Our story is the story of generations of students, educators, and alumni who believe in the power of a Fordham education to transform lives—and who give heart and voice to our guiding principle: wisdom and learning in the service of others.

This year, as we mark our 175th anniversary, we celebrate our Catholic, Jesuit roots; our abiding ties to New York City; and the hundreds of thousands of men and women whose lives Fordham has touched and changed since 1841.

Here are 175 stories, a mere sampling of the people, places, objects, gifts, discoveries, ideals, and events that have shaped—and been shaped by—the Jesuit University of New York.

Taken together, they provide a sense of Fordham’s history and influence. They link generations past and present. And they point us toward the stories of wisdom, learning, service, and faith that will continue to define us in the years and decades to come.

1 to 15: Origin Stories
1 to 15: Origin Stories
16 to 23: Fordham's New York
16 to 23: Fordham’s New York
24 to 44: Media with a Mission
24 to 44: Media with a Mission
45 to 59: Heroes of War and Peace
45 to 59: Heroes of War and Peace
60 to 65: Treasures from the Archives
60 to 65: Treasures from the Archives
66 to 82: Big Gifts, Big Ideas
66 to 82: Big Gifts, Big Ideas
83 to 90: Trailblazers
83 to 90: Trailblazers
91 to 101: That's Entertainment
91 to 101: That’s Entertainment
102 to 120: Wisdom and Learning
102 to 120: Wisdom and Learning
121 to 134: Legends, Lore, and Traditions
121 to 134: Legends, Lore, and Traditions
135 to 156: Sports
135 to 156: Sports
157 to 163: Places and Spaces
157 to 163: Places and Spaces
164 to 175: Faith and Service
164 to 175: Faith and Service
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Ryan Stellabotte is the Senior Editorial Director of FORDHAM magazine. He can be reached at 212-636-6537 or stellabotte@fordham.edu.