Since 1918, The Fordham Ram has reported on events close to home and around the world. The last four years have been no exception. Below is a collection of the most important and interesting headlines from the class of 2024’s time at Fordham University. While a lot has happened in their four years in New York, their senior year has been a remarkably eventful one. The staff of The Fordham Ram invites the class of 2024 to read, remember and reflect on these special moments from the last four years.

2020-21 Academic Year

Sept. 9, 2020: University Announces New Chosen Name Policy

“Chief Diversity Officer, Rafael Zapata, sent an email on Aug. 30 announcing that Fordham students can now change to their chosen name on Fordham records.”

Sept. 9, 2020: Pandemic Causes Deferrals and Smaller Freshman Class

“Fordham welcomed a smaller freshman class and faced a stark increase in deferrals this year as the fall semester started amidst a pandemic.”

Nov. 18, 2020: Fordham Students Share Opinions About the 2020 Presidential Election

“Following this year’s election, The Fordham Ram conducted a survey of 161 Fordham students to see what their opinions were regarding the 2020 election.”

Feb. 24, 2021: Stanford Marriage Pact Service Comes to Fordham

“This Valentine’s Day, nearly 4,000 Fordham students received their “ideal match” on campus over email thanks to the Fordham Marriage Pact. The Fordham Marriage Pact is an offshoot of the original Marriage Pact, a program created for Stanford students that went viral after its immense success and has spread to many universities across the country in the last year.”

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 Edward’s 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: Fordham Awarded $50 Million EPA Grant Last December

“Fordham was awarded a $50 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency designed to serve underserved communities in New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.”

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.”

Feb. 21, 2024: Fordham Named Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars

“Fordham University was recently named a top producer of Fulbright Scholars by the U.S. Department of State. Fordham’s Fulbright students are pursuing opportunities such as teaching, research, and a year of graduate studies in countries such as Taiwan and Estonia.”

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.”

April 10, 2024: “Eclipsemania” Takes Over Rose Hill and Lincoln Center Campuses

“Fordham students gather to observe the solar eclipse on both Rose Hill and Lincoln Center campuses. The eclipse is a rare occurrence that will not be witnessed coast to coast again until 2045.”

April 22, 2024: Fordham Administration Comes to a Tentative Agreement with FGSW and FRA Unions

“On Monday, April 22, President Tania Tetlow shared that Fordham University has come to tentative agreements with both the Fordham Resident Assistants Union and the Fordham Graduate Student Workers Union.”

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.”