Philanthropy 50 2026
The Chronicle of Philanthropy 03-10-2026
Fordham alumni Carolyn and Maurice Cunniffe are featured in The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s annual Philanthropy 50, which highlights the nation’s largest charitable donors. Carolyn earned both a master’s degree and Ph.D. in French literature from Fordham in 1971, while Maurice’s connection to the University dates back to Fordham Prep, where he graduated in 1950, before earning a bachelor’s degree in physics from Fordham in 1954. Their philanthropy will help support an integrated science facility and expand STEM degree programs, strengthening Fordham’s investment in science education and research.
Will a Buggy Spring and Summer Follow a Tough Winter?
The New York Times 03-16-2026
“The winter we had, as difficult as it was for us, was a boon for ticks,” said Thomas Daniels, who maintains the Fordham Tick Index and is the director of the Louis Calder Center, Fordham University’s field station for research in Armonk, N.Y. “A cold, snowy winter is something they like.” Under a snow blanket, he said, it’s warmer than above ground, so they are less likely to freeze to death.
AI v. Nicki Minaj: How chatbots are colliding with NY’s court system
Gothamist 03-10-2026
Bruce Green, a law professor at Fordham University and an expert on legal ethics, said he expects that both sides will eventually adapt: the courts will create more sophisticated rules around the technology, and new AI tools will be better at producing more accurate citations. But in the current, largely unregulated environment, he said it’s worth requiring transparency from litigants.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani, now on the job, keeping NYPD policies he once challenged
Newsday 03-14-2026
“There’s something political scientists call path dependence, which is just a fancy way of saying that if there’s a groove, things tend to keep going into that groove,” said Nicholas Tampio, a professor of political science at Fordham University. “There’s a lot of moving pieces in city government, and so it’s very hard to just move one piece, because the organism will adjust to keep things where they are.”
Muscular dystrophy took his mobility. His voice carried him to the Hall of Fame
The Athletic 03-13-2026
Eight years after receiving the tape recorder, [Chris] Carrino was a freshman at Fordham. While schools like Syracuse and Ithaca College are renowned for their sportscasters, Fordham is something of a feeder school to New York broadcasting stardom, dating back to Vin Scully and including current-day headliners, like Mike Breen, Michael Kay and Ryan Ruocco.
Iran to keep oil from the US, as rising gas prices hit Americans
Audacy KCBS Radio 03-14-2026
Iran vows it will not allow any oil to travel through the Strait of Hormuz if it benefits the United States. Since the war started, the cost of a gallon of gas has shot up, and diesel has spiked even more. To tell us more, KCBS News Anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Giacomo Santangelo, senior lecturer in economics at Fordham University, and director of the University’s International Political Economy Program.
Space X shifting focus from Mars to the Moon
Audacy KCBS Radio 03-14-2026
Elon Musk says SpaceX is shifting focus from Mars to the moon. He envisions a “self-growing city” with solar panels sending power back to data centers orbiting Earth, and to tell us more, KCBS News Anchor Danny DeCrescenzo spoke with Christopher Aubin, professor of Physics at Fordham University.
Pope Leo wants Christians to examine their consciences this Lent — especially if they’re waging war
National Catholic Reporter 03-13-2026
Veteran Catholic journalist David Gibson, who heads the Fordham University Center on Religion and Culture, posted on X, “Vatican newspaper coverage continues to nail it.”
Opinion: There’s an antidote to age bias, and you can find it in a Connecticut diocese
CT Insider 03-13-2026
“Corporate America talks endlessly about innovation, disruption, and youth. Meanwhile, it is quietly pushing aside one of its greatest untapped assets: experienced professionals who are not yet finished contributing. Ironically, one place that has begun to harness this overlooked resource is the Catholic Church,” wrote William F. Baker, professor at Fordham University.
This article was picked up by MSN.
AI Is Reshaping Advisor Exams: SEC Roundup
Think Advisor 03-09-2026
In this episode, Morgan and Zaccaro sit down with Stan Yakov — law professor at Fordham Law School, formerly with Citadel, and founder of RegLabs AI — to explore how AI is reshaping regulatory examinations and enforcement, and what advisors need to know.
War with Iran a bitter song we’ve heard before
New York Amsterdam News 03-12-2026
“The president is growing increasingly engaged in his own mental creations and is not being checked by members of his cabinet or party. For example, there is no widespread rampant voter fraud throughout the U.S., in Black-led cities, or in Fulton County, Ga., in particular. He lost the 2020 election and cannot allow his mind to comprehend it,” wrote Christina Greer, associate professor at Fordham University.
Revived bill to ban individualized price- and wage-setting gets initial approval
The Sum & Substance 03-13-2026
People who search for medical advice for celiac disease may be charged more for gluten-free products by online retailers than other customers, said Nina DiSalvo, policy director for the Toward Justice law firm. Or they could raise prices for medicine for people whose online history indicates that they have a certain ailment, said Zephyr Teachout, a Fordham University School of Law professor.
The 10 Most Haunted Schools in the United States: Ghosts on Campus You Won’t Believe
Vocal Media 03-13-2026
Parts of “The Exorcist” were filmed at Fordham, but the campus’s real hauntings are no movie set. Keating and Findlay Halls are infamous for students being woken by icy chills, doors slamming, furniture moving, and even the ghost of a blonde-haired woman in a dormitory shower.
The Mayor Is In: Mamdani Drops by to Hear Complaints About Landlords
The New York Times 03-12-2026
As the mayor held the private meetings, the scene in the auditorium of the Fordham University campus center felt a bit like a Madison Square Garden concert, with hundreds of people waiting, somewhat impatiently, for the mayor to come onstage. “Where’s the mayor?” “Where’s Mamdani?”
The meeting was also noted in 42 other outlets.
How undefeated Team Italy became the ‘shot’ heard ’round the World Baseball Classic
The Athletic 03-16-2026
Weissert pitched at Fordham University, where his ERA was 5.09, and persevered through six years in the New York Yankees’ farm system before his first chance. When he got to the majors, working with a 12-run lead in Oakland in August 2022, Weissert hit his first two batters, with a balk in between. After a flyout and two walks, he was mercifully removed.
Former Cubs Pitcher Dies
Newsweek 03-15-2026
A Brooklyn native, Balsamo cut his chops on the same youth fields as fellow Brooklynites Sandy Koufax and Joe Torre. He stayed in New York for college, pitching on the baseball team at Fordham University. He signed as a free agent with the Cubs in 1959.
This article was picked up by MSN.
How Dagger John Saved New York’s Irish
City Journal 03-15-2026
By the end of his tenure, the original boundaries of Hughes’s dio-cese contained over 100 such schools. Not content to build just primary and secondary schools, he founded or helped to found Fordham University and Manhattan, Manhattanville, and Mount St. Vincent colleges.
