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The Diversity Action Coalition (DAC) has been working to ensure that the Lenni-Lenape and Wappinger Peoples are recognized as the inhabitants Fordham University rests on. (Mackenzie Cranna/ The Fordham Ram)

Proposal for Indigenous Land Acknowledgement Passes in USG Senate

December 2, 2020
Alex Trebek, a longtime Fordham donor and recipient of the Fordham Founders Award, died in 2020 following his battle with pancreatic cancer. (Courtesy of Twitter)

In Memoriam: Honoring Members of the Fordham Community Who’ve Passed Away

December 2, 2020

Faculty Senate Announces Intentions for Legal Action Against Fordham

November 21, 2020
As of Tuesday, Oct. 6, Rose Hill has reported 16 cases of COVID-19 in the last 14 days. (Mackenzie Cranna/The Fordham Ram)

Fordham Experiences Spike in COVID-19 Cases

November 18, 2020
Out of 161 student responses, nearly 88% stated that they had voted for Democratic Candidate Joe Biden in this year's presidential election, compared to the 80% who identified as a Democrat. (Mackenzie Cranna/The Fordham Ram)

Fordham Students Share Opinions About the 2020 Presidential Election

November 18, 2020
On Oct. 28, the chairman of the Board of Trustees sent an email to the Fordham community announcing the suspension of contribution to the faculty and staff retirement plan. On Nov. 9, the Faculty Senate responded. (Mackenzie Cranna/The Fordham Ram)

Faculty Senate Responds to University’s Freeze of Retirement Benefits

November 11, 2020
According to CBS News, Biden broke the record for the most popular votes cast for a U.S. presidential candidate. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Biden Wins 2020 Presidential Election

November 7, 2020
Exhibit Curators Kevin Powell and Kay Hickman disucussed what it was like photographing and interviewing the subjects of their new exhibit with the New York Historical Society. (Sarah Huffman/ The Fordham Ram)

“Hope Wanted: New York City Under Quarantine” Exhibit Curators Discuss Pandemic Life in New York City

November 4, 2020
The Ram Fit Center in McGinley’s basement has reopened with limited space and equipment and a new reservation system. (Sarah Huffman/The Fordham Ram)

Ram Fit Center Reopens With COVID-19 Restrictions

October 28, 2020
OMA Pivots To Virtual Events for LGBTQ History Month

OMA Pivots To Virtual Events for LGBTQ History Month

October 28, 2020
Fordham University is ranked 59th in New York state, and 638 overall. (Courtesy of LoansEDU)

Fordham Student Loan Default Rate Compares Positively to Other Institutions

October 21, 2020
The survey questioned 2,000 Fordham alumni about their experiences at Fordham’s undergraduate and graduate schools at both campuses. (Courtesy of FAAC Website)

Fordham Alumni Anti-Racist Collective Aims to Support ASILI’s Demands

October 21, 2020
The Office of Multicultural Affairs hosted

Office of Multicultural Affairs Celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Week

October 21, 2020
As of Tuesday, Oct. 6, Rose Hill has reported 16 cases of COVID-19 in the last 14 days. (Mackenzie Cranna/The Fordham Ram)

Students Informed of Additional Testing and Flu Shot Recommendations

October 7, 2020
Construction continues at McGinley as the university expects phase one of the project to be completed by August 2021. (Emma Paolini/The Fordham Ram)

Progress Made in Campus Construction Projects

October 7, 2020
(Hunter Benegas / The Fordham Ram)

Choosing Passion Over Fear

September 30, 2020
There will be two more rounds of mandatory testing this semester for students, faculty and staff on campus (Courtesy of the Fordham Website.)

COVID-19 Coordinator Updates Campus Community About Mandatory Testing

September 30, 2020
Padmanabhan, picured above, was previously the chief technology officer at Whittle Management. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Padmanabhan Announced As New Chief Information Officer

September 30, 2020
The Instagram page @blackatfordham catalogues students' experiences of bias and discrimination. (Mackenzie Cranna/The Fordham Ram)

Student Run Instagram Accounts Call out Racism At Fordham

September 23, 2020
In his email to the community, Father McShane describes how Fordham University has risen 8 spots up on the U.S. News ranking of national research universities. (Mackenzie Cranna/The Fordham Ram)

Fordham Addresses Rise in Rankings

September 16, 2020
Fordham faculty hosted 5 events on Zoom where attendees watched

Students and Faculty Participate in Scholar Strike Discussions

September 16, 2020
CAB hosted a virtual speaker event with Broadway star, Anothony Ramos. (Courtesy of Lianna Meehan)

CAB Hosts Successful Hybrid Welcome Week

September 9, 2020
The Scholar Strike was inspired by the similar strike initiated by NBA and WNBA players who stopped playing briefly following the muder of Jacob Blake. (Mackenzie Cranna/The Fordham Ram)

Fordham Faculty Participate in National Scholar Strike

September 9, 2020

ASILI Releases Second Volume of Demands

August 31, 2020

University Elaborates on Health and Safety Policies for Fall Semester

July 23, 2020

Administration Releases Anti-Racism Action Plan

July 16, 2020
Contract workers normally rely on their direct employers for payment and benefits. (Courtesy of Twitter)

WRA Creates Petition to Pay Contracted Workers During Coronavirus Pandemic

April 22, 2020
(Courtesy of United Student Government)

USG Announces 2020-2021 Election Results

April 15, 2020

USG Meet the Candidates 2020-2021 Held Online

April 3, 2020
Fordham's mutual aid spreadsheet is divided into sections based on different types of needs students might have. (Jennifer Hoang/The Fordham Ram)

Fordham Faculty and Students Start Mutual Aid Spreadsheet

April 1, 2020
Collins Hall is beloved by many at Fordham. (Courtesy of Ryan Di Corpo)

Collins Hall: Far in Distance, Close in Heart

March 25, 2020
Ramchella, based on Coachella, was one of the events during Commuter Week. (Jennifer Hoang/The Fordham Ram)

Commuter Week Brings Worldly Festivals to Fordham

March 25, 2020
USG asked the Office of Residential Life to consider leaving O'Hare open for students with extenuating circumstances. (Courtesy of Ram Archives)

USG Passes Residence Hall Accommodations Proposal

March 18, 2020
(Courtesy of Flickr)

Fordham Suspends All Face-to-Face Instruction for Spring Semester

March 13, 2020
Fordham Suspends All Study Abroad Programs in Europe

Fordham Suspends All Study Abroad Programs in Europe

March 13, 2020
Di Rende took over ownership of Enzo's three years ago after the passing of her husband. (Courtesy of the Belmont Business Improvement District)

Owner of Enzo’s Discusses Being a Female Restaurant Owner

March 11, 2020
Fordham Suspends Face-to-Face Classes Following NY State of Emergency

Fordham Suspends Face-to-Face Classes Following NY State of Emergency

March 9, 2020
Black students represent less than five percent of Fordham's udergraduate population. (Cameron DeChalus/The Fordham Ram)

‘Being Black at Fordham’ Panel Facilitates Discussion Among Students and Faculty

March 4, 2020
The changes to the budget committee's procedures are intended to reward clubs for using their money efficiently, as well as meet the needs of Fordham's clubs. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Budget Commitee Implements New Procedures

March 4, 2020
Liam Leahy launched Calamity Cookies to sell ironic misfortune cookies. He writes the misfortunes himself. (Sarah Huffman/The Fordham Ram)

Student Sells “Calamity Cookies” On Campus

February 19, 2020
The unannounced two-year admissions hiatus for the Fordham Classics graduate program came as a surprise to students. (The Ram Archives)

Classics Graduate Program Admissions Put on Hiatus

February 12, 2020
ASILI, the Black Student Alliance, whose members are pictured above,will be hosting events for Black History Month. (Courtesy of the Ram Archives)

Fordham to Host Events for Black History Month

February 5, 2020
Five Fordham students won the Deliotte FanTAXic competition. (Courtesy of Benjamin Haney)

Students Win Deloitte National Case Study Competition

January 29, 2020
Madi Burkart, GSB '21, is the secretary of Fordham's Expressions Dance Alliance. (Courtesy of Madi Burkart for the Fordham Ram)

Junior Passionately Dances Through Life

January 29, 2020
Public Safety's decision to extend the hours of the late night shuttle was based on a conversation with USG. (Jennifer Hoang/The Fordham Ram)

Fordham Announces Two Hour Shuttle Service Extension

January 29, 2020
The Trebek's son Matthew graduated from Fordham in 2013. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Trebeks Recieve Fordham Founders Day Award

January 22, 2020
Students from colleges accross the tri-state area apply every year to participate in Writiing Wrongs. (Courtesy of Gillian Russo)

Lincoln Center Student Explores LGBTQ+ Issues and Daily Life

January 22, 2020
Kaylee Wong, on the right, serves as the co-chair of the Jesuit Student Government Alliance. (Courtesy of Thomas Reuter)

USG Leaders attend Summit in Los Angeles

January 22, 2020
The campus remained closed until 5 p.m. as subways skipped local stops and the NYPD diverted traffic.

Lincoln Center Campus Temporarily Closed Due to Street Flooding

January 13, 2020
Thanks-Give-Away featured performances, food and prizes. Commuter students came together for the event.

CSA Hosts 17th Annual Thanks-Give-Away

December 4, 2019
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