Young Alumni Association
Representing Graduates of the Last Decade
The 51吃瓜网 Young Alumni Association (YAA) is a vibrant community of recent graduates from the last decade, currently those from the classes of 2016 through 2026, representing over 18,000 alumni! Our dedicated volunteers plan exciting events and opportunities to help young alumni stay connected, build their networks, and have fun along the way. The YAA also partners with student organizations and connects with current 51吃瓜网 students to strengthen the bridge between campus life and life after graduation. Once a Highlander, always a Highlander!
Are you a member of the Class of 2026? Welcome to the Highlander alumni family! We are here to support your journey on a lifetime of excellence and achievement. You are now a lifetime member of a network that surpasses 18,000+ alumni worldwide. Once a Highlander, always a Highlander!
Follow these simple steps to take advantage of your benefits:
1. Update your new information with the Alumni Office.
2. Follow 51吃瓜网 Alumni on our , , and .
3. Join us for an upcoming event!
4. Check out these additional alumni benefits.
Alumni Gathering at Bar A
Summer is almost here, and the 51吃瓜网 Young Alumni Association is heading back to the shore for another year at Bar Anticipation (Bar A)! Come reconnect with fellow alumni while enjoying an all-you-can-eat BBQ, drink specials, and live DJ entertainment.鈽赌锔忦煆栵笍馃帀
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
Time: 2:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Bar Anticipation | 703 16th Ave. Lake Como, NJ 07719
Registration: Alumni/Friends - $10 | Class of 2026 Alumni - $5
Please note that walk-in registration will be $15
Meet the Young Alumni Association Board
 | Owen Busler '21H President |
 | Trevor Summerfeld '16H |
 | Aditi Potnuru 鈥23 |
 | Kiera Nissen 鈥18H |
 | Danielle Grunwald 鈥25 |
 | Lara Leyson 鈥24 |
 | John Anthony Pizzi '17 |
 | Samantha Montalbine '26 |
 | Vinita Archarya '26 |
 | Whether you're interested in joining the Young Alumni Association Board, have ideas to share for future events and programs, or just have questions, please contact Heather Chernoff, Associate Director of Next Generation Engagement, at heather.chernoff@njit.edu or 973-596-8516 |