Renaissance Society of America and Fordham to Present Symposium on History of Plagues and Pandemics
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early March, the Renaissance Society of America began rethinking…
Department of History
Suburbanites Need to Be Part of Racism Conversation, Says Professor
On July 29 of this year, President Trump announced on Twitter that he had “rescinded…
Remote, In Person, or Both, Fordham Professors Prioritize Academic Rigor and Connection
This semester, Fordham welcomed back students for an unprecedented academic endeavor. On Aug. 26., in…
Parallels Between Plagues Past and Present Highlighted in Partnership with Bronx Science
In mid-March, Rachel Podd was teaching a course on early modern history to undergraduate students…
Earliest Known Image of Fordham Found in Catholic Newspaper Archives
A recent discovery of a long-forgotten drawing by engraver Benson J. Lossing of Cunniffe House…
Two History Professors Earn Prestigious Humanities Grants
On Jan. 15 the National Endowment for the Humanities announced 188 winning projects that it…
Mapping the Past with the New-York Historical Society
Students in Steven Stoll’s Environmental History of New York City course will make eight visits…
Saul Cornell Takes a New Look at Old Story of U.S. Founding
Ask any American what kind of a government the United States has, and itâs likely…
Three Minute Thesis Competition Showcases GSAS Studentsâ Research and Communications Skills
Just how much can you teach someone in 180 seconds? Some of Fordham Universityâs brightest…
History Seminar Highlights Research Challenges
Be prepared to find material you might not expect, and always be skeptical of your…