Commencement 2019
#Fordham2019 Headlines
Graduates Take Community-Engaged Learning to the Nation and the World
This year, Fordham is in the top 25 for medium-sized colleges sending the most volunteers…
Elliot Sanchez, FCRH ’19: A Kind Presence in the Operating Room
Six years ago, Elliot Sanchez saw a live surgery for the first time. He was…
Transform Yourselves and You’ll Transform the World, Shriver Tells Class of 2019
Timothy Shriver, Ph.D., chairman of the Special Olympics, ran, danced, and jumped his way into…
Leena Widdi, Law ’19: A Passion for Defending the Marginalized
“I can’t think of a greater deprivation of somebody’s liberty than taking their kids away…
Academic Excellence and ‘Givers’ Celebrated at Gabelli School Awards
Fordham’s Gabelli School of Business rolled out the red carpet for its highest achievers on…
Humor and Reflection at 2019 Encaenia
Good-natured quips, memories, and a sobering talk on climate change set the scene at Fordham…
Allison Marino, GSS ’19: Bringing Social Work Know-How to the Mayor’s Office
Allison Marino was used to fundraising for good causes. She was special assistant to a…
Natalie Ward, FCRH ’19: Addressing Air Quality in the Bronx
A Fordham senior has been studying a tiny particle that might have big implications. For…
Alma Marko and Dino Becaj, GABELLI ’19: A ‘Couple’ of Risk-Takers
It’s fair to say that Alma Marko and Dino Becaj have more in common with…
Phillip Gregor, PCS ’19: From Air Force Sergeant to Art Student
Phillip Gregor likes to travel and he likes to take pictures. The former is something…
Rogie Castellano, GRE ’19: The Evolution of A Passionist Priest
When Rogie Castellano was five years old, he lived in a home with little to…
Whitaker Porter, GSAS ’19: Looking to Build Bridges in a Divided Republic
Whitaker Porter was torn. She was graduating from high school and planning to attend college…
Callan O’Shea, FCLC ’19: A STEM Student in Paris
Most STEM students don’t usually study abroad. Less than 2 percent of all U.S. college…
Mikaela Pitcan, GSE ’19: Social Scientist and Mental Health Clinician
Eight years ago, Mikaela Pitcan spoke with a teenager who wanted to drop out of…
All Net: Advice From Coach Gaitley
For the second time in Fordham history, the women’s basketball team took home the championship…
Scholars Land National and International Awards
For some students, the end of the school year marks a new milestone in their…
Special Olympics Chair Timothy Shriver to Address Class of 2019
Timothy Shriver, Ph.D., chairman of the Special Olympics, will deliver the keynote address to the…