Since 1918, The Fordham Ram has reported on events within the university’s campuses and around the world. Below is a collection of the most notable headlines from the class of 2025’s time at Fordham University. While much has occurred during their years in New York City, this past year has been a remarkably eventful one. The staff of The Fordham Ram invites the class of 2025 to read, remember and reflect on these striking moments from the last four years. 

2021-22 Academic Year

Sept. 15, 2021: Fordham Facilities Sustain Damage From Flash Flooding

“On Sept. 1, the first day of Fordham’s fall semester, heavy rain and floodwaters from Tropical Storm Ida damaged facilities across the university’s Rose Hill campus. The damage prompted university officials to cancel in-person classes for the rest of that week and temporarily close some areas on campus.”

Sept. 15, 2021: Father McShane Announces His Departure from Fordham in June

“Rev. Joseph M. McShane, S.J., president of the university, ​​announced in an email to the Fordham community on Sept. 2 that after 19 years he will be stepping down from this position at the end of the academic year.”

Feb. 10, 2022: Tania Tetlow, J.D., Announced as the New President of Fordham University

“In a post on the Fordham University Instagram, Fordham announced Tania Tetlow, J.D., as the 33rd president of Fordham University.”

April 11, 2022: USG Fails to Disclose Prior Sanctions Against Candidates

“With United Student Government (USG) elections starting today, Monday, April 11, The Fordham Ram conducted an investigation into USG election processes which uncovered a lack of transparency about candidates who break the organization’s lengthy rules while campaigning, raising questions about why USG does not disclose important information to voters.”

2022-23 Academic Year

Sept. 7, 2022: Dagger John’s Reopens in Student Center

“Dagger John’s reopened on Wednesday, Aug. 31, in the basement of the McShane Campus Center with all new food options.”

Oct. 26, 2022: Fordham’s Faculty Union Holds Rally in Front of Inauguration

“On Oct. 14, members of Fordham’s Faculty Union (FFU) congregated outside of Edwards Parade directly before the inauguration of President Tania Tetlow.”

March 22, 2023: Fordham Lifts Vaccine Requirement on All Campuses

“President Tania Tetlow sent an email to the Fordham community on March 20 announcing that the university will lift COVID-19 vaccination requirements for members of the Fordham community and visitors to campus starting on May 15, 2023.”

March 29, 2023: McShane Marketplace to Close for 2023-24 Academic Year

“The McShane Campus Center cafeteria will be closed and under renovation during the 2023-24 school year. Its closure will coincide with the start of ‘destination dining.’”

2023-24 Academic Year

Nov. 8, 2023: University Responds to Security Breach

“On Nov. 3, an emotionally disturbed man entered campus through the Walsh Gate turnstiles and entered a suite in Walsh Hall. The man was subdued by Public Safety officers and then transported by NYPD to a local hospital where he was later arrested.”

Jan. 24, 2024: Office of Residential Life Prematurely Announces Change in Guest Policy

“The Office of Residential Life prematurely announced a new policy allowing residents to have overnight guests of the opposite gender beginning in the spring semester.”

April 10, 2024: 4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles the Northeast

“A 4.8 magnitude earthquake originating in New Jersey was felt in the New York City area on Friday, April 5. Students share their experiences of feeling an earthquake on campus.”

May 1, 2024: Fordham Students for Justice in Palestine Organize Encampment and Protest at LC

“On Wednesday, May 1, the Fordham Students for Justice in Palestine organized a Gaza Solidarity Encampment in the Leon Lowenstein Center lobby at Fordham University’s Lincoln Center campus to urge Fordham to divest from Israel. After several hours, the NYPD entered the encampment and arrested 11 students and four alumni.”

2024-25 Academic Year

Sept. 4, 2024: McShane Marketplace Open After Months

“After over a year of construction, the newly-renovated Rose Hill Marketplace opened on Sept. 3. Located on the first floor of the McShane Campus Center, the Marketplace renovation features nine different food stations and expanded menus, new seating options that hold a capacity of 800 people and updated kitchen technology.”

Sept. 25, 2024: Thomas More College: 60 Years of Women at Rose Hill

“When the Fordham College at Rose Hill opened to women in 1964, it looked a bit different from the law and business schools’ coeducation journeys. The university opened a separate undergraduate school, Thomas More College, for women to enroll in.”

Oct. 2, 2024: Vatican Secretary of State Visits Fordham

“The Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin presided at the 11 a.m. Mass in the Fordham University Church at the Rose Hill Campus on Sunday, Sept. 29. Alongside him at the Mass were over 15 other priests and several student altar servers.”

Nov. 6, 2024: Bronx Residents and Fordham Students Talk Voting

“As polls close across the country, Americans wait in anticipation of the news of who the next president of the United States will be. In 2020, the election between former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden was called on Nov. 7, five days after Election Day, due to how close the candidates were in the polls. The 2024 election between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to be similarly close, with the potential that a winner be disclosed days after the election itself. On Election Day, The Fordham Ram reached out to students, alumni and community members on their feelings and engagement with the election.”

Jan. 29, 2025: Celebrating a Century of the Rose Hill Gymnasium

“Rose Hill Gymnasium reached its 100th anniversary on Jan. 16, marking a milestone as one of the oldest active gymnasiums in the United States.”

April 23, 2025: Fordham Community Reacts to the Death of Pope Francis

“Pope Francis, the first Jesuit pope, died at age 88 on April 21. Francis served as Pope for 12 years and was the first Latin American Roman Catholic pontiff. Known for his progressive policies and frugal living, Francis changed the idea of what a pope could be after the resignation of his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI.”

April 23, 2025: Fordham Men’s Basketball Penalized by NCAA in Major Infractions Case

“On April 22, the NCAA reported that it had officially sanctioned the Fordham Men’s Basketball program for past recruiting violations, handing down numerous penalties as a result of major infractions committed during the team’s recruitment of student-athletes from June 2021 to April 2023.”

April 27, 2025: BREAKING: All Fordham Student Visas Restored

“All four previously revoked Fordham University student visas have been restored by the federal government as of April 27, according to Fordham’s webpage “Updates on Evolving Political Landscape.” … This comes two weeks after the students had their visas revoked without a provided reason, and follows the first Fordham visa reinstatement on April 25. Across the nation, international student visas have been reinstated by the federal government following a slew of legal challenges brought by universities to the initial revocations. Fordham is among these universities, signing on to an amicus brief that challenges President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders.”