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1 week ago | 
now.fordham.edu | Adam Kaufman
Teresa Baker, a 2008 graduate of Fordham’s visual arts program, has been named a 2025 Guggenheim Fellow—one of 198 artists and scholars to receive the prestigious fellowship this year, which marks the award’s 100th anniversary. “Receiving the Guggenheim is an incredible affirmation of support and belief in my practice, and a reminder of the importance of process, which pushes the work forward,” Baker said.
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2 weeks ago | 
now.fordham.edu | Adam Kaufman
Dick Barnett, a two-time NBA champion with the legendary New York Knicks teams of the 1970s and, later, a passionate educator who earned a doctorate from Fordham, died on April 27 in Largo, Florida. He was 88. Barnett was born in Gary, Indiana, and attended Tennessee Agricultural & Industrial State University (now Tennessee State), where he led the school’s basketball team to three consecutive National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics championships, from 1957 to 1959.
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2 weeks ago | 
now.fordham.edu | Adam Kaufman
Determination. Focus. Flexibility. These traits not only drive New York City Ballet dancers to the top of their profession but also help them thrive as students at Fordham, where many gain the education to launch a fulfilling second career when they retire from the stage. Just ask Jonathan Stafford, the company’s artistic director.
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3 weeks ago | 
now.fordham.edu | Alex Williamson
Pope Francis, the Catholic Church’s first Jesuit pope, died on April 21 at age 88 after leading the church for over a decade. As Catholics around the world mourn his
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3 weeks ago | 
now.fordham.edu | Chris Gosier
For the second time in three years, a Fordham student has won a Truman Scholarship, the nation's most prestigious award for students pursuing public service.
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1 month ago | 
now.fordham.edu | Adam Kaufman
For Fordham grads Dana Covarrubias and Lilian Rebelo, working on the stylish murder mystery comedy Only Murders in the Building—alongside stars Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, and Martin Short—has been a killer experience. The show, which gives its three podcaster lead characters a new murder to solve each season, has earned critical praise and devoted fans both for its striking design and comedic performances.
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2 months ago | 
now.fordham.edu | Franco Giacomarra
Cherine E. Anderson has co-produced some of Broadway’s biggest recent hits, from Hell’s Kitchen to the star-studdedrevivals of Gypsy and Our Town. Her latest venture is Othello—the hugely anticipated Shakespeare revival starring Fordham’s own Denzel Washington. But Anderson, a 1986 Fordham grad and longtime Broadway promoter, initially didn’t even think it was possible for her to be a producer.
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Feb 11, 2025 | 
now.fordham.edu | Franco Giacomarra
The Super Bowl is always an occasion for a bit of Fordham spirit, especially when the NFL presents the winning team with the Lombardi Trophy—named after legendary NFL coach and proud Fordham grad Vince Lombardi. But this year, the Ramily was treated to a double dose of pride when law school grad Howie Roseman—general manager of the Philadelphia Eagles—lifted the trophy following the team’s 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX on February 9.
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Jan 22, 2025 | 
now.fordham.edu | Alex Williamson
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a plan to restrict cell phone use in New York schools during her budget address Tuesday. The proposed state budget for fiscal year 2026 includes a $13.5 million line item to create phone-free K-12 schools, a policy Hochul said would “transform our classrooms” while improving student mental health and academic performance.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
now.fordham.edu | Franco Giacomarra
This winter, students and other members of the Fordham community can make a difference without straying too far from home. The University offers multiple service opportunities throughout the semester, many of which occur on or depart directly from campus. Get involved now with these four service outings happening in January and February.