spectrum of
resources including human, capital and
physical infrastructure
NJIT will realize this vision through ongoing
assessment of its progress to ensure success.
This continuous assessment will keep the
university on course toward becoming one
of the premier polytechnic institutions in
the country, renowned for excellence in
education, eminence in research, generosity
in service and dedication to economic
growth. Visit njit.edu/2020vision
for further information.
Since our founding in 1881, NJIT has achieved
significant milestones – supplying over 25 percent
of the state’s engineering workforce; establishing
one of the nation’s largest incubators for start-up
technological companies; and developing the world’s
leading solar telescope at Big Bear, California. Through
the successful implementation of our 2020 Vision, we
will continue to add to this list.
Thanks to nearly $150 million in commitments
through our NJIT NEXT campaign, launched in
July 2007, new housing was constructed for 2,500
residential students and 67 faculty members were hired
to support our growing enrollment of over 11,300
students. Moreover, our endowment funds surpassed
$100 million, providing scholarship opportunities that
attract the brightest students.
We continue to encourage students, alumni and
entrepreneurial partners to be creative, take risks and
consider innovative approaches in applying expertise
to solving problems. We are the conduit to each
student’s professional success leading to economic
prosperity. Economic growth at all levels increasingly
depends on skilled professionals in the technological
fields that are at the core of our mission.
A DECADE OF SIGNIFICANT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
A Decade of Significant Growth and Development
What’s NEXT?
We have transformed our profile over the last four
decades, growing from a small engineering school
into a doctoral research university, and this growth
continues. Today, our university enrolls more than
11,300 students and spends over $110 million on
basic and applied research every year.
Over the next decade, we will accelerate the
pace of change. Our 2020 Vision will guide the
development of students, the transformation of
the curriculum, the growth of scholarly research,
the fostering of a global community and the
appropriate investment in human, capital and
physical infrastructure resources.
2007




ampus Gateway
C
Redevelopment Plan presented
2008

ampaign Feasibility and
C
Planning Study began
ational Science Foundation
N
ranked NJIT in the top 50
among public and private
colleges without a medical
school for research
expenditures
eceived $2 million for
R
Henry J. Leir Chair in
Innovation & Technology


. Stephen Cordes ’72,
C
Nicholas M. DeNichilo ’73, ’78
and Vincent Naimoli ’62
recruited as NJIT NEXT
Campaign Leadership
istinguished Professor
D
of Physics, Dr. Phil Goode,
received the first Board of
Overseers Excellence in
Research Prize and Medal
ew Jersey School of
N
Architecture expanded
to become the College of
Architecture and Design
2009


ational Science Foundation
N
awarded 22 faculty members
new grants
eceived an Award for
R
Educational Fundraising from
the Council for Advancement
and Support of Education
(CASE), honoring superior
fundraising programs across
the country. Also awarded an
Overall Improvement Award
based on the analysis of three
years of fundraising data.
2010




Acquired Central High School
warded more than
A
$10 million from National
Science Foundation
onstructed Naimoli
C
Family Athletic and
Recreational Facility
onfirmed $1.8 million
C
for The Reif Family
Endowed Scholarship
2011


entral High School renamed
C
the Central King Building and
opened to students
2012


nnounced the Helen
A
and John C. Hartmann
$5 million Estate Gift

aunched the public phase
L
of the NJIT NEXT campaign,
surpassing $100 million on
December 12
JIT rises in the National
N
Rankings:
#1 value among colleges
and universities nationally




pened the 214,000-squareO
foot, mixed-use residential
housing complex, Warren
Street Village on September 18

JIT NEXT campaign
N
marketing wins the Silver
Award from the Art Director’s
Club of New Jersey
anasonic Corporation of
P
North America opened its
Newark headquarters and
surpassed $500,000 in support
to the Educational Opportunity
Program (EOP) and Pre-College
Urban STEM Outreach
2015


– BuzzFeed.com

2013
NJIT NEXT is the philanthropic engine that
continues to drive our significant growth and
development. What’s NEXT is clear – your support
is changing the world one student at a time.
Joel S. Bloom
President
roundbreaking of Warren
G
Street Village held on May 1
2014
op 1 percent nationally for
T
return on investment and
eighth in alumni earning
potential among public
universities – PayScale.com
Top 10 percent nationally
for return on investment and
one of the four best buys in
New Jersey for higher education



– Bloomberg Businessweek

A top national university
– U.S. News & World Report

ne of the country’s
O
best institutions for
undergraduate education
– Princeton Review

aunched New Jersey
L
Innovation Institute (NJII)
onducted the Wellness &
C
Events Center Feasibility Study
esearch expenditures
R
exceeded $110 million
JIT NEXT surpasses
N
$150 million goal
JIT ranked among the top 10
N
colleges and universities in the
nation for high value-added in
terms of occupational earning
power – Brookings Institution



College Scorecard
I ntroduced 2020 Vision –
A Strategic Plan for NJIT
ompleted $300 million
C
Capital Building Plan for new
construction and renovation
eached record enrollment
R
of over 11,300 students
JII awarded a $49.6 million
N
grant to transform healthcare
delivery in New Jersey
Anticipated Opening 2017
Features of the 200,000 square feet facility:

A
4,000 Seat Events Center / 3,500 Seat Arena

N
atatorium (8 lane 25-yard pool with diving well)

F
itness Center for Campus Community

I ndoor Turf Field


thlete Training Center, Practice Courts
A
and Locker Rooms
R
unning Track
2016

JIT ranked first in public
N
universities in New Jersey and
third in the state overall based
on post-graduation earnings,
with a median salary of $65,300
– U.S. Department of Education
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Wellness & Events Center
nticipated completion of the
A
Life Sciences and Engineering
Building as well as the
Science and Technology Park
Parking Garage
2017
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nticipated opening of the
A
Wellness & Events Center
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