Published: May 5, 2010
Over the past few months, the Catholic Church has been dealing with the issue of sexual child abuse among the clergy as several accusations of past abuses have come to light....
Published: May 5, 2010
Mary McAleese, President of Ireland, has been announced as Fordham’s 2010 Commencement speaker.
McAleese will address the Fordham community as the University’s 165th commencement...
Published February 18, 2010
A recent article in the Chronicle of Higher Education empirically noted a stereotype that commonly surrounds professors—they are overwhelmingly liberal. Professors at Fordham...
Published February 4, 2010
After receiving complaints about the television reception from students living in the residence hall at Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC), facilities alerted...
Published: December 10, 2009
A recent article by the Chronicle for Higher Education listed Fordham University as the 33rd most expensive private school in the country, at $50,598 per year. For the first...
Published: October 22, 2009
An average level of enrollment of freshmen and returning students this year has allowed the Faculty Challenge Grants to be distributed to professors after months of uncertainty....
Published: November 5, 2009
On Oct. 28, Fordham learned that the Board of Managers of the Alfred Condominium, located on W. 61st Street, has filed a lawsuit against Fordham College at Lincoln Center...
Published: November 5, 2009
On Oct. 20, Pope Benedict XVI announced that the Catholic Church would begin to invite Anglican priests who are uncomfortable with the allowance of female priests and openly...
Published: October 8, 2009
In a speech at the University of Maryland on Sept. 17, President Barack Obama asked his young audience to join him in facing the “defining struggle of this generation.”...
Published: September 24, 2009
The condition of the economy has not proven to deter students from pursuing performance and natural science majors—both of which are more expensive than the average major.
According...
Published: April 30, 2009
Although some students feel that grading practices at Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC) are too harsh, the Grade Analysis for FCLC Fall 2008 revealed that the college’s...
Published: April 30, 2009
On April 15, the Rev. Robert R. Grimes, S.J., dean of Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC), updated the members of the College Council on the state of the college at the...
Published: April 9, 2009
In order to register for Fall 2009 classes, Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC) students had to go through the new portal, My.Fordham, to access the new Banner system....
Published: April 9, 2009
The position of Resident Assistant (RA) has become increasingly appealing at colleges across the nation as the economic downturn progresses, as it means a year of free...
Published: April 2, 2009
Several faculty members at Fordham have received “phishing” e-mails claiming to be sent from within the University Webmail system. Fordham IT is encouraging students and...
Published: April 2, 2009
In response to the current economic climate, Fordham is taking steps to ensure that students will have access to affordable health insurance—not just when enrolled in the...
Published: March 12, 2009
U2’s March 6 concert at Fordham College at Rose Hill (FCRH) incited a bustle of activity throughout the university. While some students were excitedly planning early-morning...
Published: February 26, 2009
In reaction to the community’s rejection of the Master Plan, Fordham is actively informing students about the details of the plan, as well as encouraging them...
Published: February 26, 2009
On Feb. 18, Rev Robert R. Grimes, S.J., dean of Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC), explained to the College Council how the effects of the economic crisis...
Published: February 26, 2009
On Feb. 17, President Barack Obama signed a stimulus package that contained some significant changes in higher education funding. These changes included an increase in the...
Published: February 12, 2009
It appears that Fordham intends to proceed with the proposed Master plan despite widespread community opposition to the expansion. After the community board’s unanimous...
Published: December 29, 2009
Fordham as an institution appears to be holding steady in this rough economy, despite the fact that the University’s endowment is down. However, it seem as though the...
Published: December 11, 2008
Fordham has refused to provide healthcare to legally domiciled adults residing with employees, including same-sex partners, despite a unanimous faculty senate vote...
Published: November 20, 2008
According to a recent UCLA study, college students tend to shift to the ideological left concerning social issues between their freshman and junior years. Although liberal...
Published: November 13, 2008
On Nov. 4, Barack Obama was elected president of the United States of America. This election was historic for a number of reasons. While media outlets focus on the fact...
Published: October 30, 2008
Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC) has renamed its annual week-long autumn festival (formerly Oksoberfest) “Falltopia.” While some students who attended Oksoberfest...
Published: October 16, 2008
“The world has never been smaller,” said Paul Levinson, professor of communication and media studies at Fordham. With the United States less than three weeks away from...
Published: October 16, 2008
While both presidential candidates have expressed concern over the increasing number of students who cannot pay for college, their plans for remedying the situation differ...
Published: October 16, 2008
In recent years, the “Catholic vote” has become associated with the Republican party because of its stance on the issue of abortion.
However, according to administrators...
Published: October 2, 2008
On Sept. 3, Sarah Palin became the first woman ever to be included on the Republican ticket. According to the Los Angeles Times, ABC, CBS and NBC have run 77 stories...
Published: August 28, 2008
While college students relaxed and enjoyed their summer break, legislators worked to make significant changes in the student loan system. The combination of a revised...
Published: August 28, 2008
Colleges and universities across America seem to be feeling the sting of the poor economy, but Fordham University does not appear to be among those suffering. In the face...
Published: May 1, 2008
On April 22, a superdelegate and prominent political figure spoke at Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC). Donna Brazile, political commentator and chair of the Democratic...
Published: May 1, 2008
In spite of the prevalence of homosexuals at FCLC, some feel that the administration fails to adequately acknowledge its gay students. This sentiment is amplified by the fact...
Published: April 17, 2008
The final decision regarding the implementation of the new Core Curriculum for Fordham was made by a faculty-wide vote that took place on March 31. A majority of the faculty...
Published: Febrary 14, 2008
FORDHAM—Fordham students hit the streets on the night of Jan. 28 for the sixth annual Homeless Outreach Population Estimate (HOPE) in an effort to update statistics...
Published: January 31, 2008
FCLC—The Church of St. Paul the Apostle is ringing in 2008 by celebrating its 150th anniversary. Celebrations began on Oct. 28, 2007, when Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick,...
