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NJIT has been named one of Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for New Grads 2026, making it the only higher education institution in New Jersey to receive the distinction out of more than 2,800 companies evaluated.

The recognition builds on NJIT’s recent Forbes ranking as the No. 1 midsize employer in New Jersey.

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NJIT celebrated its undergraduate Class of 2026 at Prudential Center in Newark on May 22, with New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill receiving an honorary doctorate, delivering the commencement address which highlighted her distinguished career in military service, law, and public leadership.

The ceremony brought together undergraduates, families, faculty, and university leaders to congratulate bachelor's degree recipients from across NJIT's colleges and schools.

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NJIT's Hillier College of Architecture and Design has recognized Jessica Dineen, a first-generation college graduate from Bronx, NY, who transitioned from engineering into interior design, a discipline that balanced her passion for creativity alongside analytical problem-solving.

After graduation, Dineen will start her career as a junior designer at Fogarty Finger in Tribeca.

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A memorable celebration for the Class of 2026!

We were honored to welcome New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill to deliver this year’s Commencement address and spend time with the NJIT Community.

Congratulations, Class of 2026!

NJIT computer engineering graduate Natalia Peña, a Albert Dorman Honors College scholarship, recipient of the Diane and Joel Bloom Scholarship, and a Fulbright semi-finalist, spoke at the annual Scholarship Luncheon event, where students and donors have a chance to meet.

Peña spoke about Joel and Diane Bloom, whose scholarship supported her and encouraged her to pursue graduate studies in human-computer interaction.

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