May 11, 2022
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Hanif Amanullah, Managing EditorMay 11, 2022
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Samantha Minear, Assistant News EditorApril 27, 2022
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Natalie Fedde, Contributing Writer
A Letter Congratulating Graduating Ram Staff
May 11, 2022
The past few years have been especially challenging, and we want to thank all of our graduating staff for your constant dedication. Together we were able to revive the Ram and breathe new life into a 100+ year old publication, all while battling the pandemic (and floods).
“Girls,” Eddie’s Parade and Leaving the Nest
May 11, 2022
Why can’t there be a few more slow days on Eddie’s, lazily basking in the afternoon sun to the distant sound of balls thwacking off of spikeball nets? Where is the extra time to sit hungover in the cafeteria at noon on a Sunday, complaining about the dining hall food and going over the sordid details of the previous night?
Rev. Calvin O. Butts III to Deliver Keynote Address at 177th Commencement
May 11, 2022
The ceremony will honor Butts’ return to Fordham, as he has previously taught Black church history as an adjunct professor and returned in the spring 2022 semester as a distinguished visiting professor teaching in the Educational Leadership, Administration and Policy Division in the Graduate School of Education.
Fordham’s 2022 Honorary Degree Recipients
May 11, 2022
The following people will receive honorary degrees at Fordham's 177th commencement.
Fordham University Class of 2022 Valedictorians
May 11, 2022
FCRH Co-Valedictorian: Molly Henschke is graduating with a bachelor of arts in English with a concentration in creative writing and a minor in peace and justice studies. She is the president of Alpha Chi...
After Four Years at Fordham, A Look Back at Noteworthy Headlines
May 11, 2022
The Fordham Ram has covered events both big and small at Fordham over the past four years. Reflect on the good and the bad with this selection of notable headlines.
May 11, 2022
Baccalaureate Mass: Friday, May 20, 2022 at 6 p.m. — The Baccalaureate Mass at Rose Hill will be held in the Rose Hill Gymnasium. Music will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the event will be livestreamed for...
OMA Hosts Diversity Graduation Celebrations
May 11, 2022
Throughout the week of May 2-6, the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) and Office of the Chief Diversity Officer partnered to host five Diversity Graduation Celebrations. Each graduation celebration focused on a specific identity in order to celebrate the accomplishments of certain groups of Fordham students.
Study Looks at Mental Health in Graduate School
April 27, 2022
A recent study of mental health among Fordham’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) student population categorized 71% of the student population as depressed and only 27% as satisfied with their life. The number was even higher in Ph.D. candidates with 85% scoring as depressed, 53% scored as having some sort of anxiety disorder and only 18% scoring as satisfied with their lives. It was also found that students who identify with the LGBTQ+ community or as having a disability had a higher than average rate of scoring as depressed at 84% and 85%, respectively.
RHA Highlighted During Their Club Leadership Transition
April 27, 2022
The transition of power, often changing between academic years, has proven to be difficult for clubs — both big and small — at Fordham. As the executive boards change annually, the members must be certain to pass down club values, traditions, organizational techniques, new member recruitment tips and general guidelines to their successors.
Spring Weekend Returns to Campus for the First Time Since 2019
April 27, 2022
Fordham’s Spring Weekend 2022 will run from April 24 through May 1.
Fordham Students on the Stigma Behind Summer Internships
April 27, 2022
"When students hear the words “summer internship,” their reaction would likely be a little frightened and somewhat annoyed. For college students who are rising sophomores, juniors or seniors, the summer internship process is one that is very long and competitive. The purpose of these internships is to add experience to their resumes for future job applications and prepare students for a full-time position."
Student Life Council Discusses Campus Center Hub
April 13, 2022
The monthly Student Life Council (SLC) meeting was held on April 6 and focused on the theme of the Campus Center Hub.
USG Sustainability Committee Hosts Earth Week
April 13, 2022
The United Student Government (USG) Sustainability Committee held a series of events celebrating Earth Week.
Amazonian Wins 6th Annual Pitch Challenge
April 6, 2022
Amazonian, the company started by Elsie Ndema, director of Talent Acquisition at TheGuarantors, GSB ’13 and GSB M.S. ’22, was awarded $8,000 through the Fordham Foudry’s sixth annual Pitch Challenge on March 26. The Fordham Foundry, a foundation focused on helping Fordham students and alumni with their business start-ups and ideas, hosts the Pitch Challenge annually to allow both students and alumni to compete for start-up money by pitching their business ideas to a panel of experienced judges.
Rose Hill Dean’s Office Hosts New Event Series on Wellbeing
April 6, 2022
On Tuesday, March 29, the Rose Hill Dean’s Office held an event titled FCRH Wellbeing Evening. Hosted by FCRH Dean Rachel Annunziato, this event was the first in a new series of events focused on mental health and student wellbeing designed to help students de-stress. As the email announcement from the Dean’s Office reads, “we’ll eat good food, consider how mental health is portrayed in the media and most of all just have some time together to give our minds a break and talk about how we stay well.”