Fordham University hosted its new student orientation here at Lincoln Center, welcoming the Class of 2029. The rush of incoming freshmen was accompanied by further changes, from a new logo to a shift to digital, rather than physical, IDs. Fordham
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New York City saw various changes this summer, including Zohran Mamdani winning the mayoral primary, the end of broker fees, new corruption allegations around the Adams administration, unusually high heat and more. Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani
Conservatism is on the rise among Gen Z, and Fordham students are growing increasingly aware of this phenomenon. Conservatism in the United States is deeply rooted in the belief that the interpretation of the Constitution must be based on the
Fordham University has received a $1 million gift from a former finance and business executive and alumnus to advance its growing fund for artificial intelligence (AI) research. This donation marks the latest in a series of major investments
NBC 4 New York hosted the first of the two New York City mayoral debates on Oct. 16 at NBC’s 30 Rockefeller Plaza studios. All three candidates — Curtis Sliwa, Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani — were present for the entire duration of the event.
Zohran Mamdani won the mayoral election to become the 111th mayor of New York City. He will be the first Muslim American New York City mayor, and the youngest candidate to win in over a century. The Associated Press called the election just over 30
On Nov. 10, the 2025 Ann M. Sperber Prize was awarded to Ali Velshi, a Canadian journalist, senior economic and business correspondent for NBC News, and anchor for MSNBC News. Velshi’s book “Small Acts of Courage: A Legacy of Endurance and the Fight
New York City has experienced various significant events in the last few months. Here’s a recap of some of the most notable moments. New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted on charges of bank fraud and false statements to a financial
Several departments in Fordham’s School of Arts and Sciences had their budgets significantly reduced for this year without the department heads being notified, according to several faculty members. Professor and Director of Fordham College at
As the new year begins, New York City has already seen significant changes, from new governmental policies to the formation of new unions and a two-week nurses’ strike. The city remains a focal point for national and international attention,
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was extradited from his home in Venezuela on Jan. 3 to the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn by the United States (U.S.) Army Delta Force and is facing charges for narcoterrorism, cocaine
A new STEM honors program is in development at Fordham Rose Hill, following recent alumni donations for STEM initiatives.
New York City flights disrupted after a deadly crash at LaGuardia airport, triggering delays, cancellations and regional air traffic impacts.
Fordham’s Chief Financial Officer announced a 4.5% tuition increase for the 2026–2027 academic year on April 9.
Santiago Porras Ruiz is running for a seat on the Democratic County Committee of Queens while balancing school and a full time job.
An escalating war between the U.S., Israel, and Iran has triggered mass displacement, famine, and economic instability in Iran.
Fordham University honors the Class of 2026 during the university's 181st commencement ceremony at the Rose Hill campus.
Coming into the new academic year, Fordham is seeing changes including campus renovations, new administrators and a new core curriculum.
In remembrance of Erin Piacenti, 32-year old Fordham Law alumnus who was fatally stabbed in Times Square on Aug. 31.
The Fordham community continued its legacy as a force of support as they gathered to reflect on the attacks of Sept. 11.
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