It’s a tough time for college presidents, but Tania Tetlow thrives as a trailblazer at Fordham
The Associated Press 08-28-2024
[Tania] Tetlow has thrived in these barrier-breaking roles — even becoming the first Fordham president to sing the national anthem at Yankee Stadium. But she is acutely aware of the challenges facing her — and other college presidents — as they grapple with tight budgets, political attacks on higher education, and divisions within their student bodies arising from the Israel-Hamas war.
Meet the ManhattAnt, the ant that’s taken New York’s streets by storm
NPR 08-14-2024
“I was at someone’s rooftop the other day, on the sixteenth floor, and they marched by,” says Ellen van Wilgenburg, an insect researcher at Fordham University. “They’re everywhere. They’re literally everywhere,” she says. “They’re on my stoop in front of my building. When I walk to work, or to the Trader Joe’s, I pass several colonies.”
Are Catholic Colleges Unique?
Commonweal Magazine 08-29-2024
“Places like Fordham were really created for those first generation students: the Irish Catholics, the Italians, and the Latinos, and so many others. And so it’s a fundamental part of our DNA to be welcoming of all of those who would be excluded by the world, whose talent would be squandered,” said Tania Tetlow, president of Fordham University.
‘Social profit orientation’ can help companies and nonprofits alike do more good in the world
The Conversation 09-03-2024
“We believe that companies and organizations with a social profit orientation unleash the power of generosity in advancing the common good. They revitalize and strengthen themselves in doing so, partly because improving the lives of people and safeguarding the planet is good for business,” wrote Lerzan Aksoy, dean of the Gabelli School of Business, with two other marketing scholars who studied whether companies can and should go further with social and environmental policies.
NYC’s pollen monitoring station forecasts more allergies ahead
Reuters 08-29-2024
Once a week, from March through the end of October, a visiting scholar at Fordham University, Guy Robinson, checks this contraption to answer one question: What is making eyes itch and noses tingle? Located a block and a half from Central Park, this Burkard Spore Trap measures pollen in the air. Its the only one in New York City.
Bill Pascrell Jr., 14-Term House Democrat From N.J., Dies at 87
The New York Times 08-21-2024
He [Bill Pascrell] graduated from St. John the Baptist High School in Paterson and attended Fordham University in the Bronx, where he received a bachelor’s degree in journalism in 1959 and a master’s degree in philosophy in 1961.
Building belief in business education
The Financial Times 08-04-2024
However, Michael Pirson, a professor in the Gabelli School of Business at New York’s (also Jesuit) Fordham University and a pioneer in humanistic management, points out that there are long-established similar approaches in Asian schools embracing Hinduism and Buddhism, as well as in secular European universities.
Losing again? Trump rattled as the ‘Harris Effect’ surges in key states
MSNBC 08-13-2024
“Well, Joe Biden has stepped aside, and now Donald Trump is scrambling for a message, which is that she’s not that smart. That’s not really resonating with a lot of voters who have seen her not just as the vice president for the past three-plus years but as a Senator for several years. She was the attorney general for the largest state in the nation. She has a very impressive resume, more impressive than a lot of people who run for the presidency,” said Christina Greer, associate professor of political science at Fordham University.
Trump slams Harris’ call for a price-gouging ban, but 37 states already have their own
NBC News 08-21-2024
“This is not a blue state, red state issue at all,” said Zephyr Teachout, a professor at the Fordham University School of Law and senior counsel for economic justice in the New York state Attorney General’s office, which proposed its own price-gouging curbs in March 2023.
Harris pitches vision for America in speech
MSNBC 08-23-2024
“Whether it’s a woman’s reproductive right to choose, whether it’s caring about the environment, or whether it’s creating real jobs, the list goes on and on. So in doing so, she’s not only linking herself to a larger segment of the American public. She’s also showing just how different and out of touch Donald Trump really is,” said Christina Greer, associate professor of political science at Fordham University.
Harris, Trump make efforts to persuade undecided voters
ABC News 08-24-2024
“Partisanship is a hell of a drug. It’s a very strong sort of thing that ties us to a party. Back in 2016, lots of people thought that there were going to be a lot of Republicans who were going to not vote for Donald Trump. Turns out that that was actually not the case. Same in 2020. I expect the same to be true in 2024,” said Boris Heersink, an associate professor of political science at Fordham University.
When Will AI’s Rewards Surpass Its Risks?
Forbes 08-25-2024
“Introducing new technology is always a major challenge in any organization, and AI is pretty complex,” W. Raghupathi, professor at Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business, told Forbes. “The scale, complexity and difficulty in implementation and deployment, the upgrades, support, etc are technology-related issues.”
Opinion | The Cass Report: Biased or Balanced?
The New York Times 09-01-2024
It has been reported that most women in abusive relationships remain with their partners in large part because they lack the financial means to leave. Some of those relationships prove deadly: Over one-third of murders of women are committed by intimate partners,” said Elaine Congress, associate dean at Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service.
Friday’s jobs report for August is going to be huge. Here’s what to expect
CNBC 09-05-2024
“If they’re too aggressive for too long a period of time, without easing on monetary policy, this could lead to the giant ‘R’ and we don’t even want to say the word,” [Giacomo] Santangelo said, referring to “recession.” Santangelo is a senior lecturer at Fordham University.
Former FBI Deputy Director Hints Where Clarence Thomas May Have Broken Law
Newsweek 08-12-2024
Legal experts previously told Newsweek that it was unlikely that Garland would agree to open an investigation into the Supreme Court justice, even though Fordham Law School professor Bruce Green said that the Democrats “provide a strong case on the facts for opening a criminal investigation of Justice Thomas.”
These ants quietly took over Manhattan — and they’re not stopping there
NPR: Short Wave 08-26-2024
“I got one in here. There’s a bunch of debris in here, but you can see it climbing up the side. And it has the red thorax, so that’s how you can tell that it’s the ManhattAnt,” said Izzie Kaplan, student at Fordham University.
Kamala Harris is accused of being ‘soft on crime,’ but is there any evidence?
The Hill 08-13-2024
“The public is deeply concerned about crime. Whether and to what extent the public will transfer the qualities and actions Harris embodied as a prosecutor into her presidential candidacy is unclear. But Harris offers a stark contrast with her opponent,” said Joel Cohen, adjunct professor at Fordham University.
‘Bachelorette’ Jenn Tran says one of her remaining suitors is ‘going to be my husband.’ Fans want her to make the right choice.
Yahoo Entertainment 08-28-2024
Casting a Vietnamese American female lead in what Brandy Monk-Payton, an assistant professor in media studies at Fordham University, considered a predominantly “white, romantic fantasy space” may also have a unique effect on how the fandom responds to her and the men she develops feelings for.
Influencers at the DNC are connecting with people less likely to engage with politics
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution 08-21-2024
[Synclaire] Warren, who is a 24-year-old human rights researcher at Fordham University, said she began using her social media platform to promote her modeling work and now also promotes reproductive rights. “I think a lot of things evolving in that space, whether it’s gender-based violence, reproductive rights, menstrual equity, all those things I work on, can be unfortunately very taboo and hard for people to talk about, so I’ve really implemented it on my social media,” she said.
Americans do not want a gerontocracy. Here’s what we can do about it | Opinion
NJ.com 08-15-2024
“Even if a convention only passed a handful of very popular measures — such as age limits, banning self-pardons, ending gerrymandering, and limiting election spending — it could change American politics by rekindling conviction that our government institutions can work,” said John Davenport, professor of Philosophy and Peace & Justice Studies at Fordham University.
Why The NFL Finally Let Private Equity Onto The Playing Field
Law360 08-30-2024
Noting that the NFL’s current $110 billion rights deal, which runs through 2033, has an out clause that can be exercised in 2029, [Mark] Conrad said, “They have really everything going for them. So, I could see private equity money saying, ‘While there’s no sure things in life, boy, in the sports investment area, this comes about as close as you can get.”’
Who Gets to Own a Meme?
Business of Fashion 08-30-2024
In one filing, petitioner Jefferson Bates — who is unaffiliated with Lebron — said they intended to use the phrase for “advertising, marketing and promotional services.” If the trademark is granted, it would not only interfere with Lebron using it, but brands as well, according to Susan Scafidi, academic director at the Fashion Law Institute at Fordham University.
Harris set to take torch from Biden in unusual Democratic National Convention
Spectrum News 13 08-18-2024
Jacob Smith, an assistant professor of political science at Fordham University, said the speeches by Obama, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton and Jason Carter show the convention will “emphasize unity in the Democratic Party” at a time when Trump’s own former vice president, Mike Pence, has refused to endorse him.
After the Olympics, sports fever continues in Shanghai
SHINE 08-16-2024
Michael James Sowter, a coach at Fordham University, said the event was a new experience for him and a lot of the players. “I’ve had three players from China on my team at Fordham before, so it’s an exciting opportunity to come over here and experience some of the Chinese culture. We’re having a really nice time,” he said. “I would be more than happy to come back and do it every year.”
Study Evaluates Effects of Policing Gender, Sexuality in Sports
Diverse: Issues in Education 08-23-2024
“This toxic masculinity doesn’t just harm queer and trans youth, it harms the wellbeing of everyone,” said Dr. Laura Wernick, an associate professor at the Fordham Graduate School of Social Service, who co-authored the study with Dr. Derek Tice-Brown, an assistant professor at Fordham.
A Pigeon Named Dinosaur Will Sit on the High Line
The New York Times 08-14-2024
“They don’t perceive the reflection,” said [Dustin] Partridge, who worked on the study with researchers from Fordham University. “The sun comes up, they need a place to find food — insects or seed — or just to rest before they take off the next day. When they’re trying to do that, they encounter what we know is a reflection.”
‘I’ll remember her with contempt’: Controversial Columbia president departs
TRT World 08-16-2024
“When you’re going to Columbia, you know you’re attending an institution with a revered place in the history of American protest,” said Mark Naison, a history professor at Fordham University, in an April interview. Reflecting on his involvement in the 1968 demonstrations, Naison added, “Whenever there’s a movement, you can count on Columbia being at the forefront.”
Who Is Lilian Rebelo? Wiki Bio Details on Only Murders in the Building Actress
The Direct 09-05-2024
Lilian Rebelo, who is originally from Canford, New Jersey, went to college at Fordham University in New York City. The five-foot-two actress attended Fordham from 2017 to 2021, eventually graduating with a double major in Latin American Studies and Theatre (via LinkedIn). She joins fellow notable alumni like Denzel Washington, Alan Alda, and Lana Del Ray of the NYC institution.
A More Civil Discourse Results In A More Productive Debate
Forbes 08-31-2024
“Last week I had the honor of participating in a panel discussion about how we can all promote more civil discourse. The discussion was hosted by my alma mater, Fordham University School of Law, as part of orientation for new law students, wrote alumnus Jay Sulivan.
Kendra Scott embraces sports marketing for new campaign
Glossy 08-23-2024
In addition, [Tom] Nolan said, tapping into sports was deeply personal. “I am the first in my family to graduate high school, and sports was the reason I was able to attend college,” he said. “I played baseball and golf at Fordham University on a scholarship. I owe my career to the community of sports.”
HS SPORTS: Scranton Prep honors its past with Hall of Fame ceremony
The Times-Tribune 08-17-2024
[PJ] Carlesimo, a 1967 graduate, Fordham University alum and longtime basketball coach at the collegiate and professional levels, attended the first ceremony as an Extraordinary Sports Achievement inductee in the Scranton Prep Hall of Fame.
Garvaundo Hamilton, award-winning singer and former Jesuit, dead at 36
Black Catholic Messenger 08-16-2024
He [Garvaundo Hamilton] pronounced first vows two years later and matriculated to Fordham University, later transferring to St. Louis University and earning a bachelor’s degree in business as well as a Master of Arts in higher education administration.
13 Ingenious Small-Space Decor Tips (Inspired by Seriously Tiny Rooms!)
Apartment Therapy 08-25-2024
Check out Haley Karinja’s dorm tour of her Fordham University double decorated with light pink, white, and gold accents. “My friends often describe my room as having ‘cozy, pink princess vibes,’” she said in her dorm tour.
2024 MBA To Watch: Thomas Hutton, Fordham University (Gabelli)
Poets&Quants 08-24-2024
“I chose the Fordham Gabelli School of Business because it offered me a high-quality education in my hometown at a price that could not be beat. By winning the Dean’s Scholarship, I was able to go to school tuition-free, all but guaranteeing that my education would have a strong return on investment. I am so appreciative of Fordham’s Board of Trustees for making this opportunity possible,” said Thomas Hutton, a student in Fordham’s Gabelli School of Business.
Bill Pascrell, longtime N.J. congressman and fierce Trump critic, dies at 87
NBC News 08-21-2024
After having attended Fordham University, where he [Bill Pascrell] received a B.A. in journalism and an M.A. in philosophy, Pascrell taught high school history and was an adjunct professor.
Rep Bill Pascrell Jr. dies at 87
Northjersey.com 08-21-2024
After becoming the first in his family to graduate from high school, [Bill] Pascrell studied at Fordham University. There, he received a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in philosophy.
Democratic Rep. Bill Pascrell Dies At 87
Forbes 08-21-2024
A graduate of Fordham University and a former member of the U.S. Army, [Bill] Pascrell was elected to his 14th term in the House in 2022, two years after undergoing heart surgery to relieve blocked arteries.
U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. of New Jersey dies at 87
New York Daily News 08-21-2024
The grandson of Italian immigrants, [Bill] Pascrell became the first member of his family to graduate high school. He later received dual degrees from Fordham University, served in the Army, worked as a high school teacher and served as an adjunct professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University.
NJ Congressman Bill Pascrell Dead at 87
77 WABC 08-21-2024
The grandson of Italian immigrants, [Bill] Pascrell Jr. eventually served in the US Army and also attended Fordham University in the Bronx. He received a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in philosophy.
Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., longtime New Jersey congressman, dies at 87
CBS 08-22-2024
[Bill] Pascrell graduated from Fordham University and served in the U.S. Army for six years. He was first elected to the New Jersey General Assembly in 1988, and then was elected mayor of Paterson in 1990. He went on to serve in Congress in 1996.
Services held for Congressman Bill Pascrell in Paterson
PIX 11 08-27-2024
[Bill] Pascrell dedicated his life to public service. After graduating from Fordham University, he served in the U.S. Army and spent a dozen years teaching high school before breaking into politics. Pascrell was first elected to the New Jersey General Assembly in 1987, then went on to serve two terms as the mayor of Paterson. He was elected to Congress in 1996, where he served until his death.
AI Could One Day Engineer a Pandemic, Experts Warn
Time 08-27-2024
“The essential ingredients to create highly concerning advanced biological models may already exist or soon will,” write the authors, who are public health and legal professionals from Stanford School of Medicine, Fordham University, and the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security. “Establishment of effective governance systems now is warranted.”
Hearts travel better in a box
Politico 08-22-2024
AI models trained on biological data could create deadly pathogens, warn researchers from Stanford University, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Fordham University.
Charlie Munger Once Said ‘I Don’t Invest In What I Don’t Understand,’ Pointing To Mark Zuckerberg’s Facebook — Here’s Another Financial Guru Who Agrees With His Sentiments
Benzinga 08-13-2024
In June this year, the Museum of American Finance and the Gabelli School of Business at Fordham University hosted a tribute to Munger, who passed away in November 2023. The event highlighted Munger’s guiding principles and investment wisdom, including his famous principle, “Invert, always invert,” suggesting that complex problems can be addressed by first identifying what actions to avoid.
Fordham University students give back to the community through annual Urban Plunge tradition
News 12 Brooklyn 08-23-2024
Incoming college students at Fordham University are getting accustomed to life in the Bronx by giving back to the community. Students painted over rusted railings and added plants to Rose Hill Park. This is a part of a three-day pre-orientation program of about 300 students. Nora Chenoweth was a part of the program last year. Now, she is a mentor for first-year students.
‘His Expression Suggested He Was Trying to Solve a Puzzle’
The New York Times 09-01-2024
Dear Diary: It was 1980, and I was a student at Fordham [University]. Disco was king, and Studio 54 was the place to be. One Saturday night, although my girlfriends and I knew the odds of getting in were long, we decided to take a shot.
Amanda Seyfried: Net Worth, Age, Height & Everything You Need To Know About The Mean Girls Actress
Screen Rant 09-03-2024
[Amanda] Seyfried’s early life was marked by a passion for the arts, which she pursued during her high school years at William Allen High School. After graduation, Seyfried briefly enrolled at Fordham University but chose to focus on her burgeoning acting career when she landed a role in Mean Girls.
Law & Order: SVU — Kelli Giddish’s Season 25 Return Doesn’t Mean Amanda Rollins Is Coming Back
ScreenRant 08-18-2024
In season 24, Rollins suddenly announces that she has married Dominick “Sonny” Carisi (Peter Scanavino) and will be leaving the Special Victims Unit to become an adjunct professor of Criminal Behavior at Fordham University.
Study Reveals Staggering Bird Mortality from Window Collisions
Environment + Energy Leader 09-04-2024
Researchers from Fordham University, the NYC Bird Alliance, and the Max Planck Institute for Geoanthropology analyzed over 3,100 avian collision cases from wildlife rehabilitation centers across eight states between 2016 and 2021. Their findings suggest that the number of birds dying annually from window strikes in the United States could be approaching a staggering 1 billion – far higher than previous estimates.
Column: This back-to-school season, colleges in the Bronx are celebrating major accomplishments
Bronx Times 08-30-2024
The Business Initiative Corporation of New York, which is a sister organization to the BXEDC, is also working with the Fordham University Center for Community Engaged Learning on a grant that will fund environmental justice projects in EPA Region 2, which covers several areas including New York, Puerto Rico, New Jersey and the Virgin Islands.
10 Best Trial Advocacy Law School Colleges
Lexinter Law 08-25-2024
Fordham University School of Law, established in 1905, excels in trial advocacy law, ranking #4 nationally. The Brendan Moore Trial Advocacy Center provides intensive training, benefiting from top-notch faculty and extensive clinical opportunities. Graduates enjoy strong employment outcomes, with 88.1% securing long-term legal positions.
Credit Card Debt Spikes in NYC as Working Families Feel Post-Pandemic Pinch
The City 08-27-2024
On Friday, Alicia Velasquez and Julieta Rodriguez stood in line with hundreds of other parents at Fordham Plaza in the Bronx for an event sponsored by Fordham University and borough elected leaders so local children could pick up free backpacks and school supplies. Like so many in New York, these two mothers are caught in a financial vise, between rising prices and inadequate pay increases that have made getting by harder and harder.
Higher Education Under Attack – AUDIO UNAVAILABLE
KQED 08-24-2024
[Tania] Tetlow is president of Fordham University in New York. She is the first female president, as well as the first, who is not a Catholic Priest. With higher-ed under attack from many angles, Tetlow sees an urgency in turning things around.
The World (Radio): San Francisco, CA – AUDIO UNAVAILABLE
KQED 08-16-2024
Mark Conrad, a sports law professor at Fordham University, says that’s unlikely to happen. “I think it’s theoretically possible if there’s enough pressure on the IOC in future years to do that, but I think as more and more countries do pay athletes in the way – the IOC is going to say that it’s being taken care of by various countries if they wish to do so.”
The E! True Hollywood Story – AUDIO UNAVAILABLE
E! Entertainment 08-18-2024
17-year-old soap actress Amanda Seyfried was all set to attend Fordham University in Manhattan, but an audition for “Mean Girls” put her education on hold.
