Abir Thakurta ’00  
Building Connections – and a Legacy – at NJIT

“Look to the past but keep your eye on the future” is the phrase that Abir Thakurta ’00 uses to reflect on his time at NJIT. 

With just $300 in his pocket, Abir arrived in the United States 25 years ago in pursuit of the American dream. He had earned a B.S. in civil engineering from Manipal Institute of Technology in India, and, after working for two years, enrolled at NJIT to pursue a master’s degree in transportation and supply chain management. With offers from other prestigious universities such as Northwestern, University of Illinois Chicago and Purdue, Abir chose NJIT. His reason was simple – NJIT provided a rigorous interdisciplinary academic program that met his career goals and was financially within reach.

Abir notes that his years at NJIT taught him the importance of community, collaboration and connection. He carries these critical life lessons with him to this day in his role as Vice President, Global Supply Chain at Havertys Furniture and as an advisory board member for NJIT’s Martin Tuchman School of Management.

When asked if he would consider a gift to support NJIT’s talented and hardworking students, Abir responded enthusiastically and endowed the Abir and Anupa G. Thakurta Scholarship. With his eye on the future, Abir chose to increase his commitment by including the Thakurta Scholarship in his will. In due time, this estate commitment will significantly increase the award amounts available for future generations of NJIT students.

To learn more about making a gift and including NJIT in your will, please contact:

Beth S. Kornstein
Associate Vice President, Leadership & Planned Gifts
973-596-8548
bkornste@njit.edu
njit.giftplans.org

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