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Commencement 2019 Slideshow
Nearly 15,000 members of the Fordham community congregated on Edwards Parade on May 18 to…

Unforgettable Fordham Memories
College years are full of new experiences. But there are always a few that stand…

Timothy Shriver’s 2019 Commencement Address
On Saturday, May 18, Tim Shriver delivered the following remarks to the Fordham class of…

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 â19: 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 Youâll 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
âI canât think of a greater deprivation of somebodyâs liberty than taking their kids away…

Academic Excellence and âGiversâ Celebrated at Gabelli School Awards
Fordhamâs 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 â19: Bringing Social Work Know-How to the Mayorâs Office Â
Allison Marino was used to fundraising for good causes. She was special assistant to a…

Natalie Ward, FCRH â19: 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 â19: A âCoupleâ of Risk-Takers
Itâs fair to say that Alma Marko and Dino Becaj have more in common with…

Phillip Gregor, PCS â19: 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 â19: The Evolution of A Passionist Priest
When Rogie Castellano was five years old, he lived in a home with little to…

Whitaker Porter, GSAS â19: Looking to Build Bridges in a Divided Republic
Whitaker Porter was torn. She was graduating from high school and planning to attend college…

Callan OâShea, FCLC â19: A STEM Student in Paris
Most STEM students donât usually study abroad. Less than 2 percent of all U.S. college…

Mikaela Pitcan, GSE â19: 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 womenâs 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…