Why AI Makes the Liberal Arts More Important Than Ever
U.S. News & World Report Getting In Newsletter 04-02-2026
“At Fordham, we stuff your head full of knowledge – but not just that. We care about the quality of your heart. We will help you find the mission and purpose that will drive you forward forever. And we do it in New York, with access to every possible career and opportunity,” said Tania Tetlow, president of Fordham University, in an interview with U.S. News & World Report.
Money Madness: College Basketball at a Crossroads
CNN 04-05-2026
“A simple fact is that the players are getting paid now, on top of their scholarship, and sometimes they’re getting paid more than your staff. It’s 30-plus hours a week, five to six practices a week. You have a training room beforehand and afterward, and you’re doing film work. It’s a full-time job, and just the money that’s involved now — players are going to ask, ‘What is my potential NIL package going to be? How much money can they make here?'” said Mike Magpayo, head men’s basketball coach at Fordham University, in a CNN Originals documentary.
Why Catholicism is drawing in Gen Z men
The Washington Post 04-02-2026
“I absolutely think it’s a phenomenon,” said Professor David Gibson, the director of Fordham University’s Center on Religion and Culture. But he cautioned against mistaking an uptick in conversions for a full-blown revival. Gibson cited a 2025 study by the Pew Research Center that found that for every young person coming into the Catholic Church, around 12 young people left.
The World Cup is supposed to be an economic windfall. But ‘you’re seeing a number of headwinds’ now
Fortune 04-04-2026
“You’re seeing a number of headwinds coming to what many thought was going to be a crowning and incredibly successful event,” said Mark Conrad, a professor of law and ethics at Fordham University’s business school and director of its sports business concentration.
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Mamdani Seeks to Link Affordability Agenda With Racial Equity
The New York Times 04-06-2026
Mr. Mamdani’s struggles to connect with the Black community were linked to his status as a relatively new politician who is “not yet a trusted messenger,” said Christina Greer, an associate professor of political science at Fordham University. She added, “When it comes to fiscal issues that affect the real-world pocketbooks of Black voters in New York, that’s where the relationship with the mayor gets a lot more complicated because there isn’t yet one.”
Birth Tourism Issue Offers Lens for Birthright Citizenship Case
Bloomberg Law 03-31-2026
“The advocates’ positions in the landmark US Supreme Court case to be argued this week regarding President Donald Trump’s American Citizenship Order miss an important nuance: The Constitution doesn’t confer citizenship to children born to foreign parents who don’t live in the US.” wrote Thomas H. Lee, professor at Fordham Law School.
Women are making strides in education and employment. But an investing glass ceiling remains
CNBC 03-31-2026
A network of women are trying to get others to participate in the market. At Fordham University, hundreds of female students gather for Smart Women Securities meets to learn about analyzing equities and financial statements, according to Rosa Romeo, a Fordham accounting professor who supervises the group. They also practice pitching stocks for judges.
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Todd Blanche takes on DOJ’s top job and the burden of Trump’s expectations
The Washington Post 04-03-2026
“President Trump will want better results, and it would make no sense for Blanche to take the job unless he intends to use the awesome power of federal prosecution to do President Trump’s bidding, the law be damned,” said Bruce Green, a former federal prosecutor who now teaches at Fordham University’s law school.
The 2026 Bronx Power 100
City & State New York 03-30-2026
Tania Tetlow is in it for the long haul. The first woman and lay president in Fordham University’s history signed on to lead the Jesuit school through 2030 after bringing in hundreds of millions of dollars in investments, overseeing substantial increases in applications and launching a Bronx Green Jobs Center as part of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s push to train workers for clean energy industries. A legal scholar and former federal prosecutor, Tetlow has guided Fordham through treacherous waters amid hostility from the federal government, cuts to federal grants and the targeting of foreign students’ visas.
Smash, grab and go: What happens to stolen artworks after a successful heist?
Euronews 04-02-2026
“Art theft is usually a crime of opportunity,” according to Leila Amineddoleh, Adjunct Professor of Law at Fordham University. Artworks are rarely stolen from displays and are instead taken from a museum or gallery’s storage units or when they are in transit.
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Mixing religion and politics in America. That isn’t new. What makes today different?
Roll Call 04-02-2026
Is today’s elevation of a certain kind of Christianity at odds with the ideals of a diverse country where freedom of and from religion is guaranteed in the Constitution? David Gibson, an award-winning religion journalist, author and filmmaker, is director of the Center on Religion and Culture at Fordham University, and the guest on this episode of Equal Time.
The price of gold fluctuates as the US vs. Iran conflict rages on
Audacy 04-07-2026
It’s time now for Ask An Expert. Every weekday at 9:20 AM on KCBS, we’re giving you direct access to top experts in various fields. We’re looking at how the US-Iran conflict has triggered a steep drop in the price of gold after prices reached an all-time high in January. To answer those questions and more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with Giacomo Santangelo, senior lecturer in the department of economics at Fordham University.
Op-Ed | When a lawyer becomes too close to their client
amNY 04-03-2026
“Often, depending on the nature of the case, a client’s criminal lawyer will understandably become his only friend in all the world. Some criminal charges are so disturbing that the client’s friends and family will reflexively abandon him based simply on the disturbing nature of the allegation,” wrote Joel Cohen, adjunct professor at Fordham University School of Law.
As the only Black woman on the Supreme Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson’s lone dissent in conversion therapy ruling stands out
The Grio 04-01-2026
Jackson’s dissent is not only rare but symbolic. As the only Black woman on the nation’s highest court, Jackson is demonstrating the countless ways Black women have had to hold the line in defending democracy, says Dr. Christina M. Greer, a political science professor at Fordham University.
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What Black Americans should know about Democrats and Republicans and the ‘Party of the KKK’
The Grio 03-31-2026
“It’s such a false understanding of partisan politics, party evolution, and realignment politics. These old tropes of like the Republicans are the party that freed the slaves…that is absolutely such an antiquated understanding and a false representation of present-day politics,” said Dr. Christina M. Greer, a professor of political science at Fordham University.
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Mayor Mamdani expands NYC scholarship program to include undergraduate degrees
Gothamist 03-30-2026
According to City Hall, the undergraduate scholarship program is launching in partnership with 10 colleges and universities, including Columbia University School of General Studies, the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies and Fordham University, with more expected to join. More than 30 schools already participate in the graduate scholarship program.
MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor broadens city worker benefits with expanded child care pilot and scholarship program
amNY 03-30-2026
The undergraduate program is launching with 10 partner institutions, including Columbia University School of General Studies, Fordham University, Lehman College, Marist University and Purchase College, SUNY, with more schools expected to join later. The city said the graduate program already includes more than 30 participating institutions across the region.
8 College Campuses That Have the Nicest Dorms We’ve Ever Seen
House Beautiful 04-02-2026
Fordham has a range of dorms for practically every preference. There are dorms that have big windows with New York City skyline views located near Lincoln Center. Lodging on the Bronx main campus will make you feel like you’ve been transported to a quaint, historic town. Some dorms even feature a charming spiral staircase that takes loft living to the next level (literally).
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Mamdani Opens College Door For City Workers With Scholarship Expansion
Hoodline 03-30-2026
The first wave of partner schools pairs city employees with a mix of public and private campuses. City Hall says the launch lineup includes Columbia University School of General Studies, the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies and Fordham University.
The United States Attorney’s Office Welcomes New Members of the Civil Division
United States Department of Justice 03-31-2026
[Sam Martin] is a graduate of Boston College Law School and Fordham University, where he earned a degree in Political Science and Theology and practiced debate.
