In the News – Fordham Now https://now.fordham.edu The official news site for Fordham University. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 19:48:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://now.fordham.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/favicon.png In the News – Fordham Now https://now.fordham.edu 32 32 232360065 Rams in the News: Denzel Washington Reflects on Role of Othello at Fordham and on Broadway https://now.fordham.edu/in-the-news/rams-in-the-news-denzel-washington-reflects-on-role-of-othello-at-fordham-and-on-broadway/ Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:19:46 +0000 https://now.fordham.edu/?p=202786 Extended interview: Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal on “Othello”
CBS News Sunday Morning 03-23-2025
“This is a 48-year journey for me. Forty-eight years ago, I played Othello at 22, right down the block at Fordham at Lincoln Center. I go past it every day on my way to rehearsal. It’s fascinating to have been too young for the part, and some may say now, too old. Forty-eight years experience, 48 years of pain, pleasure, and life has informed my approach to playing the role,” said Denzel Washington, FCLC ‘77.
This article was picked up by MSN. Washington was also featured in this CNN report, which was picked up by MSN and Yahoo! Entertainment

Fordham University hosts conference dedicated to spreading Pope’s vision in US
Vatican News 03-18-2025
Eighty-eight “public-facing Catholics”, including five cardinals, came together in New York late last week for a three-day conference hosted by Fordham University. The ‘ecclesial gathering,’ which was dedicated to Pope Francis’ 2020 encyclical Fratelli tutti, was the fourth in a series of annual conferences aimed at exploring the Pope’s thoughts and ministry.
The conference was also covered by the National Catholic Reporter, Catholic World News and Head Topics.

Authentic leadership in law: why integrity, not reputation, defines success
Canadian Lawyer Magazine 03-10-2025
Tania Tetlow, president of Fordham University and a lawyer, succinctly captures the essence of authentic leadership: “[Y]ou must be authentic. The myth of perfectionism is just silliness… To be a good leader, you need to be aware of your own flaws, have the ability to listen hard and take in information in all sorts of ways, and then be able to sit with it and give decisions the time they need while checking your gut and your values.”

A weak Pope Francis is wielding power and rewriting the narrative of how popes exercise authority
The Associated Press 03-22-2025
For the Rev. John Cecero, Jesuit provincial for the northeast United States from 2014-2020, Francis’ willingness to show his weaknesses while exercising supreme authority is consistent with his Jesuit training and the biblical teaching of St. Paul that “when I am weak, then I am strong.”

The Fordham University Hot Notes
Broadway World 03-21-2025
The Fordham University Hot Notes, one of Fordham University’s top acapella groups are proud to bring their celebration of jazz and pop fusion to 54 Below! Directed and created by the Executive Board, Hannah Crocker, Samuel Howe, Bridget Godfrey, Jasmine TIhagoane, and Erin Seidman all helped to create the raw, unique arrangements you’ll hear tonight. Featuring Hannah Crocker, Nicola D’Abundo, Patrick Driscoll, Lauren Fleissner, Bridget Godfrey, Samuel Howe, Brandon Macaluso, Estella Maguire, Julia Maling, Jaleah Ortiz, Michael Pontecorvo, Naiya Rookwood, Cadiz Salazar, Erin Seidman, Jasmine Tihagoane, and Brandon Williams.

Lawyers Must Not Stay Quiet in Face of Trump Attacks on Firms
Bloomberg Law 03-20-2025
Former Fordham Law School dean Matthew Diller says President Donald Trump’s actions targeting the legal profession will force attorneys to consider their role in upholding democracy. “Lawyers, especially those in leadership positions, need to rise to the challenge and play their role in defending our democracy, and not fold under threat of retaliation,” he wrote.

Can Judge James Boasberg Be Impeached? How Process Works as GOP Push Grows
Newsweek 03-22-2025
Cheryl Bader, a Fordham Law School professor, told Newsweek in an email Saturday: “I know of no precedent for impeaching a judge because a separate branch of government is unhappy with the judge’s ruling and wants to punish the judge rather than go through the proper appeals process. This is a disturbing congressional assault on an independent judiciary.”
This article was picked up by MSN.

Nvidia stock approaching a ‘death cross’: What that means
Yahoo! Finance 03-21-2025
Nvidia’s (NVDA) week-long 2025 GTC event is coming to a close on Friday, highlighted by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s keynote speech on Tuesday and announcements of the chipmaker’s newest partnerships. All while Nvidia stock’s short-term moving average nears falling below its long-term moving average, signaling a “death cross.” Myles Udland and Freedom Capital Markets chief global strategist Jay Woods [adjunct professor at Fordham University]talk more about Nvidia’s stock performance as of late.

Is nitrogen execution too ‘gruesome’ and ‘cruel?’ Louisiana is about to find out
USA Today 03-17-2025
The Constitution does not guarantee inmates a painless death. But Deborah Denno, a law professor at Fordham University, pointed out judges have deemed certain execution methods cruel and unusual punishment in the past.

Tariffs and fashion – how clothing prices will rise in a shifting US economy
KCBS 03-19-2025
Today, department stores are closing, tariffs are threatening cheap clothing, and one clothing rental company is thriving. To learn more about how the fashion industry is adapting to consumer trends and a shifting economy, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer [speaks with]Giacomo Santangelo, senior lecturer of economics at Fordham University

How the rise of SaaS transformed the tech industry
Tech Brew 03-21-2025
On the software provider side, SaaS has allowed companies to bring in a steady revenue stream and save costs on customer acquisition, according to Icheng Robert Chiang, a consultant and professor at Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business. That, in turn, has also led to a host of new entrants into the market. “What SaaS has brought is the barrier to entrance has decreased dramatically,” Chiang us. “So today, we are still driven by ideas rather than the up-front capital needed to realize that idea.

Meet Jp Reynolds | non-denominational, inter-faith, cross-cultural wedding officiant
Shoutout LA 03-19-2025
I was painfully shy in high school and when I got to college I knew I had to do something to break through what was keeping me from connecting with people. And so, I joined the school’s radio station, WFUV (Fordham University). If I worked at a radio station, I’d be forced to speak, but, I wouldn’t have to look at people. I soon found myself hosting a weekly two-hour arts-n-entertainment interview show. Yes, the shy guy ended up hosting a totally nerdy radio show!

Caribbean Matters: Slavery’s legacy remains in Puerto Rico
Daily Kos 03-22-2025
“The irony is that Latina authors often receive praise for illuminating the racial experiences of Latinas in the United States. Overlooked in that celebration is the complication that living in a Latina body is not a raceless experience nor a singular racial experience. Racialized as White, Black, Asian, Indigenous, and mixtures thereof, these categorizations matter to how one experiences Latinidad,” said Tanya Katerí Hernández, Afro-Puerto Rican at Fordham University Law Professor.

Master’s degrees for non-lawyers add value in a variety of fields
preLaw 03-22-2025
Barbara-Ann Boehler, senior director of the Corporate Compliance and Ethics program at Fordham University School of Law, said there is a seriousness of purpose when you take on a master’s degree program and invest in your future. “People respond to that in a positive way in the marketplace,” she said. “It’s not a generic degree. It’s a purposeful degree.”

East and West Celebrate Easter the Same Day in 2025; Could It Be a Step to Unity?
The Good News Room 03-22-2024
“I’m very happy that the pope is speaking in that way, and taking the initiative,” he [Aristotle Papanikolaou, co-founding director of the Orthodox Christian Studies Center at Fordham University] said. “And of course, the ecumenical patriarch has also made one or two comments recently regarding that. I think in ecumenical relations, public statements are made in such a way as to try to at least identify something where churches can move towards some kind of agreement.”

People, Planet, Profit: The Triple Bottom Line at the Heart of Bard’s Newly Top-Rated MBA Program
The Daily Catch 03-20-2025
“Most business students are not trained to worry about the future or to deal with climate change,” said James Stoner, a professor emeritus at Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business, a more traditional business school. Determined to shift this paradigm, Goodstein launched Bard’s MBA in Sustainability.

Anthony Dolan, Speechwriter Who Gave Reagan ‘Evil Empire,’ Dies at 76
The New York Times 03-18-2025
Mr. Dolan was a Roman Catholic who attended Mass daily and a fierce anti-communist. In a eulogy for his sister, Maiselle Shortley, last year, he told a story from when he was 6 years old:
“My mother took a course on communism downtown at St Mary’s Church from Louis Budenz, former Soviet operative and editor of The Daily Worker, who had become a Catholic and Fordham professor. She took Budenz’s talks to heart about communism’s global menace.

Mayor Adams Appoints Randy Mastro As First Deputy Mayor
City of New York 03-20-2025
[Randy] Mastro has also taught as an adjunct professor at the University of Pennsylvania Law School and at Fordham Law School. He has authored and co-authored articles in the Fordham Law Review, the Federal Communications Law Journal, the University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform, and the Seton Hall Law Review, among others. He has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Yale University and received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania.

Modern Fashion: Lisa Carrol Of LIVLY Clothing On The 5 Things You Need To Lead a Successful Fashion Brand Today
Medium 03-19-2025
Lisa Carrol is the founder and creative visionary behind LIVLY, a luxury children’s clothing brand inspired by her twin daughters, Liv and Lilly. As a former basketball player at Fordham University, Lisa’s journey into fashion is rooted in resilience, creativity, and a passion for creating a softer world for children.

SIGA Appoints Retired General John M. Keane to its Board of Directors
Yahoo! Finance 03-18-2025
​​General [“Jack”] Keane holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Fordham University and a master’s degree in philosophy from Western Kentucky University. He is a graduate of the Army War College and the Army Command and General Staff College. Among his numerous awards, General Keane was the first military leader to be honored with the Ronald Reagan Peace Through Strength Award at the Reagan Library and is a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Federal Government Extends Deadline for New York to End Congestion Pricing – Video Unavailable
NY 1 News 03-21-2025
“This is via a tweet, not an official communication, and veiled threats throughout said tweet,” said Christina Greer, associate professor of political science at Fordham University. “I think what we are seeing in this uncharted second term is the conflation of so many ideas. So on the one hand you’re seeing certain performative aspects, things that won’t happen.”

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WNBC 4: Fordham University President Addresses NYC Parade Viewers https://now.fordham.edu/in-the-news/wnbc-4-fordham-university-president-addresses-nyc-parade-viewers/ Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:03:16 +0000 https://now.fordham.edu/?p=202527 “Happy St Patrick’s Day from Fordham University, which is Irish to its core,” said Tania Tetlow in a recorded message during the 2025 NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 17.

“We were founded in 1841 by beloved Dagger John, Archbishop John Hughes, who knew that he needed to serve the hundreds of thousands of Irish immigrants streaming into New York. He knew that they needed not just food and shelter and jobs. They needed education. They needed investment in the talent that they brought with them, even as they came with the clothes on their back. And so he created a college that started with about eight faculty and six students and grew it into this incredible university that we are today.

We are so proud to continue the joyfulness of our Irish heritage on WFUV’s Irish show every Sunday. We are proud to revel in the academic intellectual heritage of Ireland. We created the first Irish studies program in the United States, and continue to educate our students in the glory of that tradition. And we are particularly proud today to march down Fifth Avenue with a thousand Fordham alumni strong as part of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.”

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Rams in the News: College Basketball’s Overlooked Gem Turns 100 https://now.fordham.edu/in-the-news/rams-in-the-news-college-basketballs-overlooked-gem-turns-100/ Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:25:27 +0000 https://now.fordham.edu/?p=202470 College Basketball’s Overlooked Gem Turns 100
Sports Illustrated 03-11-2025
Fordham’s Rose Hill Gym is the oldest on-campus arena in Division I basketball, hosting Army barracks, concerts, legendary athletes and much more in its storied history. There are so few places like it in American sports that are still surviving—a relic of a bygone era that has been lovingly maintained and carefully modernized so that it remains standing for the current generation of basketball fans to enjoy without sacrificing the old-school charm that allows fans to transport themselves back in time.
This story was also featured on Sports Illustrated’s YouTube.

Happy Anniversary Pope Francis!
Vatican News 03-12-2025
Amongst the well-wishers are the organizers and participants in “The Way Forward 2025, An Ecclesial Gathering,” at Fordham University, a Jesuit research university in New York City. The annual gathering focuses this year on the theme Fratelli tutti: Cultivating the Politics of Communion and Compassion. The two-day forum, organised in collaboration with Boston College’s Boisi Center and Fordham University’s Center on Religion and Culture, Sacred Heart University, and Loyola’s Hank Center provides a space for bishops, academics, journalists and Catholic leaders to gather to discuss important issues affecting the Church today, with the synodal perspective called for by Pope Francis.
See the video of well-wishes for Pope Francis here.

& Juliet Broadway Performer Dubbed ‘Real-Life Hannah Montana’ Breaks Down Her Unconventional Double Life (Exclusive)
People Magazine 03-15-2025
Juggling a glitzy life in the spotlight at night and a studious academic career by day, Jhailyn Paige Farcon has been dubbed a real-life Hannah Montana. The Fordham University at Lincoln Center student currently plays Imogen in the Broadway production of & Juliet, all while juggling the rigorous demands of being a college sophomore and a professional dancer. “I’m so fortunate that it is legit in the heart of the city, and it’s so accessible to like different areas…and seeing how many artists, successful artists made it out of the program and worked on Broadway or concerts or commercials – the program’s just so great,” Farcon explains.
This article was picked up by AOL.

Louisiana’s Jewish community protests nitrogen gas death row executions, seeing a link to ‘the decimation of our people’
CNN 03-12-2025
Nitrogen hypoxia also differs from historical lethal gas executions in a couple key respects: First, the fatal gas is not administered in a chamber but – in Alabama and Louisiana – through a mask worn by the inmate, said Deborah Denno, a professor at Fordham Law School who for decades has studied the death penalty and execution methods.
This article was picked up by MSN, Yahoo! News, and AOL.

Opinion: The Age of Trump Has Its Prophet: Pope Francis
The New York Times 03-13-2025
“For this pope has emerged in the face of perilous global trends that have at times left the forces of liberal democracy reeling — nationalism, populism, disinformation, xenophobia, economic inequality and authoritarianism. A world without a pope like Francis will in some ways resemble a Hobbesian dystopia without a prophet pointing to our better angels or a sensible idealist showing a better way,” wrote David Gibson, director of the Center on Religion and Culture at Fordham University.

From hospital, Pope Francis marks 12th anniversary
Reuters 03-12-2025
David Gibson, a U.S. academic who has followed the papacy closely, said Francis “has come to seem like the indispensable pope” for many Catholics. “Francis has really reset the expectations for what a pope should be: a pastor who welcomes all and judges no one of good will,” said Gibson, director of Fordham University’s Center on Religion and Culture.
This article was picked up by MSN, U.S. News & World Report, and AOL.

Columbia arrest becomes mayoral race focal point
Politico 03-11-2025
Fordham University professor and political scientist Christina Greer pointed to candidates like Myrie, Adrienne Adams or Lander — left-of-center hopefuls who are polling far behind Cuomo — as potential beneficiaries of a nod from the paper. The Times endorsement famously boosted Kathryn Garcia into a close second place finish against Adams in 2021.

Trump Is Unleashing a Chaos Economy
The Atlantic 03-14-2025
As the Yale Law professor Jerry Mashaw wrote for Fordham Law Review, “The authority of all law relies on a set of complex reasons for believing that it should be authoritative. Unjustifiable law demands reform, unjustifiable legal systems demand revolution.” That our elected officials are required to explain themselves, to give reasons for the actions they take, is a cornerstone of democratic accountability. Without clear reasons, it’s not just businesses that are at stake. It’s democratic governance.
This article was picked up by MSN, Yahoo! News, and AOL.

Meet Ed Martin, Trump’s ‘ball of fire’ top prosecutor in DC
The Hill 03-17-2025
Bruce Green, a legal ethics professor at Fordham University Law School, said that “all the problems” with Martin seem to stem from his belief that he is an attorney for Trump. “He seems to think that his job is to do Donald Trump’s bidding and/or to promote his interests, including his political interests, and that’s wrong,” Green said.
This article was picked up by AOL.

Fintech Investor Ross Stevens Gives $100 Million for Olympic and Paralympic Athletes’ Financial Security
The Chronicle of Philanthropy 03-10-2025
Maurice Cunniffe, and his wife, Carolyn Dursi Cunniffe, gave $100 million to support the construction of a new science building on the [Fordham] University’s Rose Hill campus and to launch new and expand existing STEM degree programs. Maurice Cunniffe is a Fordham alumnus going back to his high school days. He graduated from Fordham Prep in 1950, and then earned a bachelor’s degree in physics from Fordham University in 1954. He went on to have a varied career.

Perkins Coie Sues Trump Administration Over Executive Order (3)
Bloomberg Law 03-11-2025
Lawyers have said the firm’s case against the administration is strong. Bruce Green, a legal ethics professor at Fordham School of Law, said the denial of security clearances denies due process for lawyers and their clients. The requirement that contractors disclose ties to the firm for arbitrary and political reasons denies their right to counsel of their choice, he said.

Catherine Mowry LaCugna’s feminist theology of the Trinity inspired a generation
America Magazine 03-11-2025
Born in 1952 in Seattle, Wash., LaCugna attended Holy Names Academy and Seattle University, from which she graduated in 1974. She earned her doctorate in theology from Fordham University in New York in 1979. After teaching stints at Fordham and Vassar College, she joined the faculty at the University of Notre Dame in 1981.

For advancement in hospitality, health informatics, and real estate, Fordham Master’s programs are the future
Times Union 03-14-2025
Whether you’re a recent college graduate or an adult who has been in the workforce for years, Fordham University’s top-ranked Master’s programs in hospitality, applied health informatics, and real estate provide unmatched opportunity for professional growth. And with campuses throughout New York City (Bronx, Manhattan, and Westchester County), one of the most dynamic cities in the world and global headquarters to numerous industries, Fordham is the ideal training ground for any level.

A New Fordham University Program Aims to Make Healthcare More Accessible
Westchester Magazine 03-14-2025
The healthcare industry is growing rapidly in Westchester and beyond. Patient and healthcare data are advancing quickly, with demands for health informaticians in healthcare organizations, pharmaceutical companies, and insurance companies, among others. The Applied Health Informatics (AHI) masters program at Fordham University was developed out of a need for a practical, foundational approach to the subject of health informatics.

Wayland Native Running Boston Marathon, Fundraising For Homeless
Patch 03-15-2025
When he crosses the finish line at Copley Square, Angelo Ferreira won’t just be completing his first-ever marathon. He’ll also be raising money for Massachusetts’ homeless population. “My dad used to drive his truck out on Thanksgiving and deliver turkeys,” Ferreira said. The 23-year-old Fordham student, currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in finance, grew up in Wayland. His family, including his twin brother and sister, have deep ties to community advocacy.

US tariffs could impact job market, analysts say
Staffing Industry Analysis 03-04-2025
In a statement on Monday, Monster Economist Giacomo Santangelo noted the US labor market continues to exhibit robust growth overall in the healthcare and retail sectors. However, tariffs on industries such as steel and automotive can be a factor in reducing job opportunities. New graduates and those entering the job market face a challenging landscape, particularly in government or aide roles.

To love is to feel loss
Amsterdam News 03-13-2025
I have been thinking about the passing of Roberta Flack and Roy Ayers quite a lot lately. Both artists filled my home and my heart with melodies that seemed to bring me closer to understanding myself and my place in this convoluted world. Both artists represented a type of blackness that explored unbridled joys and pains as they exhibited unparalleled talents on their respective instruments,” wrote Christina Greer, associate professor of political science at Fordham University.

Opinion: There’s a better way to say ‘you’re fired!’
CT Insider 03-07-2025
“I have written and researched management subjects for many decades as a practitioner and academic. I can tell you virtually all of the research shows that ‘kindness’ and ‘truthfulness’ always work over the long haul for the betterment of the company, shareholders and employees. The ‘tough guy’ manager may win for the short term, but never for the long haul,” wrote William Baker, Ph.D., professor of graduate education at Fordham University.

On 12th Anniversary: Pope Francis’ Impact on Catholic LGBTQ+ Issues
New Ways Ministry 03-13-2025
Fr. Bryan Massingale, theology professor, Fordham University, New York: ““I believe Pope Francis will be known as one of the most consequential popes in Catholic history. . . .I never imagined I would hear a Catholic pope speak so warmly and positively about the LGBTQ community.”

Matt Gold/Margo Schlanger/Mihir Desai
KPFA 03-12-2025
Joining us is Matt Gold, a Professor of Law at Fordham University where he teaches International Trade Law. He frequently consults with U.S. business on the renegotiation of NAFTA and other U.S. trade agreements, has been consulted by the White House, National Security Council staff, State Department, and members of Congress on issues at the intersection of trade and national security, and he advised President Obama’s reelection campaign and was trade policy advisor to Joe Biden’s 2020 reelection campaign.

Woman Becomes a Nun at 17 to ‘Fulfill’ Her Mother’s Wishes. She Recalls Exact Moment She Realized She Had to Leave (Exclusive)
People Magazine 03-14-2025
Unlike cloistered nuns, [Maryanne] Braverman went to live in an active convent that worked with unwed mothers and troubled children, who were either considered “delinquent or PINS, which means [a]person in need of supervision,” she says. She was also taught classes in what was known as the “House of Studies” at the religious property in Peekskill, which was affiliated with Fordham University.

Meet the Cast of SMASH, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
Broadway World 03-11-2025
He [Nicholas Matos] has also performed in several staged readings of new works including Wonder (Produced by Jill Furman) and The Female Pope with The New Group. He is currently earning a BA in Theater at Fordham University.

Open-Door Playhouse Debuts THE NOTE IN THE WALL In April
Broadway World 03-12-2025
Peter Prizel is the playwright. He is the author of two fiction books, The Fermented Savior and An Angelic Folly. He also writes poetry. Based in Bedford Falls, New York, he is the recipient of a Master’s Degree from Fordham University.

American Artist’s Love Letter to Octavia E. Butler
Hyperallergic 03-11-2025
“Parable of the Sower was set in a post-apocalyptic United States that mirrors the authoritarianism and precarity of our current moment. Butler knew California wildfires would grow more devastating with time, and in a harrowing twist, Artist’s former home in Altadena burned down in January 2025. Endless questions arose for me while viewing Artist’s exploration and appreciation of Butler,” wrote Alexandra Thomas, assistant professor of art history at Fordham University.

Grace Bay Club’s iconic Infiniti Sushi Bar reimagined, redesigned and unveiled in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands
TCI SUN Newspaper 03-12-2025
A Detroit native, Young [Huh] attended the Cranbrook School, received a degree in English from Smith College and a law degree from Fordham University. While pursuing further education and an internship in interior design, Young discovered her true calling and founded her eponymous New York City-based design firm in 2007.

Two Remarkable Women Honoured by UJ for Changing Lives and Inspiring Generations
Good Things Guy 03-13-2025
Her [Barbara Masekela] words carried the weight of history – of a life spent fighting against oppression and working towards a more just world. Born in Johannesburg and raised in eMalahleni and Alexandra, she grew up in a politically conscious family. Her passion for education took her across continents, from the University of Botswana, Lesotho, and Swaziland, to Fordham University in the US.

Producer Joseph Di Palma Dies at 94
The Hollywood Reporter 03-15-2025
He [Palma] earned a B.A. from Columbia University in 1952 and, following his service in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, graduated with a law degree from Fordham University in 1958. A year later, he got his master of laws degree in taxation at NYU.
This article was picked by Yahoo! News.

2025 softball season is underway. Here are 21 top Stanislaus District returners this spring
The Modesto Bee 03-14-2025
Merzon helped lead the Lions to their second section and NorCal titles in three seasons last year as a junior. Then, a few weeks after a deep playoff run, she committed to play college softball at Fordham University.
This article was picked up by Yahoo! News.

Hippo Ballerina Returns to the Upper West Side – VIDEO UNAVAILABLE
Spectrum NY 1 03-12-2025
This popular sculpture by artist Bjorn Skaarup debuted in Dante park at Lincoln Center back in 2017, and between 2019 and 2022, she and her copper tutu attracted crowds wherever she was placed, including the flat iron district and at Pershing Square Plaza by Grand Central Terminal. By placing this 15 foot 2.5 ton bronze sculpture as the centerpiece of Fordham University’s free outdoor sculpture garden, officials help visitors will also check out several other sculptures that were added for this exhibit throughout the spring.

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Canadian Lawyer: Tania Tetlow on Why Integrity, not Reputation, Defines Success https://now.fordham.edu/in-the-news/canadian-lawyer-tania-tetlow-on-why-integrity-not-reputation-defines-success/ Mon, 10 Mar 2025 19:43:32 +0000 https://now.fordham.edu/?p=202820 Fordham’s president discusses how authentic leadership is about more than intellect in this article.

Tania Tetlow, president of Fordham University and a lawyer, succinctly captures the essence of authentic leadership: “[Y]ou must be authentic. The myth of perfectionism is just silliness… To be a good leader, you need to be aware of your own flaws, have the ability to listen hard and take in information in all sorts of ways, and then be able to sit with it and give decisions the time they need while checking your gut and your values.”

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Rams in the News: Fordham Receives $100 Million Gift to Expand STEM Programs https://now.fordham.edu/in-the-news/rams-in-the-news-fordham-receives-100-million-gift-to-expand-stem-programs/ Mon, 10 Mar 2025 16:25:48 +0000 https://now.fordham.edu/?p=202274 Fordham Receives $100 Million Gift to Expand STEM Programs
Bloomberg 03-06-2025
Fordham University is getting a $100 million gift — the largest in the school’s history — to build a new science building on its Bronx campus and expand STEM offerings. The donors are Maurice and Carolyn Cunniffe, Fordham alumni whose careers spanned investment banking and the cosmetics industry. Their goal is to improve science literacy and promote STEM-based professions at a time when a growing number of college-bound students say they want to major in science, technology, engineering and mathematics-based fields.
This article was picked up by MSN, and The Cunniffe’s gift was also noted in Forbes and The Bronx Times.

The 2025 Law Power 100
City & State New York 03-03-2025
Jerry Goldfeder: A professor at Fordham Law School, where he directs the Voting Rights and Democracy Law Project, Goldfeder is a go-to campaign attorney with an encyclopedic knowledge of New York election law.

Joseph Landau–Dean, Fordham University School of Law: Joseph Landau became the new dean of Fordham University School of Law last year, the 12th person to hold the role and first LGBTQ+ individual to lead the Upper West Side law school. Previously, Landau was the school’s associate dean for academic affairs for three years and a faculty member starting in 2010.

Who’s Who in Emerging Tech
City & State New York 02-24-2025
Anand Padmanabhan has built a career transforming information technology ecosystems into agile, future-ready infrastructures. As Fordham University’s chief information officer, he has led an initiative to shift 85% of operations to the cloud. His experience – from shaping IT strategies at Whittle School & Studios to leading transformation at The New School – makes him a top leader in education technology. His goal is to simplify technology for users, streamlining IT services, enhancing research capabilities and scaling resources efficiently.

The US is killing someone by firing squad for the 1st time in 15 years. Here’s a look at the history
The Associated Press 03-05-2025
As South Carolina plans to carry our the first firing squad execution in 15 years in the United States, Professor Deborah Denno of the Fordham School of Law talks about the history of the unusual method to carry out the death penalty, currently only authorized in five states.
This interview was picked up by ABC News, MSN, U.S. News & World Report, AOL, and Denno was also quoted about firing squads in The Associated Press, USA Today, NBC News, The Mirror, The Post and Courier, and Straight Arrow News.

Meet the federal worker who went rogue: ‘I hope that it lights a fire under people’
The Associated Press 03-10-2025
[Karen] Ortiz received her undergraduate degree at Columbia University and her law degree at Fordham University. She knew she wanted to become a judge ever since her high school mock trial as a Supreme Court justice. Civil rights has been a throughline in her career, and Ortiz said she was “super excited” when she landed her job at the EEOC. “This is how I wanted to finish up my career,” she said. “We’ll see if that happens.”
This article was picked up by ABC News, MSN, Yahoo! News, AOL, U.S. News & World Report, The Independent, Fortune, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, The Denver Gazette, MarketBeat, Newsday, and Audacy.

On an Itchy Dorm Room Couch, They Finally Broke the Ice
The New York Times 03-07-2025
Mayarita Jade Castillo and Jalen Lashay Glenn didn’t exactly hit it off when they met at the birthday party of a mutual friend in September 2013. Both were sophomores at Fordham University, and Mr. Glenn, known for his gregarious personality, attempted to chat with the more reserved Ms. Castillo.
This article was picked up by DNYUZ.

New Yorkers Stressed by Prices Now Face Higher Electricity Bills
Bloomberg 03-05-2025
“When it comes to inflation, New Yorkers are going through the same thing everyone else is, only worse,” said Giacomo Santangelo, an economics professor at Fordham University. “Con Ed making an announcement that they’re going to increase costs only makes things worse.”
This article was picked up by Yahoo! Finance.

Federal Worker Firings Could Imperil the Economy. But the Damage Is Yet to Be Seen in the Data
U.S. News & World Report 03-05-2025
“Despite President Trump’s rhetoric on bolstering domestic drilling and supporting American workers, his administration’s policy decisions have paradoxically led to job losses in key sectors,” said Giacomo Santangelo, an economist at Monster.com who is also a senior lecturer and director of the international political economy program at Fordham University.
This article was picked up by MSN.

The Dems’ ‘Let’s All Wear Pink’ Stunt Fell Painfully Flat. Here’s Why.
Huff Post 03-05-2025
When played right, color coordination can be powerful. When you’re not empowered to speak, fashion can speak volumes, said Susan Scafidi, a professor, and founder and director of Fashion Law Institute at Fordham Law School. “On an evening when the members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus have no microphone, their collective splash of bright fuchsia in the House Chamber at least reminds viewers of their existence every time the camera pans across the room,” Scafidi told HuffPost.
This article was picked up by MSN.

How Much Has Cuomo Scrambled the Mayoral Race?
New York Magazine: Intelligencer 03-10-2025
“You know, Trump, Cuomo, Adams ‘can’t play in the sandbox well with others,’ ‘a lot of potential to do good, but they choose not to.’ There are a lot of conversations that could link the three in their quasi-similar personality styles at times. It’ll be interesting to see if that’s a strategy that some candidates go for or if it’s something else,” said Dr. Christina Greer, associate professor of political science at Fordham University.

Shareholders are showing signs of DEI fatigue as activists push for more votes
Yahoo! Finance 03-08-2025
Fordham University School of Law professor Atinuke Adediran said “it’s coming from all sides.” Adediran — who researches reputation, financial, and social risks related to corporate race policies — expects that “most anti-DEI proposals are likely to be turned down, as they were before.”
This article was picked up by AOL.

How Trump’s Tariffs Are Ushering In A New World Order
Forbes 03-04-2025
“There’s lots of reasons you buy things, and most businesses are to some degree always on the lookout for a cheaper, better way to do things. That’s standard business practice. Now, all of a sudden, there’s a new administration and we’re talking tariffs. Everybody is starting to look for alternatives. If those exist in the U.S., that company supplier may benefit from that. But you have to ask yourself, well, why wasn’t the customer in this case already buying American?,” said Paul Johnson, executive director of the Gabelli Center for Global Security Analysis at Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business.

Trump Law Firm Attacks Inflict Pain, Even on Shaky Legal Ground
Bloomberg Law 03-10-2025
Perkins Coie plans to challenge the “patently unlawful” order, the firm said in a March 6 statement. It will have a strong case against the “arbitrary and capricious” directive, said Bruce Green, a legal ethics professor at Fordham Law School. “This violates those parties’ right to legal assistance from lawyers of their choosing as well as to a fair opportunity to contract with the government,” Green said. The order also violates the firm’s due process rights, according to Green.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Returns to Detroit, With Dancer Jacquelin Harris Celebrating Family and Performance Roots
Michigan Chronicle 03-04-2025
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is set to bring its electrifying performances to Detroit, where dancer Jacquelin Harris, a North Carolina native with deep family roots in the city, prepares to take the stage in her home away from home. As part of the company’s 2025 coast-to-coast U.S. tour, Harris will perform in Detroit from March 14-16, during a season
honoring the life and legacy of the late Judith Jamison.

Inside an episode some conservatives use to bash Cardinal McElroy, and why they’re wrong
National Catholic Reporter 03-10-2025
“Basically, the conservative critics and the opponents of Pope Francis see the sexual abuse crisis as another weapon for their culture war,” said David Gibson, director of the Center on Religion and Culture at Fordham University. “They are less interested in the victims and in reforms than they are in scoring points.” “This is also a Catholic media story and a right-wing media story. There are no responsible journalists raising this as an issue, because there’s nothing there,” he said.

Experts say firing squad executions are quick and sure. Why are they rarely used in the US?
The Post and Courier 03-04-2025
Of the 144 civilians executed by firing squad in the course of U.S. history (with records dating back to 1608), only two were reported to have been botched, said Deborah Denno, a Fordham University law school professor who has been studying capital punishment for over three decades.

Public Health Under RFK Jr.; Trump’s EPA vs. Climate Regulation; 10 Question Quiz: Where Am I?; 100 Years of 100 Things: The ERA; The Points Guy’s Travel Advice
WNYC: The Brian Lehrer Show 03-04-2025
As our centennial series continues, Julie Suk, a law professor at Fordham University and the author of We the Women: The Unstoppable Mothers of the Equal Rights Amendment (Skyhorse Publishing, 2020), reviews the history of the Equal Rights Amendment, from its introduction by Alice Paul in 1923 through its current disputed status, following passage by a 38th state and President Biden’s declaration that it’s the “law of the land.”

Mayor Adams Appoints Adolfo Carrion, Jr. as Deputy Mayor (DM) for Housing, Economic Development, and Workforce; Suzanne Miles-Gustave as DM for Health and Human Services; Jeffrey D. Roth as DM for Operations; and Kaz Daughtry as DM for Public Safety
City of New York 03-07-2025
Miles-Gustave is a product of the New York City public school system, holds a Bachelor of Arts in photography from the State University of New York at Buffalo, and earned her law degree from Fordham University School of Law.

I will forever be proud to call myself a student of Martin Marty
America Magazine 03-03-2025
“I was deeply saddened to receive the news of the death of Martin Marty, my mentor at the University of Chicago, who died on Feb. 25 at the age of 97. I would be less than candid, however, if I did not admit that my sense of sorrow has been balanced by an even greater sense of gratitude: gratitude for his presence in my life, gratitude for the gift of his friendship and gratitude for all that he did for me both in my days in graduate school and in my life and ministry after my graduation,” wrote Joseph M. McShane, S.J., president of Fordham University from 2003 to 2022.

For Black Immigrants, a Second Trump Term Hits Different
Capital B News 03-05-2025
“The deportations and the detentions, when it comes to Black immigrants, are and have long been disproportionate,” said Christina Greer, an associate professor of political science at Fordham University and author of the book Black Ethnics: Race, Immigration, and the Pursuit of the American Dream.

Corsight opens the black box for AI explainability
Biometric Update 03-03-2025
“This is the essence of explainability for us: By tapping into what previously was considered the black box and presenting it in a human way we can better understand and justify what the system is doing,” says Noga. Noga dived into the topic at a webinar on the legal and commercial implications of AI explainability hosted by Shlomit Yanisky-Ravid, a professor of Intellectual Property (IP) Law at Yale and Fordham University.

BFW Revisited: The Poison Plot: Adultery & Murder in Colonial Newport
Player FM 02-26-2025
Elaine Forman Crane, a Distinguished Professor of History at Fordham University, takes us through the Arnolds’ story with details from her book, The Poison Plot: A Tale of Adultery and Murder in Colonial Newport.

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Rams in the News: Fordham University Gives Ospreys a New Home https://now.fordham.edu/in-the-news/rams-in-the-news-fordham-university-gives-ospreys-a-new-home/ Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:46:30 +0000 https://now.fordham.edu/?p=201890 Fordham University gives ospreys a new home
News 12 Bronx 03-03-2025
Fordham University is building a new waterfront facility for its crew and sailing teams. In addition, the university built a nesting pole for ospreys to house their eggs when they migrate to the area. “When we were investigating and doing the design for the project, there was a nest and they would notice that the ospreys were here. And we don’t want to disturb anyone’s natural environment. So Fordham made the decision to invest in a permanent home for them,” said Marcella Gerbino, AVP of design and construction at Fordham.

A Ballerina Steps Into the Spotlight With Swan Queen Confidence
The New York Times 02-25-2025
But there was something else: Life happened. Recently [Miriam] Miller got married and relocated to Westchester County from the Upper West Side. She recently got a bachelor’s degree from Fordham University, majoring in anthropology with a minor in sociology. She found her identity outside of the company, outside of ballet.

How ‘spiritual soundness’ led Joe Moglia from Wall Street CEO to college football head coach
The New York Times: The Athletic 02-27-2025
In 1971 Moglia was majoring in economics at Fordham and coaching football on the side. As graduation neared, so did his first big career decision. “If I can get a head high-school coaching job, I’ll pursue a career in coaching,” he told his wife. “If not, we’ll try and go to Wall Street.”

4 Nations lit the lamp for NHL, but could it work in the NBA or MLB?
NBC News 02-28-2025
Fordham University professor Mark Conrad said he hopes other leagues can someday reformat their all-star games to something more compelling than their current products. “Those [the NBA and pre-4 Nations NHL all-star games]are jokes, and the Pro Bowl is idiotic,” said Conrad, who teaches sports law at Fordham’s business school.
This article was picked up by MSN.

‘Who am I to judge?’ With five words, Pope Francis set new tone for Catholic Church
USA Today
“I believe Pope Francis will be known as one of the most consequential popes in Catholic history,” said Father Bryan Massingale of the Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee and a professor of theology at Fordham University in the Bronx, New York.
This article was picked up by AOL.

How Saint Laurent’s Big Bet on ‘Emilia Pérez’ Lost Its Luster
The New York Times 03-01-2025
Despite the existence of “reputational risk insurance,” or “disgrace insurance,” which, Susan Scafidi of the Fashion Law Institute at Fordham University said, “can be part of other insurance policies or a separate policy designed to cover costs of crisis management and related losses,” human risk is almost impossible to avoid.
This article was picked up by DNYUZ.

KPMG Wins Approval to Launch First US Law Firm for Big Four (1)
Bloomberg Law 02-27-2025
“One question is are they engaged in the unauthorized practice of law in other states in which they are giving advice because that’s where the clients are located,” said legal ethics professor Bruce Green, who teaches at Fordham Law School.

Questions linger as Pope Francis remains in critical condition
Spectrum News 1 02-25-2025
The Vatican says the Pope showed slight improvement in laboratory tests and resumed some work as of yesterday. But questions continue to swirl about what could be next for the Catholic Church. David Gibson, director of the Center on Religion and Culture at Fordham University, joined “News All Day” on Tuesday to talk more about the Pope.

What ‘Conclave’ Didn’t Show You: Inside The Secret Process Of Electing A Pope
Religion Unplugged 03-02-2025
David Gibson, Director of the Center on Religion and Culture at Fordham University, said the film allowed for “the human dynamics of these holy and flawed characters really came out, and the ending was almost superfluous.”

Jacquelin Harris shines brightly in the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
The Philadelphia Sunday Sun 03-02-2025
“I auditioned and attended The Ailey School, the Ailey/Fordham BFA Program, and I graduated in 2014, joining Ailey my senior year of college. That same year in May of 2014, I joined the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater,” said Jacquelin Harris, Ailey/Fordham ‘14.

How Much Do Endorsements Matter in NYC’s Local Races?
The City 02-27-2025
“In a very crowded, low-information primary — with presumably incredibly low turnout — certain endorsements will matter because they will serve as shortcuts for voters who don’t necessarily have the desire or the bandwidth to sift through all the different policy proposals of the various candidates,” explained Christina Greer, a political science professor at Fordham (and co-host of the THE CITY’s FAQ NYC podcast).

UN General Assembly passes two rival resolutions on Ukraine war
RTÉ 02-24-2025
Professor at Fordham University in New York Anjali Dayal, also speaking before the vote, said “it is extremely unusual for any major power to switch sides in a conflict like this”. “And it’s unprecedented for the US to produce a draft resolution that’s welcomed by Russia and unwelcome to the US’ traditional allies,” she said.

As South Carolina prepares for a firing squad execution, here are how many have gone wrong
The State 02-27-2025
Actually, that’s not quite right. But let’s start at the beginning of U.S. firing squad executions, which Fordham University School of Law professor Deborah W. Denno has studied closely. She says the first documented firing squad execution occurred in Virginia in 1608 and that there had been 30, mostly in California and Louisiana, by 1789. Firing squads and hangings are the oldest methods of U.S. executions, but firing squads have been used only 144 times to date.
This article was picked up by The Island Packet.

Today in Sports – Venus & Serena Williams become 1st sisters to win WTA Tour events on the same day
The News-Item 02-27-2025
1940 — College basketball is televised for the first time. Station W2XBS transmits a basketball doubleheader from New York’s Madison Square Garden. Pittsburgh plays Fordham and New York University competes against Georgetown.
This article was picked up by The Associated Press.

Fostering A Sense Of Belonging
Leaders Magazine 03-01-2025
“Inclusiveness is essential to attract and retain top talent for today and tomorrow. Organizations can create inclusive environments that provide resources, tools, and advocacy opportunities to fuel career development. Barriers still exist, particularly for those who have been marginalized due to their gender, ethnicity, socio-economic background, and other factors,” said Karyn Twaronite, EY Global Vice Chair of Diversity, Equity & Inclusiveness (GABELLI ’95).

Healthcare Transformation
Leaders Magazine 03-01-2025
“By investing in women’s professional development, we’re not just supporting individual growth – we’re strengthening our organization’s capacity for innovation, creativity, and exceptional performance,” said Maria Tiso, Metro New York Healthcare Industry Leader at KPMG LLP (GABELLI ’91).

Berbari Takes the Mic For Yankees Postgame Show on WFAN
Radio Ink 02-25-2025
His past experience includes play-by-play work for the Hudson Valley Renegades, Chatham Anglers, and ESPN’s digital platforms. [Emmanuel] Berbari is a five-time New York State Broadcasters Association and Associated Press award winner and has received two STAA Jim Nantz All-American honors and three Marty Glickman Awards while at Fordham University’s WFUV.

Why Pro Bono Work Is Essential To Any Attorney’s Practice
Law360 02-28-2025
For Fordham University School of Law’s Dora Galacatos, a legal clinic offering pro bono counsel is as close to “church” as she’ll get. The adjunct professor and executive director of the Feerick Center for Social Justice at Fordham Law was recently honored with a lifetime achievement award from the Association of American Law Schools’ Section on Pro Bono and Access to Justice.

New York Yankees Fans React to Curious Broadcast Change
Athlon Sports 02-25-2025
[Emmanuel] Berbari is entering his third season working on Yankees radio broadcasts. The news is especially noteworthy because Berbari, a Fordham graduate, is only 25. “Growing up hanging on every pitch and each word on Yankees Radio, the opportunity to be a part of the team these last two seasons has been surreal,” Berbari said in a press release.

Interfaith America Partners with the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities to Host Presidents Institute
Interfaith America 02-28-2025
Other presidents highlighted the keynote address by Dr. Bryan Massingale, a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and the James and Nancy Buckman Chair in Applied Christian Ethics at Fordham University, who described the responsibilities of moral leadership as a relay race. “You are called to run your leg of the race the best you can, honoring those before you and doing your best for those who will come after you.”

The first college basketball game on TV was Pitt vs. Fordham in 1940
NCAA 02-28-2025
Fordham University also has a pair of photos from that night atop this article from the 75th anniversary of the game, and Getty Images has a pretty great photograph from the game at this link as well. But coverage of the game (and especially coverage of the historic moment in television history) is hard to come by because television simply wasn’t a big deal at the time. According to Mitchell Stephens, professor of journalism and mass communication at NYU, “before 1947 the number of U.S. homes with television sets could be measured in the thousands.”

What Do You Call Counties Without Lawyers?
5280 03-01-2025
[Anne] Kelly grew up in upstate New York, went to law school at New York City’s Fordham University, and worked for metro-area district attorneys in some of Colorado’s largest judicial districts. When she was offered the Alamosa post in September 2022, Kelly had been the senior deputy in Boulder County’s DA office for nearly four years and was known for championing women’s rights in domestic violence cases.

Florida Southern basketball legend Hal Wissel dies; how he impacted star John Ebeling
News Chief 02-25-2025
Then, he [Hal Wissel] coached Division I Lafayette College (1967-71), becoming a conference champion before coaching Division I Fordham University to the National Invitation in 1972. He earned the Coach & Athlete magazine’s Eastern Coach of the Year in ’72.

Auriemma and Martelli headline Joe Lapchick Character Award recipients
NBC News Connecticut 02-26-2025
Geno Auriemma and Phil Martelli will headline this year’s recipients of the Joe Lapchick Character Award. Joining the two coaches will be longtime men’s basketball official Gene Steratore and former Fordham athletic director Frank McLaughlin.

BREAKING: Former Governor Andrew Cuomo Announces Campaign for NYC Mayor
Little Africa News 03-01-2025
[Andrew] Cuomo, a native New Yorker, served as the New York State Attorney General from 2007 to 2010 before running for governor and serving that position from January 2011 to August 2021. He holds degrees from both Fordham University and Albany Law School.

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Rams in the News: Fordham Vatican Expert Says Catholics Worldwide are ‘Praying for Best and Preparing for Worst’ https://now.fordham.edu/in-the-news/rams-in-the-news-cbc-news-networks-deana-sumanac-johnson-speaks-with-former-journalist-david-gibson/ Mon, 24 Feb 2025 20:27:37 +0000 https://now.fordham.edu/?p=201634 CBC News Network’s Deana Sumanac-Johnson speaks with former journalist David Gibson
CBC News 02-22-2025
“They’re praying for the best and preparing for the worst. They want to be very clear—and they have in these last 24 hours—to quash any rumors of resignation or even of a conclave,” said David Gibson, director of the Center on Religion and Culture at Fordham University.

FBI Reforms for Kash Patel
The Wall Street Journal 02-23-2025
“Cultural changes are much harder to achieve than organizational changes. The new director should drop the slogan ‘an intelligence-driven’ organization and adopt ‘an organization guided by the Constitution.’ The FBI can become a guarantor of the Bill of Rights, not a threat to it,” wrote Thomas Baker, FCRH ’64.

The Francis Effect podcast: Theologians sound off about Trump’s first month back
National Catholic Reporter 02-20-2025
In this special episode of “The Francis Effect,” co-host and NCR senior correspondent Heidi Schlumpf welcomes four theologians: Bryan Massingale and Cristina Traina, both of Fordham University in New York, and Hille Haker and Miguel Diaz, both of Loyola University Chicago.

U.S. Firing Squad Executions Are Rare, but Their History Is Long
The New York Times 02-21-2025
A sort of automated firing squad was used to kill a prisoner in Nevada more than a century ago, said Deborah Denno, a law professor at Fordham University: In the execution of Andriza Mircovich in 1913, three rifles were fired simultaneously by a mechanism, so that no one had to pull a trigger.

The 2025 New York City Power 100
City & State New York 02-18-2025
Christina Greer has been teaching political science courses at Fordham University for more than 15 years and has emerged as New York’s leading political expert in the academic world. She’s made regular appearances on “The Brian Lehrer Show,” writes a column with The New York Amsterdam News and hosts “The Blackest Questions” podcast on TheGrio.

First Semester in a New York Minute
Muscular Dystrophy Association 02-20-2025
“It’s not always easy or smooth and my journey to finding and choosing Fordham was no easy feat but that’s for another blog. I’ve been fortunate to have found my place at Fordham and have been very supported by the University, including the offices of Disability Services and Residential Life,” wrote Jonathan Lengel, student at Fordham University.

America Media Announces 2025-26 O’Hare Fellows
America Magazine 02-20-2025
William Gualtiere is a graduating senior at Fordham University, where he studies Film and Television and serves as an intern and leader for Fordham’s retreat team. During his time at Fordham, William studied the recent Synod on Synodality and traveled to Rome to observe the event in Fall 2023.

Theologians, ministers and pastors build bridges across the church in the Americas
National Catholic Reporter 02-24-2025
Since the early church, there has been a tradition of churches serving as places of refuge or sanctuary, Fordham University professor Leo Guardado said during his intervention. “For over 1,600 years, however, the church legally understood itself as a community of refuge, of asylum, of sanctuary, until all reference to this tradition disappeared in [the Code of Canon Law of]1983.”

Beyond Infrastructure: Why Higher Education IT Needs Trauma-Informed Leadership Now
Educause Review 02-18-2025
“Ultimately, trauma-informed leadership offers a powerful vision for the future of higher education IT organizations. By fostering psychological safety, transparency, and ethical responsibility, CIOs can build resilient and creative teams and ensure that staff well-being and institutional integrity remain at the forefront,” wrote Steven D’Agustino, senior director for online programs at Fordham University, who co-authored the article for Educause Review.

Recall Adams instead of Gov. Hochul removing him
New York Daily News 02-15-2025
“As the governor said Monday, removal of a democratically-elected official is as serious as it gets: “In the 235 years of New York State history, these powers have never been utilized to remove a duly-elected mayor.” She is right to be super cautious. But if she and her “key leaders” cannot persuade Adams to resign, the Legislature should immediately enact a provision for a recall election and set it for a month from now so there could be a special election for a mayor to fill the rest of Adams’ term,” wrote Jerry Goldfeder, director of Fordham Law School’s Voting Rights and Democracy Project.

The Trump administration just used a move to fire thousands of federal workers that has become all too familiar in corporate America
Fortune 02-19-2025
When the reasons for firing someone are arbitrary and patently false, or when there were no reasons given at all, those are legitimate grounds for challenging what went on,” says James Brudney, labor and employment law chair at Fordham University School of Law.
This article was picked up by MSN.

States eye bans on ‘surveillance pricing’ that exploits personal data
The Washington Post 02-20-2025
Now a loose coalition of left-leaning advocacy groups including the Groundwork Collaborative and Towards Justice, along with scholars such as Fordham law professor Zephyr Teachout and University of California, Irvine law professor Veena Dubal, are pushing for action at the state level.
This article was picked up by MSN and The Boston Globe.

NYC chef Alessandra Ciuffo: 12 HexClad picks and essential kitchen must-haves
Fox News 02-20-2025
To get a list of the best tools, we interviewed NYC-based chef and food influencer, Alessandra Ciuffo. Originally a Fordham University grad with a degree in Business Administration, Alessandra has since started the Culinary Arts program at the Institute of Culinary Education. She’s also created the culinary lifestyle brand, Flavors by Ale.
This article was picked up by MSN, Breaking News Today, and NY Morning Star.

First Semester in a New York Minute
Muscular Dystrophy Association 02-20-2025
“It’s not always easy or smooth and my journey to finding and choosing Fordham was no easy feat but that’s for another blog. I’ve been fortunate to have found my place at Fordham and have been very supported by the University, including the offices of Disability Services and Residential Life,” wrote Jonathan Lengel, student at Fordham University.

Legal expert weighs in on what may come next in Adams corruption case
Spectrum News 1 02-20-2025
Cheryl Bader, a law professor at Fordham University, discussed in a “Mornings On 1” interview Thursday all the potential outcomes that may follow, and how the case has been received within the wider legal community in New York City.

Thursday Morning Politics; Ukraine Update; ‘Stuck’ in Place; Nap Breaks
The Brian Lehrer Show – WNYC 02-20-2025
Christina Greer, associate professor of political science at Fordham University, co-host of the podcast FAQNYC and the author of How to Build a Democracy: From Fannie Lou Hamer and Barbara Jordan to Stacey Abrams (Cambridge University Press, 2024), talks about the latest national and local political news

“That’s a real weakness in the film”: Pope Expert Reveals What ‘Conclave’ Gets Wrong With Its Twisted Ending That Made Megyn Kelly Furious
FandomWire 02-20-2025
The film’s ending sparked debates among critics, audiences, and scholars alike. The Director of the Center on Religion and Culture at Fordham University, David Gibson, spoke to GQ and acknowledged the film’s intrigue, but he did criticize the ending and said: “Yes, an intersex person could be elected pope, just as there have undoubtedly been gay men elected pope. It’s not clear what it would mean though, and I think that’s a real weakness in the film. Robert Harris, it seems, wanted to make a statement about gender and the Catholic Church, which is fine.”

Centennial celebration of Flannery O’Connor kicks off with panel discussion on faith and race
Savannah Morning News 02-20-2025
The third panelist, poet-writer and Fordham University professor Angela Alaimo O’Donnell has had multiple encounters with O’Connor’s works throughout her life and each encounter, she said in a recent interview, had deepened her appreciation of O’Connor even as O’Donnell has had to confront the problematic struggle among the Southern gothic author’s fiction, essays and inner life.

Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal on Bringing Othello to Broadway
Broadway.com 02-21-2025
In the upcoming Broadway revival of Shakespeare’s Othello, Denzel Washington will inhabit the fatally flawed Moor—reprising a role he played as an undergraduate at Fordham University—while Jake Gyllenhaal plays the plotting Iago, his first professional Shakespeare role.

Meet the Cast of OTHELLO, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
Broadway World 02-24-2025
Denzel Washington is a native of Mt. Vernon, NY, and graduated from Fordham University, where he majored in drama. He spent a year at San Francisco’s prestigious American Conservatory Theatre before beginning his professional acting career. Since then, Denzel’s unforgettable performances have garnered him two Academy® Awards, three Golden Globes, and countless other awards.

TP O’Mahony: Church’s relationship with democracy has always been inconsistent
Irish Examiner 02-19-2025
The anti-democratic position finally changed, so far as wider society is concerned, in the 1960s, with Vatican II (1962-65). “It was in the Council that the Church finally made peace with the liberal democratic state,” according to Anthony Annett of Fordham University in New York.

How does Malverne High School celebrate Black History Month?
LI Herald 02-21-2025
[Lorna] Lewis, who plans to retire at the end of the school year, has spent 46 years in education. Born in Jamaica, she came to the United States at age 16 to study physics at Fordham University. She went on to earn three master’s degrees and a doctorate from Columbia University.

M. Paul Friedberg, who brought play to landscape design, dies at 93
The Washington Post 02-20-2025
He helped explore the potential in other overlooked urban spaces such as rooftops, redesigning a public area atop a building at Fordham University’s Manhattan campus into a green space in 1998 with a sculpture garden.

Amid DC Threats, NYC Public Radio Stations Form Collaborative
Radio Ink 02-21-2025
The initiative brings together Newark Public Radio (WBGO), New York Public Radio (WQXR), Fordham University Public Radio (WFUV), and Sacred Heart University Public Radio (WSHU) in a coordinated effort backed by a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The initiative will focus on developing a five-year business model that establishes a structural plan for staffing and management.

54 years of marriage and the romantic vibe is still swinging
Orlando Sentinel 02-23-2025
As the family grew over the next six years, Valada finished her degree in marketing at Marymount College in Tarrytown, which is now called Marymount College of Fordham University.

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Rams in the News: MBA Ranking 2025—Business School Profiles https://now.fordham.edu/in-the-news/rams-in-the-news-mba-ranking-2025-business-school-profiles/ Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:04:42 +0000 https://now.fordham.edu/?p=201348 MBA Ranking 2025: business school profiles
The Financial Times 02-16-2025
Biggest riser: Fordham: Gabelli – Fordham climbs 22 places to 78th. Alumni reported significant improvements in the teaching of financial, communication and project management skills. Their experience aligns with the school’s rise up the MBA ranking this year. Fordham improved its placings in all but eight categories, with at least a 20-place increase in four — most notably for sector diversity, which is based on where students worked before starting their MBA.
See additional mentions of the 2025 Global MBA Rankings in Poets&Quants and Clear Admit.

Fordham Law center supports part-time, evening J.D. program with gift from alumnus law firm
National Jurist 02-15-2025
Fordham University School of Law unveiled the Urquhart Learning Center in October 2024, established with a gift from the law firm of alumnus Bill Urquhart (’78), who passed away in 2019 at the age of 72. Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP’s gift to Fordham Law will support part-time, evening J.D. students with scholarships and financial aid, health and well-being support, experiential learning opportunities and programming.

After 25 Years of Triumphs and Troubles, a Ballerina Bids Farewell
The New York Times 02-12-2025
In the years since that “Firebird” when, she said, “I didn’t know anything,” [Ashley] Bouder became one of the company’s most visible ballerinas — she also earned a double degree in political science and organizational leadership from Fordham University; married and had a child (her daughter, Violet, 8, is a student at School of American Ballet); and embraced being a feminist, speaking out about injustices in the ballet world.

A GOP U.S. Attorney Does the Right Thing in Eric Adams’ Corruption Case
U.S. News & World Report 02-14-2025
“The best hope is that lower-level lawyers will follow the lead of principled prosecutors like Sassoon by doing their jobs in the tradition that Robert Jackson articulated so well. That means declining to follow directions that are improper and resigning in protest if necessary,” wrote Bruce Green, professor at Fordham Law School and director of the Louis Stein Center for Law and Ethics, who co-authored the article for U.S. News & World Report.
This article was picked up by MSN.

New book explores how Catholics experience the Bible
Catholic World Report 02-15-2025
Fordham University theology professor Michael Peppard shares an interesting anecdote about when he and his publisher were trying to find the right title for his new book. An editor suggested his book about Catholic biblical interpretation could be called How Catholics Read the Bible.

Pope rebukes Trump administration over migrant deportations, and appears to take direct aim at Vance
The Associated Press 02-11-2025
David Gibson, director of the center for religion and culture at Fordham University, said in a social media post that Francis’ letter “takes aim at every single absurd theological claim by JD Vance and his allies in conservative Catholicism (and the Catholic electorate). … This is the pope also directly countering misinformation about the Catholic faith that is being expounded by the Catholic vice president,” he added to The Associated Press. “And it is the pope supporting the bishops as well.”
This article was picked up by MSN, ABC, and New York Daily News, and Gibson was also quoted about Francis’ letter in The Guardian (MSN), Metro (MSN), Newsweek, and Raw Story.

NY Mayor Eric Adams faces tough reelection even if charges dropped
Reuters 02-11-2025
Christina Greer, an associate professor of political science at Fordham University, says any polling at this juncture should not be given too much weight and believes that Adams still has a chance to regain the support he needs to survive the primary. “In politics you are not dead until you are literally dead, so Eric Adams is still very much in this,” Greer said.
This article was picked up by MSN.

Guantánamo is a legal black hole. What rights do immigrants have there?
Vox 02-16-2025
“That puts it in a different legal paradigm,” said Karen J. Greenberg, director of the Center on National Security at Fordham University School of Law. “That sets up a whole new system that they’re going to have to create and it remains to be seen how any of these laws that would protect migrants would apply.” There’s no precedent for this legal situation.
This article was picked up by MSN.

Fordham Law center supports part-time, evening J.D. program with gift from alumnus law firm
National Jurist 02-15-2025
Fordham University School of Law unveiled the Urquhart Learning Center in October 2024, established with a gift from the law firm of alumnus Bill Urquhart (’78), who passed away in 2019 at the age of 72. Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP’s gift to Fordham Law will support part-time, evening J.D. students with scholarships and financial aid, health and well-being support, experiential learning opportunities and programming.

Many Want Hochul to Force Adams From Office. She Isn’t Rushing.
The New York Times 02-14-2025
Jerry H. Goldfeder, a longtime election lawyer who teaches at Fordham Law School, said in an interview that Mr. Roosevelt allowed Mr. Walker “free rein” to call witnesses and introduce evidence to defend himself. If Ms. Hochul were to play this card, he said, she would be on firm ground so long as Mr. Adams was given clear reasons for his removal and the chance to offer a defense.

Kanye West’s Yeezy Site Now Has ‘Stores Coming Soon’ Message
Women’s Wear Daily 02-13-2025
Susan Scafidi, founder of the Fashion Law Institute at Fordham University, said that while unlike in Germany, “it is legal in the U.S. to sell items that use the swastika to advocate Nazism, the T-shirts may have violated Shopify’s ‘Acceptable Use Policy,’ which prohibits actions that ‘breach the social contract of commerce,’ including advocating violence against specific groups.”

A GOP U.S. Attorney Does the Right Thing in Eric Adams’ Corruption Case
U.S. News & World Report 02-14-2025
“The best hope is that lower-level lawyers will follow the lead of principled prosecutors like Sassoon by doing their jobs in the tradition that Robert Jackson articulated so well. That means declining to follow directions that are improper and resigning in protest if necessary,” wrote Bruce Green, professor at Fordham Law School and director of the Louis Stein Center for Law and Ethics, who co-authored the article for U.S. News & World Report.
This article was picked up by MSN.

How to Rescue Your Slumping Humanities Program
The Chronicle of Higher Education 02-11-2025
“Rescuing the humanities isn’t going to be easy. Every department could identify its own strengths and devise a plan for how to translate those commitments into a community that attracts students. The English department at Wash U. shows it can be done,” wrote Leonard Cassuto, professor of English at Fordham University.

Hagan Scotten, lead Adams’ prosecutor, resigns telling DOJ only a ‘coward’ will follow order to drop case
New York Daily News 02-14-202
Former Manhattan federal prosecutor and Fordham Law School professor Bruce Green, who heads the Louis Stein Center for Law and Ethics’, on Friday said Bove’s memo to drop the case was “abusive” and that Sassoon had made the right choice. “One can only conclude that the decision was made for improper partisan political reasons. Prosecutors are not permitted to prosecute, threaten to prosecute, or decline to prosecute, to serve partisan political ends,” Green said.

New York City shoppers call price of eggs ‘ridiculous’ amid rising prices
News 12 Bronx 02-10-2025
But an economics professor at Fordham University [Giacomo Santangelo] says he doesn’t think that’s the case. “I think we are actually seeing them passing the increase in their costs on to the consumer.” He says this is about supply and demand. He adds until the bird flu is under control, egg prices will reflect that.

Why do Black voters currently seem to prefer Andrew Cuomo over Eric Adams?
City & State New York 02-10-2025
Christina Greer, associate professor of political science at Fordham University, said that while the former governor makes a point of maintaining his relationships with the Black community, the concerted effort to remind voters about his record has not begun. “We do have short political memories, but we have not seen ads reminding voters about how he handled nursing homes or his allegations about sexual behavior and conduct,” Greer said.

PA Shoppers Spend Bigger Share Of Paychecks On Groceries Than Most Northeast States: Study
Daily Voice 02-17-2025
“Often, folks think there is this magic formula or Harry Potter-esque Patronus spell that can resolve our high cost of living expenses (especially groceries) with a swoop of the Elder Wand,” said Fordham University business professor Mario DiFiore. “As we said in The Bronx, where I grew up, ‘It is not happening.'”

Grocery Costs in Florida: How Much Are Residents Spending?
Central Florida Lifestyle Magazine 02-13-2025
“In short, slow thinking, what I will call mindfulness in decision-making allows us to leave those purchasing biases behind and focus…on what is needed with an eye to inexpensiveness, less waste, more nutrition, and real needs satisfied,” Mario J. DiFiore, PhD, Senior Assistant Dean; Chairman, SMF Investment Fund; Finance and Business Economics Faculty, Fordham University said.

Rev. Al Sharpton To Host Summit Concerning NYC Mayor Eric Adams
NewsOne 02-13-2025
“A potential loss of Al Sharpton is huge because you don’t want him against you,” Fordham University political science professor Dr. Christina Greer said. ” He’s an organizer, a brilliant one at that, and has been for a very long time, and knows all five boroughs of New York City. But he also has a very strong, active, loyal collection of people who really do listen and respect his political analysis.”

New home for osprey birds being built in Eastchester Bay
Bronx Times 02-18-2025
Fordham University is building a new waterfront facility near Villa Maria Academy in Eastchester Bay, which will include a designated nesting site for ospreys returning from South America this spring. The project’s first phase—rebuilding a dock that was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in 2010—is nearing completion and is expected to be finished in the coming weeks.

New ways to CPA
Accounting Today 02-04-2025
“What was a boondoggle beginning for the schools has flipped around because the customer goes elsewhere,” said Stan Veliotis, associate professor and chair of accounting and tax at Fordham University. “At the beginning, the customer had to come to you because you were the only one selling this product. Then they realized, ‘You know what, I could just substitute this with something else,’ and that’s what’s happening.”

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Rams in the News: The Iconic ‘Hippo Ballerina’ Sculpture Is Now On Display Inside a Lincoln Center Sculpture Garden https://now.fordham.edu/in-the-news/rams-in-the-news-the-iconic-hippo-ballerina-sculpture-is-now-on-display-inside-a-lincoln-center-sculpture-garden/ Mon, 10 Feb 2025 19:33:53 +0000 https://now.fordham.edu/?p=200941 The iconic ‘Hippo Ballerina’ sculpture is now on display inside a Lincoln Center sculpture garden
TimeOut 02-06-2025
One of the most beloved sculptures to ever be on display in New York, Bjørn Okholm Skaarup’s iconic “Hippo Ballerina” has currently set up residence in Fordham University’s outdoor sculpture garden across the street from the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
The Sculpture Walk was also mentioned in W42ST, Secret NYC, and 6sqft.

Rubio touts Bukele’s ‘generous’ offer to jail U.S. citizens in El Salvador, but experts say it’s illegal
NBC News 02-04-2025
“The U.S. can’t deport one of its own citizens. Deportation is for noncitizens only,” said Jennifer Gordon, a law professor at Fordham Law School. “But that’s not the end of the story. There’s a second set of questions about whether the U.S. could transfer a U.S. citizen prisoner to another country to serve their sentence,” she said.
This article was picked up by Yahoo! News, Head Topics, MSN.

Bryan Kohberger case: Idaho makes key move on firing squad executions
Fox News 02-06-2025
One of the country’s leading experts on capital punishment, Fordham University professor Deborah Denno, has also argued that the firing squad is an effective and humane method of execution. “We’ve had three modern firing squad executions, and they have gone off as intended, and the inmate has died quickly and with dignity,” she said after Creech’s failed execution. “So, I think that is something to emphasize.”
This article was picked up by Yahoo! News and Breaking News Today.

Surveillance Pricing Is Ripping You Off. Here’s How to Fight It.
New York Magazine – The Cut 02-06-2025
Zephyr Teachout, an attorney and professor at Fordham University who specializes in antitrust law, points out that you’re more likely to be targeted with higher prices if you seem to be in a rush. “If you order a car service to go to a hospital, you might pay more than if you were going to a restaurant, because you’re presumably in a hurry,” she says.

Ed Martin is the wrong person to investigate Biden-era prosecutors
The Hill 02-09-2025
“But it will be hard for federal prosecutors to ignore political considerations after a new U.S. attorney, without cause, seeks to unearth prosecutorial misconduct in cases that are anathema to the new president, who closed out the cases by issuing hundreds of pardons. The glaring if unstated message is that prosecutors’ future work will be subject to a political litmus test,” wrote Bruce Green, professor at Fordham Law School and director of the Louis Stein Center for Law and Ethics, who co-authored the article for The Hill.
This article was picked up by MSN.

What a Trade War Under Trump Would Mean for Your Finances
U.S. News & World Report 02-07-2025
First, let’s start with what a tariff isn’t: It’s not a tax on the country sending the goods, says Paul Johnson, adjunct professor at Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business. “Very simply, a tariff means that at the border where the plane lands or the truck crosses, someone is paying more money to bring that item into the country, and it’s usually the importer,” he says.

1st migrant flight lands at Guantanamo Bay, carrying ‘worst of the worst’
ABC News 02-04-2025
Karen Greenberg, director of the Center on National Security at Fordham University School of Law, told ABC News’ Phil Lipof on Jan. 29 that a “big challenge” of holding migrants at Guantanamo Bay is the large number Trump has suggested. “I don’t know that they have the capacity for that,” said Greenberg, who noted that “in the old days and the ’90s, I think they held 21,000 at the most.”
This article was picked up by MSN, and Greenburg was also quoted about Guantanamo Bay in NPR.

Trump just crushed Shein’s business model. Now what?
Fast Company 02-07-2025
Giacomo Santangelo, senior economics lecturer at Fordham University, says American companies like Amazon and Uber were willing to take a loss for some time in order to put their competitors out of business. “This strategy won’t work for Shein and Temu because there’s no chance they will be able to successfully wipe out their competitors,” he says.
This article was picked up by MSN.

How Companies Like Target, E.l.f. and Levi’s Are Responding to Trump’s Anti-DEI Campaign
Women’s Wear Daily 02-03-2025
Susan Scafidi, founder and director at the Fashion Law Institute at Fordham Law School, said Trump seems to be looking to make examples of some larger organizations and assuming the smaller ones will fall in line. “DEI in its current form may die, but…we’re likely to see an evolution in language and form,” Scafidi said.

What Does It Mean To Be Greyromantic? Here’s How To Tell If You Identify With The Romantic Orientation
Women’s Health 02-06-2025
“Don’t make your gatherings ‘you and your plus one’-type invitations, which can lead aromantics and many others to feel left out,” says Kryss Shane, PhD, LSW, LMSW, a leading LGBTQ+ expert [and adjunct professor and lecturer at Fordham University].
This article was picked up by MSN.

Sal Maida, Bassist With Roxy Music and Milk ’N’ Cookies, Dies at 76
The Hollywood Reporter 02-03-2025
A devoted Anglophile, [Salvatore Maida] traveled to London after graduating from Fordham University with a bachelor’s degree in economics and was working in a record store when he met Roxy Music drummer Paul Thompson.
Maida’s death was also noted in MSN, Head Topics, Pop Culture.

16 Afro-Latino Executives You Need to Know
Hispanic Executive 02-07-2025
Rosevelie Márquez Morales is the chief diversity officer for the Americas at Hogan Lovells, leading strategic initiatives to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion across the US, Mexico, and Brazil. A former litigation partner, she is also an adjunct professor at Fordham Law and serves in leadership roles with the Hispanic National Bar Association, ASPIRA of NY, and the Fordham Law Alumni Association.

Empowering Grandparent Caregivers Via In-Person and Virtual Programs
Generations Journal 02-05-2025
“All classes were offered in a classroom at Fordham University, a feature that was empowering as it allowed the grandparents to frequently interact with social work students. Also, the university’s Dean visited the first class of each cohort to welcome grandparent students and introduce the program,” said Carole Cox, MSW, PhD, professor of Social Work at the Graduate School of Social Service at Fordham University.

Is Listening to Christmas Music Good for Your Health? It Depends!
Well + Good 02-05-2025
“If people hate Christmas music, it would have the opposite effect, in fact,” Zatorre says. And even if you like Christmas music, the repetition can change your experience of it, says Dean McKay, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Fordham University. “When music is played repetitively, it can go from pleasant to unpleasant—it crosses that threshold.”

Nietzsche on overcoming nihilism | Philosopher Babette Babich
Philosophy For Our Times 02-04-2025
Babette is a trailblazing philosopher of technology and science. Known for her exploration of the philosophy, history, and sociology of science, she also works on the philosophy of digital media, poetry and art. Babette is a Professor of Philosophy at Fordham University, New York City.

Back to School: The Power of Perspective
Radioink 02-04-2025
I was fortunate last week to speak to a class in person at the Fordham University campus in New York City by my friend Janet Gallant. Janet teaches a “Consumer Adoption of New Media” course, and the experience was exhilarating.

The Next Hot Playwright? They Prefer the Ones Who Cooled Off.
The New York Times 02-10-2025
A nonprofit formed in 2021, the Tent is neither a jobs program nor a boneyard. Intended to nurture still-active playwrights and raise their profiles in the theater, it is also about creating a fellowship of artists and looking out for them in more tangential ways, should any of them need it. Toward that end, [Aimée] Hayes is pursuing a master’s degree in social work at Fordham University.

New York’s Finest Shine at the 67th GRAMMY Awards
NYS Music 02-03-2025
Daniel Nigro – Producer of the Year, non-classical: Born and raised in Massapequa Park on Long Island, Daniel Nigro won Producer of the Year, non-classical. Daniel Nigro took up piano, guitar, and voice lessons in his youth and attended Fordham University for philosophy. Nigro has produced, written, and co-written songs for Sky Ferreira, Joe Jonas, Kylie Minogue, Caroline Polachek, Dermot Kennedy, Maisie Peters, and Conan Gray.

A Shore high school’s Super Bowl pipeline: 3 grads have been Super Sunday regulars
Asbury Park Press 02-04-2025
This 1993 Marlboro High School graduate [Howie Roseman], who wrestled at the school, attended the University of Florida and Fordham Law School, and went to work for the Eagles in 2000, beginning his rise through the team’s personnel department.

Eagles GM Roseman Has UF Ties
WRUF 02-04-2025
Florida graduate Howie Roseman, the Philadelphia Eagles general manager, will return in the highest stage in the NFL 0n Sunday when Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts compete in the Super Bowl rematch. The 49-year-old earned his bachelor’s degree at UF from 1993 to 1997 and attended graduate school at Fordham Law School.

Scottsdale Prep Welcomes Past Students to Speak at Alumni Panel
Great Hearts 02-03-2025
Tucker Flynn, also from the class of 2024 and a National Merit Finalist, now attends Fordham University as a first-year neuroscience major. He described how hearing past alumni speak was impactful for him when he was a student, and now he finds himself passing down much of the same wisdom.

Alvin Ailey Dancer from Upper Marlboro – VIDEO UNAVAILABLE
WRC-DC (NBC) – Washington, D.C. 02-06-2025
“I’m so grateful to be in the company. I had, I would say, a less conventional route getting into the company. I had a little bit of a time with Ailey 2, their junior company. I also grew up through the school because I was in the Ailey Fordham BFA program, from which I graduated in 2018,” said Alisha Peek.

Mike Breen once didn’t think his patented ‘Bang’ call worked
Awful Announcing 02-07-2025
During an appearance on The Roommates Show hosted by Knicks stars Jalen Bruson and Josh Hart, Breen outlined how he first started his patented call as a way to cheer as a student during Fordham University basketball games, later trying it when he started doing radio broadcasts of Fordham basketball games.
This story was also picked up by First Sportz

Trump has set his sights on a nuclear peace agreement with Iran
NewsRadio 1080 KRLD 02-09-2025
Just before Trump was inaugurated last month, Beth Knobel – a professor of journalism at Fordham University and former CBS News Moscow bureau chief – discussed a 20-year strategic partnership plan between Iran and Russia with Audacy station KCBS Radio.

Ex-Miami U.S. attorney appointed by Trump elected chief judge for nation’s 5th largest court
Miami Herald 02-08-2025
[Nushin] Sayfie served as chief judge for the past four years. After graduating from Georgetown and Fordham Law School, she spent 14 years in the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s Office. In 2007, Florida Gov. Charlie Crist appointed her and she worked in the court’s criminal division, where she served as an administrative judge from 2013 through 2021.

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Rams in the News: Hippo Ballerina Arrives in Her New Home at Fordham University’s Lincoln Center Campus https://now.fordham.edu/in-the-news/rams-in-the-news-hippo-ballerina-arrives-in-her-new-home-at-fordham-universitys-lincoln-center-campus/ Mon, 03 Feb 2025 19:07:38 +0000 https://now.fordham.edu/?p=200457 Hippo Ballerina Arrives in Her New Home at Fordham University’s Lincoln Center Campus
The Associated Press 02-03-2025
Fordham University, in partnership with Cavalier Galleries, is proud to announce the opening of The Magis Sculpture Exhibition, at its Lincoln Center campus. This highly anticipated exhibit features 11 magnificent sculptures, including Bjørn Okholm Skaarup’s iconic Hippo Ballerina, set in Fordham’s celebrated outdoor sculpture garden, a cultural haven in the heart of Manhattan.
The Hippo was also mentioned in West Side Rag.

The Best Colleges For Accounting 2025
University Magazine 01-29-2025
Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business combines Jesuit principles with a strong urban experience in New York City, placing it among The Best Colleges For Accounting 2025. Students study financial reporting, taxation, auditing, and data analytics, gaining Insights from experienced faculty connected to Wall Street. Gabelli’s commitment to ethics, social justice, and global awareness ensures graduates are prepared for responsible leadership.

Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years in bribery, corruption case
CBS News 01-29-2025
“I think the judge was very disturbed by how Sen. Menendez wielded this great power, particularly on the Foreign Relations Committee. The judge was disturbed that [Menendez] would compromise his interests and literally line his pockets and his boots with cash and gold bars, and I think the judge found it particularly egregious that he used the power to further the aims of a foreign country above U.S. foreign policy,” said Cheryl Bader, Fordham University law professor.
This article was picked up by MSN.

Unpacking Trump’s plan to hold immigrants at Guantanamo Bay
ABC News 01-29-2025
“What it is is a place where, repeatedly, the United States has sought to place individuals without the kinds of protections by law that they have in the United States on the homeland, as we’ve seen with the detention of war on terror detainees. And also, you know, we can talk about the migration center as well, but it is not correct to call it on foreign soil. It is on a U.S. base located in Guantanamo Bay,” said Karen Greenberg, director of the Center on National Security at Fordham University School of Law.
This article was picked up by MSN and ABC News.

Betty Gilpin is the best part of that show you want to see
The Washington Post 02-01-2025
They insisted she try different things as a kid — “my parents would not allow me to be the Shirley Temple with the eyes of Joan Crawford that I wanted to be” — but she [Betty Gilpin] got her first movie part by tagging along with them to an audition while studying theater at Fordham University in Manhattan. (The actor who played her brother, Cosmo Pfeil, would later become her husband.)
This article was picked up by MSN.

Trump issues orders to promote school choice, end “anti-American” teaching
Reuters 01-29-2025
Christina Greer, an associate professor of political science at Fordham University, said the order came as no surprise. “As a candidate, he said there was radical indoctrination of students,” she said. “He’s making sure to frighten students and educators across the country so they can’t teach the real history of the United States.”
This article was picked up by MSN.

Netflix, McCormick Uphold DEI to Investors After Trump Directive
Bloomberg Law 01-30-2025
Companies that have pointed to diversity programs for years as a crux of their business are unlikely to end that refrain, said Atinuke Adediran, an associate professor at Fordham University School of Law who researches corporate disclosures on diversity. “It’s really hard for you to just erase everything you’ve been saying for the past three years and just get rid of it—I think that’s very bizarre,” she said.

Adams Re-Emerges After ‘Scary Week’ With Criminal Case in Doubt
The New York Times 01-30-2025
But Christina Greer, a professor at Fordham University, argued Black voters might be more forgiving of Mr. Adams surviving his legal troubles thanks to Mr. Trump’s good graces. “I don’t see Black voters begrudging him a pardon when we’ve seen so many white politicians negotiate themselves out of far worse situations for generations,” Ms. Greer said.

How tariffs could impact your wallet
News 4 New York 01-28-2025
“Tariffs are attacks on you and I, they’re attacks on consumers. Other countries don’t pay the tax, you and I do,” said Giacomo Santangelo, senior lecturer of economics at Fordham University.

What is the role for out of power Democrats on Big Tech?
Al Jazeera 01-30-2025
Zephyr Teachout, a lawyer, author and associate professor of law at Fordham University, says Big Tech leaders were not aligned with the Democrats, though, and that has become even more clear than it was recently. “Tech leaders were never with Democrats. They have always been aligned with power,” says Teachout. “In the Obama era, Google wrapped its arms and tentacles around and into the Obama administration, and for a combination of cultural reasons and reflected glow, there was a sense that Big Tech were, for Democrats, ‘our people’.”

Law professor discusses immigration raids in the city
Spectrum News NY 1 01-29-2025
Several people were arrested Tuesday during federal immigration operations in the city. However, questions remain over the scope of the White House’s immigration policies. Gemma Solimene, immigration professor at the Fordham University School of Law, joined “News All Day” on Wednesday to discuss the impact of President Donald Trump’s actions in the five boroughs.

Bill to exempt student-athlete NIL contracts from Colorado open records act draws scrutiny
Colorado Politics 01-29-2025
In 2020, Fordham University studied student-athlete compensation and reported that 86% live below the federal poverty line. On average, the Fordham study said, a Division I football or basketball player’s value can range from $120,000 to over $265,000. However, students receive only full-ride scholarships, which the study said does not “help athletes from poverty who are trying to help feed their family back home.”

The Trump Administration Will Truly Test the Supreme Court
The American Prospect 01-31-2025
Yet, as things stand, Trump has effectively instructed a private company to break federal laws, and to violate a fresh-off-the-press Supreme Court order. “It’s basically saying, there is a law that has passed that I don’t think should be a law, and therefore my enforcers will not enforce it,” said Zephyr Teachout, a law professor at Fordham University and a former antitrust enforcer at the New York attorney general’s office, on a recent episode of the Organized Money podcast.

Akron native Kali Oliver to perform in Cleveland with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Signal Akron 01-30-2025
[Kali] Oliver graduated from Fordham University with a degree in dance in 2021. She then spent three years dancing with Ailey II, which is for early-career dancers. In 2024, she became a member of the company.

The Top 50 Women Leaders of Delaware for 2025
Women We Admire 02-03-2025
[Laura] Tourge earned her MBA in Marketing from Fordham Gabelli School of Business. Before that, she completed her Bachelor’s degree in Marketing at James Madison University.

Editorial: JD Vance aims vulgar, undeserved cynicism at bishops over immigration
National Catholic Reporter 01-28-2025
In a 1983 lecture at Fordham University, the late Cardinal Joseph Bernardin introduced what he called the “consistent ethic of life,” also referred to as the “seamless garment” approach to difficult social justice questions. It was a model, had they chosen to adopt it, that would have allowed bishops to remain above partisan politics while preaching and teaching on a wide range of issues.

Rhode Island at Fordham odds, tips and betting trends – February 5
Sports Book Wire 02-01-2025
The Fordham Rams (10-12, 2-7 A-10) are at home in A-10 action against the Rhode Island Rams (15-6, 4-5 A-10) on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET. In this preview, we take a look at the Fordham vs. Rhode Island odds and lines around this matchup.

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Rams in the News: Beyond The Swipe – How Artificial Intelligence Is Redefining Biometrics https://now.fordham.edu/in-the-news/rams-in-the-news-beyond-the-swipe-how-artificial-intelligence-is-redefining-biometrics/ Mon, 27 Jan 2025 17:39:59 +0000 https://now.fordham.edu/?p=199994 Beyond The Swipe: How Artificial Intelligence Is Redefining Biometrics
Forbes 01-27-2025
Generative AI is increasingly being utilized by organizations to simulate potential attack scenarios, such as bots attempting to mimic user behavior, to enhance cybersecurity defenses. For instance, researchers at Fordham University are leveraging generative AI to create a wider range of possible attack scenarios by analyzing computer traffic data. This approach enables their machine learning models to detect various types of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks more effectively.

Idaho beefs up firing squad as Bryan Kohbeger trial nears
Fox News 01-24-2025
Fordham Law School professor Deborah Denno, a leading expert on the death penalty in the U.S., previously told Fox News Digital that the firing squad is accepted as the most efficient and humane means of execution.
This article was picked up by MSN, AOL, and Yahoo! News, and Denno was also quoted in articles in the Idaho Statesman and WhatsNew2Day.

The soul of America—from Martin Luther King to Trump
America Magazine 01-19-2025
“Perhaps King’s greatest gift to us is the reminder that when we do the work of justice, we work with what he called ‘cosmic companionship.’ We can take courage and hope from a sermon that he often preached: ‘God is able.'” wrote Fr. Bryan Massingale, the James and Nancy Buckman Chair in applied ethics at Fordham University. 
Fr. Massingale’s essay was also noted in the National Catholic Reporter.

Is Trump’s order to allow TikTok to continue operating in the U.S. even legal?
NPR 01-23-2025
President Trump himself once tried to ban TikTok, but changed his mind now that many of his supporters use it, and he says he will not enforce it while trying to find a buyer. So we have called Olivier Sylvain for a legal opinion. He’s a professor of law at Fordham University.

Amazon resumes new US green card applications for foreign workers, leaked memo shows
Business Insider 01-23-2025
Jennifer Gordon, a labor and immigration law professor at Fordham University, told BI that companies may be trying to anticipate Trump’s unpredictable behavior in advance. Given Trump’s past hard-line stance against immigration, Gordon said it’s possible the new administration could issue a policy pausing skilled labor immigration applications in the future. “If I was a tech company, I wouldn’t be fully confident that he will follow through,” Gordon said.

Chat Box with David Cruz – Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman on Trump’s Agenda
PBS 01-25-205
“Yes, he did win the electoral college. He did not win by a landslide, and we have to remember that 40% of the voting-eligible population in the United States chose not to participate, so by no means does he have a mandate from the vast majority of Americans for any of the stuff that he’s doing. We can still be vigilant when he’s talking about everything from DEI to immigration to a woman’s right to choose to LGBTQ rights, plus issues to the environment to a relationship with those abroad, the list goes on and on,” said Christina Greer, Fordham University political science professor.
This interview was picked up by NJ Spotlight News.

How Trump could overturn birthright citizenship: Law professor explains
ABC 7 01-22-2025
“There are things that the Trump administration has tried to do in its first two days on immigration that have quite a decent chance of being upheld. This, in my view, is not one of them. Essentially, the administration here is hoping that they will get conservative judges and justices with views outside the mainstream to endorse their theory, but that theory really is well outside the mainstream,” said Jennifer Gordon, Feerick Chair and immigration law expert at Fordham University.

‘The Fall of Diddy’ Highlights the Plight of Sean Combs
WWD 01-23-2025
“We listen to their music, watch them win awards, gossip about their romantic entanglements, and wear their clothes. We’re also eager to look behind the scenes, and when the curtain is pulled back to reveal allegations of misconduct, we continue watching in horrified fascination,” said Susan Scafidi, founder of the Fashion Law Institute at Fordham University.

Geothermal: Another Source of Renewable Energy
The National Law Review 01-23-2025
In late December 2024, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced that more than $29 million has been awarded to 15 innovative projects that will reduce statewide carbon emissions. Included in the awards is a project involving the design and development of the largest geothermal heating and cooling system in the Northeast for Fordham University’s Rose Hill Campus in the Bronx.

The Hidden Utility of the Liberal Arts
The Chronicle of Higher Education 01-21-2025
Leonard Cassuto, a professor of English at Fordham University who writes for The Chronicle about graduate education, ponders the discomfort academics in the humanities have with the term “skills,” for its association with the capitalist system, its threat to turn humanities departments into service units for business and engineering colleges, and its potential to diminish professors’ status as researchers. But the climate in academe is changing, he concedes: “The pursuit of skills has been a goal of American academia since its beginnings. We deny that fact at our peril.”

Writing wrongs
The New Criterion 01-22-2025
“When academic writers write badly,” comments [Leonard] Cassuto, a longtime professor of English at Fordham University who has frequently written on academic practices, “they make all academia vulnerable to derision and political attack.”

Are Biden’s Pardons Valid? Democrat Legal Scholars Say No
The Post & Email 01-26-2025
Professor Andrew Kent of Fordham Law School agrees: “A pardon of a third party motivated principally by the president’s desire to protect himself would seem to violate the faithful execution principles.” He reasons that other enumerated and implicit constitutional principles constrain all provisions of the Constitution.

New Jersey leads Northeast in population growth and is bigger than ever. Here’s why.
Asbury Park Press 01-23-2025
“Immigrants at all levels are an engine of growth,” said Jennifer Gordon, a professor at Fordham Law School in New York who specializes in immigration law.

How Jury Nullification Could Set Luigi Mangione Free in UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Case
In Touch Weekly 01-22-2025
“It’s a reaction by the jury to a legal result that they feel would be so unjust or morally wrong that they refuse to impose it, despite what the law says,” Cheryl Bader, an associate professor of law at Fordham University Law School, says.
This article was picked up by Yahoo! News, and Bader was also quoted in articles in The Music Essentials.

That’s why you get a food coma
Earth Press News 01-23-2025
In the same podcast episode tells Subha Mani professor of economics and research assistant at the Center for International Policy Studies at Fordham University, and Justine Hervé assistant professor of economics at the Stevens Institute of Technology, about his research with other academics.

College Credits: Glenview Student Makes Dean’s List At Fordham U
Patch 01-22-2025
Berkley-Ayne Dorsten, of Glenview, was recently named to the dean’s list, second honors, for the fall 2024 semester at Fordham University. The Loyola Academy graduate is majoring in international political economy (pre-law track) and is a double minor in business administration and global public health. The school defines dean’s list as a 3.6 or better, and Second Honors is awarded to students with a GPA between 3.8-3.899.

Actor, dancer and former jockey Robert Montano’s true story told in ‘SMALL’ at the George Street Playhouse
WGBO Journal 01-22-2025
Jessi [D. Hill] teaches directing at Fordham and Barnard/Columbia University. Giving back is what she’s all about. “I think that I try to be the kind of teacher that I always wanted and to bring my professional experiences to young people who are really serious about doing this.”

Art World Comings and Goings: The Andy Warhol Museum’s New Director and More
New York Observer 1-23-2025
A Fordham University Law School graduate, [Mari-Claudia] Jiménez made the leap from private legal practice to the high-stakes auction world in 2016, joining Sotheby’s as senior vice president and managing director of Trusts & Estates and Valuations.

Governor Moore Appoints Kamal Essaheb as Senior Advisor and Director of Immigrant Affairs
The Office of Governor Wes Moore 01-22-2025
Kamal Essaheb is a national leader on immigration policy, with experience as an attorney, in community advocacy, and in the federal government. Essaheb earned his J.D. from Fordham University and holds a B.A. in mathematics and economics from Queens College of the City University of New York.

Tom Krasovic: Smart, skilled Eagles ride newcomers, NFL’s best roster to Super Bowl
The San Diego Union-Tribune 01-26-2025
Powerful and deep, the Eagles caused four turnovers, scored a touchdown after each takeaway and overwhelmed the Washington Commanders, 55-23. They will now play in their third Super Bowl under [Howie] Roseman, who launched his NFL career by mailing hundreds of letters to an Eagles executive as a recent graduate of Fordham Law School.

Superstar Denzel Washington claims freedom to preach | Terry Mattingly
Knoxville News Sentinel 01-23-2025
The young Washington was in his mother’s Mount Vernon, New York, beauty parlor, after horrible grades forced a leave of absence from Fordham University. An elderly woman, Ruth Green, who many believed had unique spiritual gifts, looked him in the eye and asked for a piece of paper.

The “Finest in Disorganized Religion?” Orthodox Christianity Endures
The Public Discourse 01-22-2025
Shortly before the recent US presidential election, an online publication of the Orthodox Studies Center at Fordham University featured a lead article that announced: “A Vote for Trump is a Vote against the Ecumenical Patriarchate.”

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