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NJIT's Student Newspaper

The Vector

NJIT Hires New Diversity Officer

NJIT Hires New Diversity Officer

Yukthi Sangoi, Editor-in-Chief December 15, 2022

(Photo from Tristan Duverglas) On Dec. 1, Dr. David E. Jones became NJIT’s first chief diversity officer. His role involves advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives...

The Amazing Race: NJIT Celebrates International Education Week 

The Amazing Race: NJIT Celebrates International Education Week 

Mrunmayi Joshi, Managing Editor December 15, 2022

(Photos from Narella Vamshi) NJIT is known for its diverse student body, with significant cultural diversity represented in its undergraduate and graduate populations. From Nov. 9–18, the Office...

The “Gender Ratio” at NJIT Over the Years

The “Gender Ratio” at NJIT Over the Years

Evan Markowitz, Guest Contributor March 24, 2021

From the Fall 1994 semester to Fall 2019 semester, the percentage of women studying at NJIT compared to the total number of students has slowly risen from 16% to nearly 27%, according to data provided...

New Jersey Vaccine Rollout Falters in Minority Communities

New Jersey Vaccine Rollout Falters in Minority Communities

Ethan OMalley, Alumni March 10, 2021

With just under 1.5 million New Jersey residents receiving their first dose of the COVID vaccine the state is making solid progress in its goal to have 70% of the state vaccinated by June. However,...

Hispanic and Latinx Leadership Council Launched

Hispanic and Latinx Leadership Council Launched

Yukthi Sangoi, Editor-in-Chief March 10, 2021

Recently, the Hispanic and Latinx Leadership Council was launched following the recommendation of Robert Medina, member of the NJIT Board of Trustees and NJIT alumnus. The primary goal is for the university...

Diverse Campus Struggles to Promote Diversity

Diverse Campus Struggles to Promote Diversity

Shanee Halevi February 13, 2018

The Diversity Office on campus was closed over the Summer of 2017, when the previous director, Sherlene Ayala, left NJIT for a position at a different university. The Office of Student Life, relocated...

Study Has Found Students Prefer Teachers of Color

Riya Parmar October 23, 2016

In recent years, there has been a rising demand for diversity in classrooms from educators and parents. Now, a recent study has discovered that students themselves, regardless of their race and ethnicity,...

Reporting Done Right: Welcome to Journalism

Stephen Chan September 19, 2016

You may not enter into the public eye by choice, but if you do, you probably want your name to be known for something positive. When you participate in the Olympics, your entire life immediately becomes...

Retirement of Reverend Jackson-Jones, Director of Newark LGBTQ Community Center

Colin Bayne September 16, 2016

Newark is a city vibrant with culture, history, and stories, and many different groups of people have lived here, built here, and built themselves a future here. The LGBT community in Newark is no exception,...

Behind the Veil: The Meaning of the Hijab

Behind the Veil: The Meaning of the Hijab

Liem Ho June 1, 2015

  Take a stroll through campus; whether it be rain or shine, dry or humid, you will notice many Muslim women wearing headscarves of various colors and designs. This headscarf is called a hijab, an...

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