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Aaron Hollander, Ph.D., ARTS AND SCIENCES, adjunct professor of theology, has been promoted to become the first lay director of the Graymoor Ecumenical and Interreligious Institute, a ministry of the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement.
Carey Kasten, Ph.D., ARTS AND SCIENCES, associate professor of Spanish and director of the Initiative on Migrants, Migration and Human Dignity, was a coauthor of “Accompaniment as Institutional Practice: A Transdisciplinary Initiative Bridging Fordham University and the US-Mexico Border” in Best Practices in Jesuit Education published in February.
She also published “A Ruined Peace: Memorials, Youth and the Francoist Celebration of XXV Años de Paz” in the Journal of Spanish Cultural Studies on Feb. 17.
Kelly Roberts, Ph.D., ARTS AND SCIENCES, adjunct professor of English, was invited to serve as a resident writing mentor in Lambda Literary’s LGBTQ+ Writers in Schools Program. From March to April, she will lead a writing workshop for LGBTQ+ high schoolers, supporting them as they develop an original piece to be included in a city-wide anthology of student writing.
Lance Strate, Ph.D., ARTS AND SCIENCES, professor of communication and media studies, was a guest on the podcast Your Undivided Attention, episode 105, “The Man Who Predicted the Downfall of Thinking,” on March 6.
He also published the article, “The Shield of Perseus” in the journal ETC: A Review of General Semantics, Vol. 81, No. 1.
Larry Welborn, Ph.D., ARTS AND SCIENCES, professor of theology, published “To Repoliticize Paul: 1 Corinthians 11:19 and a Subterranean Stream of Greek Political Thought,” in the journal Novum Testamentum on March 6.
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Dean McKay, Ph.D., ARTS AND SCIENCES, professor of psychology, published the chapters “Anxiety Disorders” and “Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder” in the book Science-Based Therapy: Raising the Bar for Empirically Supported Treatments, published by Cambridge University Press on Jan. 10.
He also testified before the Washington State Senate on Feb. 13 in opposition to a bill to permit psychologists to prescribe medications, a result of a critical commentary paper he lead-authored titled “Suicide Risk, Psychosocial Interventions, and the Proper Role of Psychopharmacological Agents: A Comment on Hughes et al.” (2023) to be published in Professional Psychology: Research & Practice.
Michele Prettyman, Ph.D., ARTS AND SCIENCES, assistant professor of communication and media studies, published her article “Woman, Alone? Camille Billops, Self-Possession, and Older Women and Love (1987)” in the winter issue of the Feminist Media Histories Journal on Jan.1.
Samantha Stone, ARTS AND SCIENCES, adjunct professor of English, published a children’s picture book, The Kitchen Magician, on Jan. 30.
]]>Here are our recommendations for five things to do in March in NYC.
Free admission at the Whitney Museum of American Art is the perfect way to kick off or end the weekend. You’ll have access to current exhibits, music, artist-led programs, artmaking activities, and more. Admission is free but make sure to register beforehand to save your spot!
Every Friday, 5 – 10 p.m. and second Sunday of the month 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Whitney Museum of American Art, 99 Gansevoort St., New York, NY
March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor the impact of women in every field—including comedy. The Knockouts Women’s Comedy Festival returns for its second year, showcasing the talents of female and nonbinary comedians in Manhattan and Brooklyn. If you’re a student, use code STUDENT5 for $5 tickets to panels on March 8 and 9. Grab your friends and get ready for a night full of laughs!
Through March 9; Various locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn
As we welcome warmer days ahead, a scenic walk through nature is the perfect mood booster. Visit beautiful Wave Hill and immerse yourself in its tranquil beauty and take in insights about the grounds from a knowledgeable guide.
Every Sunday in March, 1 – 2 p.m.; Wave Hill, Bronx
Holi is a celebration of joy, renewal, and the triumph of light over darkness. Head to the Seaport to celebrate with lively dancing, music, storytelling, delicious food, and a burst of color as we welcome the arrival of spring.
Saturday, March 15, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; The Seaport, Manhattan
It’s not only a New York City tradition, it’s a Fordham tradition! Head to Fifth Avenue to cheer on the St. Patrick’s Day Parade participants, and you might even spot some proud Fordham Rams marching. Soak in the energy, the music, and the sea of green as the city comes alive to celebrate Irish heritage.
Monday, March 17, 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Fifth Avenue, Manhattan
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Sameena Azhar, Ph.D., GRADUATE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SERVICE, associate professor of social work, had her article, “‘I Would Prefer to Be Dead Than to Live This Way’: Lived Experiences of Stigma and Discrimination Against Khwaja Sira in Swat, Pakistan” highlighted in Cambridge Prisms Global Mental Health as one of 10 noteworthy articles in its 10th anniversary special collection.
Christopher Koenigsmann, Ph.D., ARTS AND SCIENCES, associate professor of chemistry, is a co-author on the 12th edition of General Chemistry by Ebbing, Gammon, Koenigsmann, and Wu. The book will be published by Cengage on March 7.
Joshua Schrier, Ph.D., ARTS AND SCIENCES, professor of chemistry and Kim B. and Stephen E. Bepler Chair in Chemistry, co-authored the research paper “Explainable Synthesizability Prediction of Inorganic Crystal Polymorphs Using Large Language Models,” published in Angewandte Chemie on Feb. 13.
Nicholas Tampio, Ph.D., ARTS AND SCIENCES, professor of political science, became an associate editor of the Journal of Politics on Jan. 1.
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Rufus Burnett, Ph.D., ARTS AND SCIENCES, associate professor of theology, provided the introduction for the lecture Faith Seeking Liberation: Xavier University of Louisiana’s Contribution to Theology at Xavier University on Jan. 30.
Elaine Congress, Ph.D., GRADUATE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SERVICE, professor and associate dean for special programs, published a new chapter titled “The Role of the Culturagram in Medical Education: Emphasis on Documented and Undocumented Migrant Families” in a Teaching Cultural Competence and Cultural Humility in Medical Education: A Practical Guide.
She also presented at the UN NGO Committee on the Status of Women. The title of her presentation was “Indigenous Women: Education and Poverty.”
Dora Galacatos, LAW ’96, FORDHAM SCHOOL OF LAW, adjunct professor of law and executive director of the Feerick Center for Social Justice, was one of two Fordham Law professors honored at the 2025 Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Annual Meeting, held last month in San Francisco. In recognition of her commitment to public service, Galacatos received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the AALS Section on Pro Bono and Access to Justice.
Susanne Hafner, Ph.D., ARTS AND SCIENCES, assistant professor of German, recently taught a workshop on codicology, the study of manuscrips, for the New York Classical Club Winter Conference at NYU on Feb. 1.
Sertan Kabadayi, Ph.D., GABELLI SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, professor of marketing, coauthored the research paper “From Theory to Practice: A Collaborative Approach to Social Impact Measurement and Communication,” published in the European Journal of Marketing on Feb. 10.
Ela Lesham, FORDHAM SCHOOL OF LAW, associate professor of law, won the 2025 Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Section on Aging and the Law Emerging Scholar Award at the AALS conference.
Lance Strate, Ph.D., ARTS AND SCIENCES, professor of communication and media studies, published the book Not A, Not Be, &c, (Institute of General Semantics, 2024).
He also published the book chapter, “Imagining a New Ashkenazi Motherland: Alternate History in Simone Zelitch’s Judenstaat” in Jewish Women Science Fiction Writers Create Future Females: Gender, Temporality—and Yentas, edited by Marleen Barr.
Akane Zusho, Ph.D., GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, professor of school psychology, was recently appointed Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Experimental Education (JXE). JXE is a highly regarded journal that publishes articles focused on expanding the understanding of how instructional, motivational, and social processes affect education outcomes for all students in the United States and beyond.
Pull up with your partner or a friend, or just vibe solo—either way, it’s time to head to the dance floor and get lost in the music. From bachata to Latin mix, get ready to learn new steps from NYC’s top dance instructors and dance the night away. It’s the perfect way to add some fun festivities to your Valentine’s week.
Wednesday, Feb. 12 and 19, 6 – 8 p.m.; Bryant Park, Manhattan
Celebrate Black History Month with an unforgettable night of music! Join the Harlem Chamber Players for a powerful performance featuring cellist-composer Akua Dixon, soprano Candice Hoyes, and other incredible artists.
Thursday, Feb. 13, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.; 515 Malcolm X Blvd., Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manhattan
2025 marks the Year of the Snake, a time of transformation, wisdom, and personal growth. What better way to welcome the Lunar New Year than with a dazzling parade, good food, and nonstop celebrations in Chinatown?
Sunday, Feb. 16, 1 p.m.; Bayard Street between Mulberry and Mott streets, Manhattan
Spend a fun-filled day at the Winter Carnival with games, winter sports, and more. Grab your family and friends, bundle up, and join the festivities—there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Friday, Feb. 21, 12 – 3 p.m.; Morrison Avenue and Lafayette Avenue, Bronx
Did you hear? There’s a sculpture oasis in Midtown. This exhibit brings 11 pieces by world-renowned artists to Fordham’s Lincoln Center campus, including Bjørn Skaarup’s Hippo Ballerina and Jim Rennert’s Inner Dialogue and Timing. These temporary installations complement the 10 sculptures on permanent display, like Chris Vilardi’s statue of St. Ignatius and Harry M. Stierwalt Jr.’s Ram.
Through spring 2025, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Lincoln Center Campus, Manhattan
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Orit Avishai, Ph.D., ARTS AND SCIENCES, professor of sociology, hosted a webinar, “Holy Rebellion or Religious Egoism? The Achievements of Religious Zionist Feminism and the Rabbinic Illiberal Backlash in Israel” on Jan. 23 with her co-authors Tanya Zion-Waldoks and Ronit Irshai. They discussed their groundbreaking research and their new book, Holy Rebellion: Religious Feminism and the Transformation of Judaism and Women’s Rights in Israel (Brandeis, 2024).
G. Lawrence Farmer, Ph.D., GRADUATE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SERVICE, professor of social work and Doctoral Program Director, was named a Society for Social Work and Research Fellow. He attended the SSWR Annual Conference held from Jan. 15 – 19 in Seattle, Washington.
James Fisher, Ph.D., ARTS AND SCIENCES, professor emeritus of theology, won the 2024 Distinguished Teaching Award at the American Catholic Historical Society Annual Meeting, held from Jan. 3 through 5 in New York City.
In addition, he presented the paper “Saving St. Peter’s: Parochial Education and Irish South Brooklyn, 1875–90” on the “Catholic Education in the Diocese of Brooklyn” panel and served on the panel titled “Haunted by the Ghost: An(other) Irish Turn in Catholic Studies.”
Jeannine Hill Fletcher, Th.D., ARTS AND SCIENCES, professor of theology, served as a panelist on the “Warp Catholicism: Fantastic Voyages in Space and Time” panel at the American Catholic Historical Society Annual Meeting held from Jan. 3 through 5 in New York City.
Lauri Goldkind, Ph.D., GRADUATE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SERVICE, professor of social work, had her article, “Introducing Generative Artificial Intelligence Into the MSW Curriculum: A Proposal for the 2029 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards,” named a top article of 2024 by the Council on Social Work Education. The list was released on Dec. 26.
Yuliya Komarova, Ph.D., GABELLI SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, associate professor of marketing, co-authored the paper “Lighting the Fire of Curiosity: How Agents of Transformation Can Ignite and Sustain Transformative Consumer Journeys,” published in the Academy of Marketing Science Review on Jan. 14.
Jenn Lilly, Ph.D., GRADUATE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SERVICE, assistant professor of social work, won the 2024 Best Early Career Scholar Article award from the journal Families in Society for her article “‘I Learned to Bottle Up My Feelings From a Young Age’: A Narrative Analysis of Latina Young People’s Family Mental Health Socialization.”
Jim McCartin, Ph.D., ARTS AND SCIENCES, associate professor of theology, chaired and presented as a commenter on the panel titled “American Catholicisms: New Directions for Religious History” at the American Catholic Historical Society Annual Meeting held from Jan. 3 through 5 in New York City.
Brenna Moore, Th.D., ARTS AND SCIENCES, professor of theology, chaired the “Reimagining Catholic History” panel at the American Catholic Historical Society Annual Meeting held from Jan. 3 through 5 in New York City.
John Seitz, Ph.D., ARTS AND SCIENCES, associate professor of theology, chaired the “Beyond Archival Silences: Clergy Abuse and Catholic History” panel at the American Catholic Historical Society Annual Meeting held from Jan. 3 through 5 in New York City.
]]>Join the Museum of the Moving Image in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday with inspiring talks, tours, a documentary screening, and more. Plus, enjoy free museum admission every Thursday from 2 to 6 p.m.
Jan. 17 through Jan. 20; Museum of the Moving Image, Astoria, New York
Who says you can’t see the stars in the city? Clear winter nights offer the perfect canvas for stargazing. Let the Urban Park Rangers be your guide as you bundle up and enjoy the pretty skies filled with stars, planets, and all the cosmic wonders—right in the Bronx.
Jan. 18, 6 – 7:30 p.m.; Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
Discover bold and boundary-pushing performances at Under the Radar, New York City’s premier festival for experimental theater. Held in more than 30 venues across the city, the festival celebrates creativity, equity, and collaboration with over a dozen groundbreaking productions from visionary artists from across the globe.
Through Jan. 19; Various locations
Step into an illuminated world where storytelling, public art, and mesmerizing light installations come together to create an unforgettable experience. Grab a few friends and enjoy a night of inspiration and exploration.
Through February; Fulton Street & Seaport Square, Manhattan
Lace up your skates and enjoy free ice skating at Bryant Park. Whether you’re an ice skating pro or just starting out, the rink is the perfect spot for some winter fun. Don’t have skates? No worries—rentals are available on site (for a fee)!
Through March 2, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Bryant Park, Manhattan
]]>That first snowfall at Fordham is always pure magic.
A proud tradition of marching in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade continued this year, with 800 Rams heading up Fifth Avenue—our largest turnout in years!
Our community came together to celebrate Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors, spreading joy, unity, and gratitude as bright hues filled the air and spirits were lifted.
We all took a moment from our busy lives to pause and appreciate the wonders of our universe during this year’s solar eclipse.
The famous Archie Tetlow spent the day on campus spreading smiles and soaking up all the love.
The Class of 2024 celebrated big as the Empire State Building glowed Fordham maroon in their honor.
Caps in the air and smiles all around at Commencement, where our graduates celebrated their final moments on campus before embarking on their next chapters.
President Tetlow and Fordham Board Chair Armando Nuñez met His Holiness Pope Francis while visiting Rome.
One plaza. Five schools. The Lincoln Center Block Party was the place to be on that June night.
This year, we celebrated 25 years of an innovative partnership between Fordham University and the official school of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
Incoming students kicked off their Fordham journey with three days of service during Urban Plunge.
Our cherished candle-lighting ceremony was a time to welcome and celebrate the Class of 2028.
A reimagined dining facility opened in the McShane Center, with space for nearly 800 diners and nine serving stations, covering cuisine ranging from halal, deli, and grill to pizza, vegan, and allergen-friendly.
Over 5,000 Fordham alumni, students, family, and friends came together at Rose Hill to cheer on the Rams at Homecoming.
The Men’s Water Polo team rose to No. 1 in the nation—higher than any Fordham team ever—after winning their fourth straight Mid-Atlantic Water Polo Conference title. We’ll never forget the electric energy of this season—so proud of our boys!
Who knew Big Bird and Scooby-Doo were friends? Our students got into the Halloween spirit this year.
Santa made a special stop on campus and hung out with Ramses—a forever iconic holiday moment.
Photos by Catharyn Hayne, Hector Martinez, Giorgia Sabia, Matthew Septimus, Chris Taggart, and Rafael Villa. Thanks to our talented students for also contributing their beautiful photos!
]]>Emanuel Fiano, Ph.D., ARTS AND SCIENCES, associate professor of theology, presented a paper, “The Sententiae Syriacae (The Laws of the Christian and Just Kings) in Their Imperial Legal Context,” in the Religious World of Late Antiquity session Back from the Dead: Lost Texts, Ideas, Things at the American Academy of Religion and Society of Biblical Literature Annual Meetings in San Diego, California, held from Nov. 23 to 26.
Jeannine Hill Fletcher, Th.D., ARTS AND SCIENCES, professor of theology, presented a paper, “The Price and Pain of Memory: Institutional Reckoning with White Supremacy,” in the session The Costs of Memory and Ethical Economies of (Un)Just Remembrance in the Religion and Economy Unit and Religion and Memory Unit at the American Academy of Religion and Society of Biblical Literature Annual Meetings in San Diego, California, held from Nov. 23 to 26.
She also served as a panelist for the session Christian Imaginations of the Other: The Impact of Religionization and Racialization on (Inter)Religious Studies in the Interreligious and Interfaith Studies Unit.
Karina Martin Hogan, Ph.D., ARTS AND SCIENCES, associate professor of biblical studies and ancient Judaism, presented a paper titled “Deborah in L.A.B.: Mother in Israel and Prophet like Moses” in the Pseudepigrapha/Deuterocanonical and Cognate Literature session Women and Women’s Voices. She also presided over the Pseudepigrapha Open Session at the American Academy of Religion and Society of Biblical Literature Annual Meetings in San Diego, California, held from Nov. 23 to 26.
Ki-Eun Jang, Ph.D ARTS AND SCIENCES, assistant professor of Bible in global cultures, presented the paper “Historicizing Canaanites: Ancient Historiography, Archeological Labels, and ‘Double Subjectivity'” in the Historiography and the Hebrew Bible session at the American Academy of Religion and Society of Biblical Literature Annual Meetings in San Diego, California, held from Nov. 23 to 26.
Stephanie Huezo-Jefferson, Ph.D., ARTS AND SCIENCES, assistant professor of history, won the Citizens and Scholars Career Enhancement Award from the Institute of Citizens and Scholars and the Mellon Foundation for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Kathryn Kueny, Ph.D., ARTS AND SCIENCES, professor of theology, presented a paper, “Skin-to-Skin Violence and Intimacy: Animal Skins and Human/Animal relations in Premodern Islamic Rhetoric, Law, and Practice,” in the session Animals at/as the Margin Between Violence and Non-Violence in the Animals and Religion Unit at the American Academy of Religion and Society of Biblical Literature Annual Meetings in San Diego, California, held from Nov. 23 to 26.
Aristotle Papanikolaou, Ph.D., ARTS AND SCIENCES, professor of theology and the Archbishop Demetrios Chair in Orthodox Theology and Culture, participated in a panel“Internal Debates Among Contemporary Churches About Religious Freedom and Human Rights” at Georgetown University on Oct. 22. The event was part of the conference Religion and Human Rights from the UDHR to Dignitatis Humanae.
Michael Peppard, Ph.D., ARTS AND SCIENCES, professor of theology, presented a paper, “The Festivals of Passover and Unleavened Bread as the Seasonal Setting of 1 Corinthians,” in the Pauline Epistles session Sexual and Temporal Bodies at the American Academy of Religion and Society of Biblical Literature Annual Meetings in San Diego, California, held from Nov. 23 to 26.
Kathryn Reklis, Ph.D., ARTS AND SCIENCES, associate professor of theology, was a panelist on the roundtableTypologies of Violence in Contemporary Television in the Comparative Approaches to Religion and Violence Unit; the Religion, Film, and Visual Culture Unit; and the Religion and Popular Culture Unit at the American Academy of Religion and Society of Biblical Literature Annual Meetings in San Diego, California, held from Nov. 23 to 26.
She also presided over the Business Meeting for the session Religion, Digitality, and Ethnography in the Religion, Media, and Culture Unit.
John Seitz, Ph.D., ARTS AND SCIENCES, associate professor of theology, presided over the session Afro-Atlantic Catholics: America’s First Black Christians by Jeroen Dewulf as well as the Business Meeting for the Catholic Studies Unit and Latina/o Religion, Culture, and Society Unit at the American Academy of Religion and Society of Biblical Literature Annual Meetings in San Diego, California, held from Nov. 23 to 26.
Magda Teter, Ph.D., ARTS AND SCIENCES, Shvidler Chair in Judaic Studies and professor of history, has an article, “Jewish Middlemen, Archival Myopia,” in the Dec. 5 issue of The New York Review of Books.
She also delivered the Yosef Yerushalmi Annual Memorial Lecture, titled “On Jewish Suffering, Jewish History, and the Need to Rethink Antisemitism” on Nov. 20 at Columbia University.
Christiana Zenner, Ph.D., ARTS AND SCIENCES, associate professor of theology, presented a paper, “Fresh Waters, Anthropocene Futurisms, and Anti-Colonial Narrative Option,” in the session Slippage, Flow, and Aqueous Extractions in the Energy, Extraction, and Religion Seminar at the American Academy of Religion and Society of Biblical Literature Annual Meetings in San Diego, California, held from Nov. 23 to 26.
]]>Just a quick stroll from our Lincoln Center campus, this market is the perfect spot for finding those one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list. Or, let’s be honest, you can just treat yourself to a sweet treat while you wander through the cozy booths, you deserve it!
Through Dec. 31; Columbus Circle, Manhattan
Take a trip to Brooklyn’s sparkliest neighborhood! The Dyker Heights Christmas Lights transform the streets into a glowing wonderland that will leave you in awe. Grab your fam and friends and walk around the iconic streets for free!
Through the first week in January, between 11th and 13th avenues and 83rd and 86th streets, Dyker Heights, Brooklyn
I mean, how could we not include the most famous tree in the world on our list? The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is pure holiday magic—sparkling lights, towering branches, and that classic New York charm. Grab some friends, sip hot cocoa, snack on some roasted peanuts, and soak it all in!
Through mid January; 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Manhattan
All aboard for one of the Bronx’s most enchanting holiday traditions! The Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden brings the season’s magic to life with miniature trains weaving through beautifully crafted replicas of iconic city landmarks. It’s a must-see for holiday cheer!
Multiple dates through January; 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx
Celebrate Hanukkah with art and music at the Jewish Museum! Create holiday sculptures, design festive cards, and enjoy live performances by Grammy-winner Joanie Leeds. Explore galleries and craft your own 3D Hanukkah lamp. This is an event perfect for the whole family.
Sunday, Dec. 15, 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; Jewish Museum, Manhattan
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