From the desk of the Hoboken mayor to the halls of Congress, government officials across the board are chiming in with their congratulations for Stevens Institute of Technology’s 150th anniversary.
Founded by the Stevens family on February 15, 1870, Stevens has seen seven presidents, has more than 48,000 alumni worldwide, and has added to the historic character of Hoboken. It has also made a significant impact on STEM across the nation and the world.
This past Wednesday, the City of Hoboken awarded Stevens with a proclamation commending its 150th anniversary. The proclamation, passed by the City Council and presented by Mayor Ravi Bhalla, celebrated Stevens for its “profound, momentous, and far-reaching contributions” to the community since its founding.
Bhalla gave a brief speech in celebration of Stevens’ long-time contributions at a council meeting in Hoboken City Hall. He also noted that Stevens’ reach has gone past the gates of its campus and into worldwide industries. “It hasn’t just been in Hoboken, but it has also expanded to regional, national, and international significance,” said Bhalla. The recent success of Stevens “wouldn’t be possible without the leadership of President Farvardin.”
Last week, Senator Cory Booker sent a letter to Nariman Farvardin, President of Stevens, and celebrated Stevens’ advancement in providing “high-quality technological education.” He mentioned that Stevens has pioneered research in many fields, including sustainability, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. “Your steadfast commitment to education will help strengthen New Jersey’s academic community for generations to come.”
Governor Phil Murphy issued a proclamation that celebrates Stevens for its “profound, far-reaching, and long-standing leadership in scientific and technological innovations.”
Farvardin thanked government officials for passing along their congratulations to Stevens.
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