Presidential Communications
The President's Report 2011-2021
The President's Report 2011-2021
The President's Report: A Decade of Progress 2011-2021 illustrates how, in almost every imaginable measure of performance and impact, Stevens has reached new heights. Highlights and examples of our progress and achievements in academics, research, innovation and entrepreneurship, student outcomes, infrastructure and our financial position are featured.
Presidential News Briefings
President Farvardin’s most recent briefing appears below. A chronological listing of all briefings may be found at the bottom of this webpage.
Presidential News Brief - Fall 2023: Stevens Is All In On AI
Artificial intelligence has exploded, transforming and permeating our lives. Yet Americans remain extremely wary of the technology, according to a recent Stevens TechPulse Report survey, which revealed growing concerns over just the past two years.
Announcements
President Farvardin’s most recent announcements appear below. A chronological listing of all announcements since 2011 may be found at the bottom of this webpage.
Conversation with the President - April 11, 2024
April Updates - April 9, 2024
March Updates from Stevens - March 7, 2024
Conversation with the President - March 5, 2024
Conversation with the President - April 11, 2024
April Updates - April 9, 2024
March Updates from Stevens - March 7, 2024
Conversation with the President - March 5, 2024
Strategic Plan 2032: Year 1 Progress Report - February 26, 2024
Join President Farvardin and Stevens faculty on 4/6 for A Celebration of Claude Shannon, Father of the Information Age - February 26, 2024
Employee Recognition Award Event and Honorees - February 22, 2024
February Update - Commencement Speakers, Great Place to Work, Career Outcomes - February 9, 2024
Great Place to Work Survey Launches Today - January 18, 2024
MLK Day of Service, Mental Health Summit, Research Records and Awards - January 17, 2024
Stevens Greetings - December 15, 2023
Celebrating a Remarkable Fall Semester at Stevens Institute of Technology - December 12, 2023
Appointment of Dr. Ying Wang as Tom Ode Richardson Faculty Fellow - December 6, 2023
Conversation with the President - November 27, 2023
President's Annual Holiday Reception - November 27, 2023
Giving Thanks Together - November 14, 2023
November Update: Research Awards, Alexa Prize Winners and More - November 9, 2023
Save the Date - November 8, 2023
FY24 Compensation Program - October 13, 2023
Supporting our Colleagues and Friends - October 9, 2023
October Update: The Future of Pharma, Rankings and Events - October 6, 2023
November General Election Details - September 29, 2023
Potential Impacts to Stevens of Federal Government Shutdown - September 27, 2023
Outreach to Elected Officials and Contact with the Media - September 21, 2023
Appointment of Dr. Igor Pikovski as Presidential Fellow - September 20, 2023
Fall 2023 Welcome Back to Campus and the New Academic Year - September 1, 2023
College of Online and Professional Education - August 21, 2023
Report of the Commencement 2023 Review Task Force - July 20, 2023
The Stevens Indicator
President Farvardin’s most recent columns for The Stevens Indicator, the magazine of the Stevens Alumni Association, appear below. A chronological listing of past columns since 2011 may be found at the bottom of this webpage.
As Profound Change Comes to Higher Education, Stevens is Ready, The Stevens Indicator - Fall 2023
A Remarkable Year on All Fronts, The Stevens Indicator - Spring/Summer 2023
Speeches, Writing, & Interviews
A selection of President Farvardin’s recent and past speeches, testimonials, position papers, and interviews appear below:
The Five Trends to Watch in the Future of Work - September 24, 2023
All in the Numbers: A Look at ‘Astonishing’ Accomplishments at Stevens - January 27, 2022
Update on University's Record Achievements and Opportunities Made from Challenges - December 1, 2021
Higher Education in a Changing Landscape: Possibilities for Learners, Opportunities for Our Industry - October 30, 2021
Intelligence by Design: Farvardin Believes in Future of AI, and He Has Stevens Poised to be Part of It, ROI NJ - October 20, 2021
Decade of Progress: Farvardin is Proud to Have Led Stevens to Greater Success, ROI NJ - October 20, 2021
The Coronavirus Pandemic, NBC News Now - August 10, 2021
Leading Toward the Future: A Talk with President Nariman Farvardin - May 10, 2021
Commencement, Convocation, & Student Addresses
A selection of President Farvardin’s recent and past Commencement, Convocation, and student addresses appear below. Older addresses may be found in the archive section at the bottom of this page.
153rd Convocation Address, Undergraduate Ceremony - September 6, 2023
153rd Convocation Address, Graduate Ceremony - September 6, 2023
151st Commencement Address - May 24, 2023
152nd Convocation Address - September 7, 2022
150th Commencement Address - May 25-26, 2022
Presidential Communications Archive
An archive of communications from July 01, 2011 through June 30, 2021.
Announcement Archives
Supreme Court Decision on College Admissions - June 30, 2023
Wrapping Up the Spring Semester - June 14, 2023
Commencement 2023 Review Task Force - June 6, 2023
Commencement 2023 - May 29, 2023
Men’s Volleyball Champs, Innovation Expo, NJ Hall of Fame and More - May 11, 2023
Conversation with the President - April 25, 2023
Employee Recognition Award Event and Winners - April 24, 2023
Attila's Spirit Day - April 17, 2023
Rankings, the School of the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences and Upcoming Events - April 6, 2023
Announcing the Stevens School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences - April 3, 2023
March Updates: 2023 Commencement Speaker, Class of 2022 Outcomes and More - March 21, 2023
February Updates - February 7, 2023
Welcome to the Spring Semester - January 18, 2023
Stevens Greetings! - December 19, 2022
Wrapping Up an Exciting Fall Semester - December 13, 2022
December Notes: 2022 Awards Gala, Athletic Pride, a New Connection Platform and More - December 7, 2022
Your Input on University Culture: Great Place to Work Survey - November 30, 2022
Conversation with the President - November 18, 2022
Grateful for You, Thankful for Our Service Employees - November 16, 2022
Good News: Alumnus Lecture, Faculty in the News, a LEED-Gold UCC and More - November 10, 2022
Conversation with the President - October 31, 2022
An Exciting Start to Fall 2022 - October 11, 2022
Appointment of Dr. Hang Liu and Dr. Jordan Suchow as Presidential Fellows - September 30, 2022
Employee Appreciation Awards and FY23 Compensation Program - September 28, 2022
Renaming of Alexander House to Martha Bayard Stevens Hall - September 8, 2022
Fall 2022 Welcome Back to Campus and the New Academic Year - September 1, 2022
Ms. Sheraine Gilliam Appointed Vice President for Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer - August 15, 2022
Dr. Cindy Chin Appointed Vice President for Enrollment Management - August 8, 2022
Dr. Sara Klein Appointed Vice President for Student Affairs - July 22, 2022
Appointment of Lei Wu as Anson Wood Burchard Professor - June 28, 2022
Strategic Plan for the Next Decade — Stevens 2032: Inspired by Humanity, Powered by Technology - June 23, 2022
Highlights of Spring 2022 Semester - June 14, 2022
Passing of C. Thomas Lunghard, '58 M.S. '61 - June 6, 2022
Appointment of Dr. Zachary Feinstein and Dr. Antonia Zaferiou as Presidential Fellows - May 17, 2022
Appointment of Dr. Yi Guo as Thomas E. Hattrick Chair Professor - April 28, 2022
2022 Employee Recognition Awards and Ceremony - April 26, 2022
Appointment of Search Committee for Vice President for Human Resources - April 22, 2022
Vice President Warren Petty - April 8, 2022
Conversation with the President April 20, 2022 - March 30, 2022
Attila Spirit Day April 27, 2022 - March 29, 2022
Appointment of Search Committees for Vice President for Enrollment Management and Vice President for Student Affairs - March 25, 2022
One Stevens. One Goal. - March 22, 2022
2022 Commencement Honorees - March 21, 2022
Reorganization of the Division of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs - March 17, 2022
Active Minds Recognizes Stevens with 2022 Healthy Campus Award - March 8, 2022
Record Your Name Today! Canvas and Outlook Email Options - March 3, 2022
Spring 2022 Welcome - January 31, 2022
Announcing NameCoach – Your participation is needed! - January 14, 2022
Year 9 Strategic Plan Progress Report - December 21, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Requirement - December 17, 2021
Conversation with the President December 1, 2021 - November 10, 2021
Celebrate First-Generation Stevens Students - October 29, 2021
COVID-19 Pandemic Student Questionnaire - October 18, 2021
Voter Registration Deadline Today October 12th - October 12, 2021
Appointment of Strategic Plan Steering Committee - September 28, 2021
STEVENS Sign Illumination Event - September 23, 2021
Stevens is on the rise. Literally. - September 15, 2021
Fall 2021 Welcome Back to Campus and the New Academic Year - August 31, 2021
Dr. Christophe Pierre Appointed as Jess H. Davis Endowed Chair in Mechanical Engineering - August 31, 2021
POSTPONED-August 30, 2021 Stevens Sign Illumination Event - August 28, 2021
Dr. Jianmin Qu Named Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Stevens Institute of Technology - July 19, 2021
Thank You: A Decade of Progress at Stevens - July 1, 2021
Juneteenth - June 28, 2021
Interim Appointments in the Division of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs - June 24, 2021
Supporting Jewish Members of Our Community - June 14, 2021
Stevens Emergency Management Team Appointments and Pandemic Recovery Team - June 9, 2021
Campus COVID-19 Update - June 8, 2021
Spring 2021 Highlights - June 7, 2021
Reminder to Provide Input on Stevens’ Strategic Plan 2022-2032 - June 1, 2021
Input on Stevens’ Strategic Plan 2022-2032 - May 25, 2021
Vice President Marybeth Murphy - May 13, 2021
Note of Appreciation - May 11, 2021
Report and Progress of the President's Task Force on Mental Health - April 27, 2021
Planning for Fall 2021 On-Campus Semester and Vaccine Requirements - April 22, 2021
Recommendations of the President's Task Force on Equity and Inclusive Excellence - April 20, 2021
Reminder of Conversation with the President and Employee Recognition Event - April 20, 2021
Reminder to Complete Provost Finalist Feedback Survey - April 19, 2021
Reminder of Provost Finalist Presentations - April 13, 2021
Summer 2021 Semester - Access to Campus for In-Person Courses and Research - April 13, 2021
Reminder of Conversation with the President and Employee Excellence Awards - April 13, 2021
Meetings with Finalists for the Position of Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs - Updated April 7, 2021
Meetings with Finalists for the Position of Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs - April 5, 2021
2021 Employee Engagement Survey - March 26, 2021
Supporting our Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Community Members - March 22, 2021
Progress of the President’s Task Force on Equity and Inclusive Excellence - March 10, 2021
Looking Back and Looking Ahead: Stevens' Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic and Planning for Summer and Fall 2021 - March 1, 2021
Save the Date: Conversation with the President and Employee Excellence Awards - February 24, 2021
Annual Strategic Plan Progress Report Year 8 - January 11, 2021
Fall 2020 Highlights and Greetings - December 23, 2020
Extended Administrative Winter Break - December 7, 2020
Reorganizing the Division of Communications and Marketing and the Division of Government and Community Relations into a New Division of University Relations - November 3, 2020
Reminder of Conversation with the President, Wednesday, November 4 - November 3, 2020
Plans for Spring 2021 Semester - October 29, 2020
Reaffirming Our Values and Commitments - October 27, 2020
Appointment of Task Force on Equity and Inclusive Excellence - October 23, 2020
Appointment of Provost Search Committee - October 22, 2020
Fiscal Impacts of COVID-19 - October 21, 2020
Message from the President - Campus Health and Safety - October 8, 2020
Conversation with the President, Wednesday, November 4, 3-4:30 p.m. - October 5, 2020
Spring 2021 Semester Planning Task Force - September 30, 2020
Voter Registration Deadline- October 13th for New Jersey Voters - September 28, 2020
Fall 2020 Message from President Farvardin - September 18, 2020
Provost Christophe Pierre - September 15, 2020
Stevens COVID-19 Grant Program - September 11, 2020
Fall 2020 - Our Appreciation and Our Hope for the Coming Semester - August 26, 2020
Retirement of Vice President Edward Stukane - August 25, 2020
Announcement of Upcoming Retirements - August 24, 2020
Welcome to Mr. Tej Patel, Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer - August 17, 2020
Stevens Receives NJBIA’s Diversity and Inclusion Award for 2020 - August 7, 2020
Updated Campus Reopening Plans - August 3, 2020
Webinar Recording of Fall 2020 Reopening Updates - July 30, 2020
Join President Farvardin This Fall for The President's Special Lecture Series on Pandemics - July 28, 2020
Fall 2020 Reuening Updates - Webinar July 30th at 10 a.m. - July 27, 2020
Fall 2020 Plans - July 13, 2020
Webinar Recording of Conversation with the President and Fall 2020 Plans - July 10, 2020
Legal Action Opposing DHS Prohibition on International Students Taking Only Online Courses During Pandemic - July 10, 2020
Message from President Farvardin Regarding New DHS Ruling on International Students - July 8, 2020
Reminder of Conversation with the President on Wednesday, July 8th at 10 a.m. - July 1, 2020
Conversation with the President on July 8, 2020 - June 12, 2020
Fall 2020 Return to Campus Plans - June 11, 2020
Starting a Conversation: Standing Together and Standing Against Racism - June 3, 2020
Standing Together and Standing Against Racism - June 2, 2020
Appointment of Mr. Tej Patel as Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer - May 27, 2020
Summer 2020 Good Wishes - May 22, 2020
Celebrating the Class of 2020! - May 20, 2020
Virtual Celebration of Class of 2020 on Wednesday, May 20th - May 18, 2020
Reminder of Conversation with the President, Thursday, May 14, 11 a.m. - May 13, 2020
Campus Operations Post-May 18th - May 6, 2020
Video Message #2 from President Farvardin - May 4, 2020
Planning for Fall 2020 Semester - April 29, 2020
Video Greetings and Brief Update - April 13, 2020
Conversation with the President, April 22nd and May 14th - April 10, 2020
Temporary Use of Jonas Hall for Medical Personnel and First Responders - April 7, 2020
Video Message from President Farvardin and NewPoints E-Newsletter - April 6, 2020
Ways to Support Hoboken First Responders, Medical Professionals, Vulnerable Populations, and Local Restaurants during COVID-19 - April 1, 2020
Importance of the 2020 Census - April 1, 2020
Appointment of Ms. Laura Rose as Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement - March 26, 2020
Update on Stevens Institute of Technology COVID-19 Status and Precautions - March 22, 2020
President's Message COVID-19 Spring 2020 Semester - March 18, 2020
Update on Campus Precautions and Preparations for Possible COVID-19 Spread - March 2, 2020
Important Information for Your Safety – Register for StevensAlerts for Emergency Notifications - March 2, 2020
Update on Initiatives to Create a More Diverse and Inclusive Community - February 27, 2020
Celebrating 150 Years of Stevens - February 19, 2020
Governmental Recognition in Honor of Stevens’ 150th Anniversary - February 13, 2020
2020 Employee Recognition Awards & Ceremony - February 10, 2020
Annual Strategic Plan Progress Report - Year 7 - January 29, 2020
STevens Appreciation & Recognition (STAR) Awards - January 21, 2020
Appointment of Search Committee for Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer - January 15, 2020
Stevens 150th Anniversary Celebrations - January 6, 2020
Fall 2019 Greetings and Highlights - December 19, 2019
Appointment of Interim Vice President for Information Technology - December 12, 2019
Giving Thanks - November 26, 2019
Reminder of Conversation with the President - November 26, 2019
Reception in Honor of Vice President David Dodd's Service to Stevens - November 19, 2019
Development of Business Continuity Plan for Stevens - November 18, 2019
Conversation with the President - November 11, 2019
Retirement of Vice President David Dodd - November 4, 2019
Corporate Friendly Initiatives at Stevens - October 23, 2019
Fall 2019 Message from President Farvardin - October 14, 2019
Hoboken City Council Candidates’ Forums Oct. 22 & 24 at Stevens - October 7, 2019
Update on Cyber-Attack and Recovery - September 9, 2019
Appointment of Interview Committee for VPDAE Search - September 9, 2019
New PayScale Mid-Career Salaries - August 23, 2019
Fall 2019 Semester: Returning to Campus and Returning to the Business of Our University - August 18, 2019
Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement - July 15, 2019
Summary of FY19 Administrative Unit Review Process - July 8, 2019
Appointment of President's Task Force on Mental Health - July 9, 2019
Spring 2019 Highlights - June 11, 2019
Update on New Academic Center - May 24, 2019
150th Anniversary Celebration Plans - April 29, 2019
2019 Employee Recognition Awards & Ceremony - February 18, 2019
Conversation with the President, May 2019 - January 31, 2019
Hoboken State of the City Address - January 22, 2019
Plastic Bag Restrictions in the City of Hoboken Starting Jan. 22, 2019; Free Reusable Bag Giveaway Event - January 16, 2019
Outreach Efforts to Higher Education Leadership - January 14, 2019
2019 Administrative Promotions - January 11, 2019
Fall 2018 Greetings and Highlights - December 21, 2018
Annual Strategic Plan Progress Report - December 20, 2018
Conversation with the President, December 2018 - November 26, 2018
Survey: Informing the State Plan for Higher Education - November 15, 2018
Ms. Jennifer McDonough Appointed Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement - November 6, 2018
Compliance Guide Announcement, November 2018 - November 5, 2018
Update on Initiatives to Create a MoreDiverse and Inclusive Community - September 26, 2018
Stevens Authors Showcase - September 24, 2018
Celebrating Success: Welcome Back to the New Academic Year - August 28, 2018
Hoboken City Council Votes 7-1 to Approve Rezoning the Stevens Campus - August 16, 2018
Appointment of 150th Anniversary Implementation Steering Committee - July 27, 2018
Important City Council Meeting Tonight - July 25, 2018
Important City Council Meeting on July 25th - July 18, 2018
Spring 2018 Highlights Video Message - July 2, 2018
Appointment of Corporate-Friendly Committee - July 2, 2018
President's Newsletter: Stevens Achievements: Historic Gift; Gov. Murphy Announces STEM Loan Plan - June 7, 2018
Promotion of Ms. Beth McGrath to Vice President of Government and Community Relations/Chief of Staff, Office of the President - May 24, 2018
Governor Murphy to Speak at Stevens Tuesday,May 29, 2018, 10 a.m. - May 24, 2018
Honor System Message from the President - May 2, 2018
Seeking Input on Stevens' 150th Anniversary Celebration - May 1, 2018
CHEER ON THE DUCKS! Men’s Volleyball Game - April 19, 2018
New Personnel, Office of the President - April 17, 2018
Search Committee for Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement - April 16, 2018
Conversation with the President, April 2018 - April 16, 2018
OnStage at Stevens: An Evening of Bach - April 12, 2018
Dr. Stephen T. Boswell Elected Chair of the Board of Trustees - April 2, 2018
Special Guest Lecture by Tim Urban, Author of "Wait But Why" on April 3 - March 28, 2018
President's Newsletter: Stevens Wins Transformation Award; SU+RE House Opening at Liberty Science Center - March 12, 2018
The Retirement of Mr. Brodie Remington, Vice President for Development - February 26, 2018
2018 Faculty and Staff Survey - February 23, 2018
The 2018 Employee Recognition Awards & Ceremony - February 22, 2018
Fall 2017 Highlights Video Message - December 22, 2017
Progress Report: Year 5 of Strategic Plan Implementation - December 4, 2017
Update on Initiatives to Create a More Diverse and Inclusive Community - November 27, 2017
The Loss of a Student - November 1, 2017
Compliance Guide, October 2018 - October 18, 2017
$15 Million Endowment from the A. James and Alice B. Clark Foundation to Support Scholarships for Exceptional Students from Underrepresented Groups - October 18, 2017
Announcement of Naming of Gianforte Academic Center - September 28, 2017
Breaking News and Recent Accomplishments: Fall 2017 - September 12, 2017
Statement on DACA - September 7, 2017
Welcome and Reaffirming Our Commitments - September 1, 2017
Message from President Farvardin Regarding Hurricane Harvey - August 31, 2017
Guidance for the Stevens Community on Election Activities - August 3, 2017
Strategic Plan Midpoint Update - July 24, 2017
Spring 2017 Highlights Video Message - July 7, 2017
Appointment of Sesquicentennial Committee - July 6, 2017
Appointment of Committee to Consider the Naming of the Gianforte Academic Center - June 26, 2017
Reminder—Conversation with the President April 19, 2017, 1:00 pm - April 18, 2017
Save the Date: OnStage at Stevens presents "When Classical Music Meets Jazz," 6/2 - March 20, 2017
Invitation: OnStage at Stevens presents "Tribute to Broadway," 3/9 - February 17, 2017
Statement of President Nariman Farvardin on White House Executive Order - January 31, 2017
Midpoint Review of Stevens’ Strategic Plan - January 17, 2017
Outreach and Contact with Government Officials and Media - January 17, 2017
Vice President for Human Resources - January 5, 2017
Fall 2016 Highlights Video Message - December 22, 2016
$20 Million in Total Gifts from Susan and Greg Gianforte ’83 to Name the Gianforte Academic Center - December 13, 2016
Thanksgiving Message - November 22, 2016
Tickets Now on Sale for NJSO Holiday Concert (12/17) - November 8, 2016
The 2016 Stevens Employee Recognition Event - October 20, 2016
Save the Date: New Jersey Symphony Orchestra at Stevens, 12/17 - October 11, 2016
Stevens' U.S. News & World Report Ranking & University Progress - October 3, 2016
Welcome Back to a University on the Move! - August 29, 2016
Dr. Christophe Pierre Named Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Stevens Institute of Technology - June 16, 2016
Spring 2016 Highlights Video Message - June 15, 2016
Update on Unit Review Process - May 31, 2016
Input on Provost Finalists - Deadline May 13, 2016 at 12 p.m. - May 12, 2016
The Power of Us - May 9, 2016
Listening Session on School of Systems and Enterprises on May 11, 2016, 10:30 am – 12 pm - May 6, 2016
Feedback on Provost Finalists Candidates - May 5, 2016
The Shannon Effect - May 2, 2016
Innovation Expo 2016 - April 29, 2016
Campus Visits for Finalists for the Position of Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs - April 25, 2016
Search Committee for Vice President for Human Resources - April 19, 2016
Organizational Updates - March 22, 2016
President's Report - March 21, 2016
Improvements in Faculty and Staff Surveys - March 20, 2016
Student Centricity - March 9, 2016
Stevens #1 in NJ.com's Colleges with the Highest Paid Graduates and More - February 26, 2016
Progress Report: Year 3 of Strategic Plan Implementation - January 29, 2016
The Loss of Mr. Mark Samolewicz - January 2, 2016
Search Committee for Provost and University Vice President - November 23, 2015
Compliance Guide, November 2015 - November 19, 2015
Division of Human Resources Updates - November 4, 2015
Provost and University Vice President George Korfiatis - November 3, 2015
2015 Employee Recognition Event - October 21, 2015
2015 Faculty & Staff Survey - September 21, 2015
Fall 2015 Momentum - September 17, 2015
Appointment of Unit Review Committees - September 14, 2015
Excellence in All We Do Survey Results - May 12, 2015
Chief Financial Officer, Vice President for Finance & Treasurer Announcement - February 4, 2015
Year 2 Strategic Plan Implementation Report - December 12, 2014
Fall 2014 Faculty and Staff Survey Report - November 17, 2014
Fall 2014 Annual Faculty and Staff Survey Response Summary Report
Search Committee for Chief Financial Officer, Vice President for Finance & Treasurer - October 6, 2014
2014 Employee Recognition Event - October 3, 2014
Chief Financial Officer, Vice President for Finance & Treasurer - September 12, 2014
Stevens Continues Upward Trajectory - September 9, 2014
Retirement of Ms. Diana Colombo - August 6, 2014
Summer Highlights - July 31, 2014
Vice President for Development Announcement - June 23, 2014
Spring Highlights - May 21, 2014
Vice President for Development - May 1, 2014
Updates to Strategic Plan - April 8, 2014
1,000 Days Report - March 26, 2014
Stevens Update (Government Contacts), January 2014 - January 31, 2014
Year 1 Strategic Plan Implementation Report - December 20, 2013
Search Committee for Vice President for Development - December 13, 2013
Vice President for Development - December 3, 2013
Fall 2013 Faculty and Staff Survey Report - October 28, 2013
Fall 2013 Annual Faculty and Staff Survey Response Summary Report
Employee Recognition Event (Stevens Community) - October 23 2013
Compliance Guide, October 2013 - October 3, 2013
Provost Review Committee (Stevens Community) - October 2, 2013
Stevens Institute of Technology: A University on the Rise (Parents) - September 24, 2013
Excellence in All We Do Survey Update - September 23, 2013
Stevens Institute of Technology: A University on the Rise (Alumni and Friends) - September 18, 2013
Stevens Update (Government Contacts), September 2013 - September 17, 2013
Welcome Back to a University on the Rise (Stevens Community) - September 17, 2013
Stevens Update (Government Contacts), August 2013 – August 29, 2013
Director of Community and State Relations - August 26, 2013
VP for Facilities and Campus Operations - August 22, 2013
Facilities and Campus Operations Update - July 18, 2013
Academic Leadership and Unit Review Guidelines Memo - July 11, 2013
July 5th Closing – June 17, 2013
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy – June 14, 2013
Stevens 10-year Strategic Plan External Version Now Available – March 22, 2013
Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, Ms. Marybeth Murphy – March 14, 2013
Virginia P. Ruesterholz elected Chairman of the Board of Trustees – March 7, 2013
Vice President of Facilities and Community Relations, Mr. Hank Dobbelaar – March 1, 2013
Academic Unit Review Guideline Committee - Academic Units – February 13, 2013
Excellence In All We Do Survey – February 8, 2013
Academic Unit Review Guideline Committee – February 1, 2013
Vice President of Communications and Marketing, Mr. Edward Stukane – January 30, 2013
Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Ms. Susan Metz – January 3, 2013
Fall 2012 Faculty and Staff Survey Report – November 28, 2012
Fall 2012 Annual Faculty and Staff Survey Response Summary Report
Advancing the Success of Women & Underrepresented Minorities at Stevens – November 19, 2012
Hurricane Sandy Update – November 7, 2012
Policy Statement – Equal Employment Opportunity – October 18, 2012
Compliance Guide, October 2012 – October 1, 2012
Recap 9/14/12 Conversation with the President – September 20, 2012
Retirement – Vice President of University Enrollment and Administration, Dr. Maureen Weatherall – September 10, 2012
Welcome Back and Upcoming Fall Events 2012 – August 27, 2012
Letter to Community – August 2, 2012
Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, Mr. David Dodd – July 16, 2012
Reorganization of Entrepreneurship and Technology Commercialization Programs – June 27, 2012
Chief of Staff, Office of the President, Ms. Beth McGrath – June 21, 2012
Alumni 990 Letter - May 29, 2012
WeComply© Announcement – May 17, 2012
Stevens External Review Report – April 3, 2012
Chief Justice Zazzali – Conclusion –February 8, 2012
Advancement of Women at Stevens – January 19, 2012
Provost and University Vice President, Dr. George Korfiatis – December 21, 2011
Dr. Nariman Farvardin Presents First Biannual "Conversation with the President" – December 12, 1011
Improving Stevens Finances – November 17, 2011
President Farvardin Announces Master Planning Committee and Facilities Advisory Council – November 16, 2011
Fall 2011 Faculty and Staff Survey Results – November 7, 2011
EthicsPoint 24-hour Web Portal – November 2, 2011
Fall 2011 Faculty and Staff Survey Response Summary – October 10, 2011
President Farvardin Launches Review of Tech Commercialization Activities – October 7, 2011
President Farvardin Launches Strategic Planning Process – October 3, 2011
2011 Faculty and Staff Survey – September 19, 2011
10th Anniversary of September 11th – September 11, 2011
President Farvardin – July 1, 2011
Speech, Writing, & Interview Archive
COVID Vaccinations Required for Students' Safe Return, Fox News - April 24, 2021
'COVID Slide' Among Students of Color Threatens the Future STEM Workforce, NJ.com - March 16, 2021
More Colleges Shift to Online Learning for Fall Semester, Fox News - August 8, 2020
Connected Health and COVID-19 Conference: Extreme Innovation in the Face of Extreme Disruption, Welcome Remarks - June 12, 2020
How Stevens' Emphasis on Technology Builds Sense of Calm, Resolve Amid Pandemic, ROI NJ - June 11, 2020
Testimony about Impact of COVID-19 to NJ Senate Higher Education Committee - May 19, 2020
Is Your Higher Ed Institution Providing Students the Best ROI? University Business - February 18, 2020
Hugo Neu Corporation Sustainability Seminar Series: Climate Resilience Through Leaders Forum, Welcome Remarks - December 4, 2019
Op-Ed: Don’t Get Sticker Shock from College Price Tags, The Star-Ledger - July 8, 2019
Governor Murphy Announces STEM Loan Forgiveness Initiative, Welcome Remarks - May 29, 2018
Op-Ed: Restore funding to turbocharge N.J.'s research and development, The Star-Ledger - August 15, 2017
#1 Ranking for Small Colleges for STEM Degrees; Confers 2,000 STEM Degrees in May - June 27, 2016
Nariman Farvardin: Those Who Know, Do; Those Who Understand, Teach - February 26, 2016
Small Business Tech and Social Innovation Forum Welcome Remarks - July 11, 2014
Remarks for Governor Christie’s Visit - Oct. 4, 2013
The Smart Way to Boost Students and the State - June 12, 2013
STEM Scholars Program letter to the editor - March 4, 2013
Hurricane Sandy Newsletter - November 7, 2012
Testimony in support of S-1229 - June 4, 2012
Brain Drain Op-ed - April 22, 2012
Presidential News Briefings Archive
Presidential News Brief - Fall 2023
Stevens Is All In On AI
Presidential News Brief - Spring 2023
Lessons in Leadership
Presidential News Brief - Spring 2022
Exceptional Students. Exceptional Outcomes.
Presidential News Brief - Spring 2021
Undergraduate Enrollment and Student Success
Presidential News Brief - Winter 2020
Faculty Growth, Rising Research Profile
Presidential News Brief - Spring 2019
Building a World-Class Campus
Presidential News Brief - Winter 2019
Undergraduate Enrollment and Student Success
Presidential News Brief - Spring 2018
A University on the Rise
Presidential News Brief - Winter 2018
The Turnaround University
Columns for the Stevens Indicator Archive
As Profound Change Comes to Higher Education, Stevens is Ready, The Stevens Indicator - Fall 2023
A Remarkable Year on All Fronts, The Stevens Indicator - Spring/Summer 2023
An Exciting Start to the Semester and an Ambitious Plan for the Future, The Stevens Indicator - Fall 2022
Homecomings, Celebrations of Progress — and Looking Ahead, The Stevens Indicator - Spring/Summer 2022
Thank You for Igniting The Power of Stevens, The Stevens Indicator - Winter 2022
The Stevens Star is on the Rise, The Stevens Indicator - Fall 2021
150 Years of Meeting Challenges, Finding Solutions — and Embracing the Future, The Stevens Indicator - Spring/Summer 2021 (150th Anniversary Edition)
Heroes of Today's World, The Stevens Indicator - Fall 2020 (video recording)
Resilience and Sustainability through Innovative Research, Education and Practice, The Stevens Indicator - Spring/Summer 2020
Reflecting on Our Transformation and Progress: Stevens’ 150th Anniversary, The Stevens Indicator - Winter, 2020
Extraordinary Progress in the Past and a Bright Future Ahead, The Stevens Indicator - Fall, 2019
The 21st Century Economy Depends on a Strong, Diverse, and Expanded STEM Talent Pool, The Stevens Indicator - Spring 2019
Research Flourishing as Stevens is Driven to Make Life Better for People and to Improve Society, The Stevens Indicator - Winter 2019
Arts, Humanities and Essential ‘Human Skills’ of the Stevens Graduate, The Stevens Indicator - Fall 2018
Per Aspera Ad Astra, The Stevens Indicator - Spring/Summer 2018
'Turnaround University': Stevens at Midpoint of its Ten-Year Strategic Plan, The Stevens Indicator - Winter 2018
Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Stevens' Legacy, Society's Future, The Stevens Indicator - Fall 2017
Remarkable Progress and the Road Ahead, The Stevens Indicator - Spring/Summer 2017
A Home-Court Advantage, The Stevens Indicator - Winter 2017
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Now Thriving at Castle Point, The Stevens Indicator - Fall 2016
Our People. Our Progress. Our Power., The Stevens Indicator - Spring 2016
The Disruptive Role of Technology in Learning, The Stevens Indicator - Winter 2016
Our Great Momentum—And Great Responsibility Ahead, The Stevens Indicator - Fall 2015
Producing Well-Rounded Innovators & Leaders: STEM Skills and Beyond, The Stevens Indicator - Summer 2015
Technology: Our Past and Our Future, The Stevens Indicator - Spring 2015
Giving Thanks for All That You Do, The Stevens Indicator - Winter 2014-2015
The Depth and Breadth of the Stevens Impact, The Stevens Indicator - Fall 2014
Per Aspera ad Astra, The Stevens Indicator - Summer 2014
Progress, Growth, and Planning for Our Future Campus, The Stevens Indicator - Spring 2014
Building a Stronger Stevens, At Home and in the World, The Stevens Indicator - Winter 2013-2014
Our Pledge to be "Student-Centric," Efficient, Effective, The Stevens Indicator - Summer-Fall 2013
Springing Forward with Good News from Stevens, The Stevens Indicator - Spring 2013
Stevens Continues Its Rise in 2013, The Stevens Indicator - Winter 2012-2013
A Recap of the Exciting Events on Campus This Past Year, The Stevens Indicator - Fall 2012
Stevens 2022--The Future. Ours to Create., The Stevens Indicator - Summer 2012
Reflections on My First Year at Stevens, The Stevens Indicator - Spring 2012
Springing Forward to New Heights, The Stevens Indicator - Winter 2011-2012
Remembering the Inauguration, with Deep Thanks, The Stevens Indicator - Fall 2011
Unrelenting Commitment to Excellence, The Stevens Indicator - Summer 2011
Commencement, Convocation, & Addresses Archive
153rd Convocation Address, Undergraduate Ceremony - September 6, 2023
153rd Convocation Address, Graduate Ceremony - September 6, 2023
151st Commencement Address - May 24, 2023
152nd Convocation Address - September 7, 2022
150th Commencement Address - May 25-26, 2022
151st Convocation Address - September 22, 2021
149th Commencement Address - May 26-27, 2021
148th Commencement Address - October 18, 2020
150th Convocation Address- September 2, 2020
Celebrating the Class of 2020: Video Remarks - May 20, 2020
149th Convocation Address - September 4, 2019
147th Commencement Address - May 22, 2019
148th Convocation Address - August 29, 2018
146th Commencement Address (Undergraduate Ceremony) - May 23, 2018
146th Commencement Address (Graduate Ceremony) - May 23, 2018
145th Commencement Address - May 24, 2017
144th Commencement Address (Undergraduate Ceremony) - May 25, 2016
144th Commencement Address (Graduate Ceremony) - May 25, 2016
145th Convocation Address - September 9, 2015
Orientation Remarks 2015 - August 26, 2015
143rd Commencement Address - May 20, 2015
Accepted Students Day Reception Remarks - April 19, 2015
The President's Report Archive
The President's Report 2016
The President’s Report 2016 describes the tremendous momentum and steep upward trajectory of Stevens Institute of Technology. Highlights and examples of our progress and achievements in academics, research, innovation and entrepreneurship, student outcomes, infrastructure and our financial position are featured.