NEWARK, N.J., Nov. 8 -- New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
They sang, they danced and they gave for the benefit of expanding education. NJIT's 32nd annual Celebration gala brought in more than 500 people to the black-tie affair, raising more than $1 million for student scholarships.
The evening featured music, dinner and recognition of six individuals and organizations whose work reflects ties to NJIT. But its central purpose was the students whose education the fundraiser supports.
Sydney Burlingame-Grissom, a fourth-year chemical engineering student, Albert Dorman Honors Scholar and midfielder on NJIT's women's soccer team, described how scholarship support helped her pursue opportunities across campu...