In 1924, Randolph Montrose Smith became Stevens' first African-American graduate. He worked as a civil engineer for Manhattan's metropolitan subway system.

Moored in the Hudson near the foot of Eighth Street, the S.S. Stevens housed approximately 150 upper-level students (both men and women) from 1968 until 1975.

A Castle Point landmark since 1835, the Gatehouse has served as a residence for faculty and staff, a student information center and campus security headquarters.

Education advocate Nathaniel “Nate” Davis ’76 has partnered with Stevens to help create new opportunities for underserved students to pursue success in STEM.