Our Fordham University students advocated in Albany to⬆️ funding for NY's opportunity programs. Many thanks to Chairs Toby Ann Stavisky & Alicia Hyndman for being champions, Senator Kevin Parker & Linda B. Rosenthal “the #OriginalRosenthal” for taking the time to chat with students, & NY's Independent Colleges & Universities for organizing! #NYBudget

Last week, Fordham University's Benedicta Donkor wowed elected officials at NYS BPHA Legislative Caucus, making a powerful case with CSTEP Asst. Director Michelle Santana for increasing opportunity program funding. Many thanks to Alicia Hyndman Yudelka Tapia Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado Tish James for your support!

She spends 100s of hours each year working on the #NYBudget - yet even with a packed schedule, Senator Liz Krueger took the time to chat with our team, including Fordham University CSTEP co-Director Renaldo Alba, Carlos Garcia of Liberty Partnership Program & Liz Altman of Friends of Liberty

It was a privilege for Fordham University to host the NYC Charter Revision Commission this week, at which community members spoke on housing and land use issues. It is always great to see Richard Buery, Jr. Sharon Greenberger Carl Weisbrod and so many friends who serve NYers on the commission!

We are excited to be with the Fordham University CCEL team here at NYS PR/H Task Force SOMOS weekend in Albany! Please stop by, say hi, and learn about the extraordinary work we are doing to advance Fordham’s Jesuit mission!

Dr. Renaldo Alba, APACS Prez & Fordham University CSTEP co-director nails it: "For decades, these programs have produced generations of highly skilled workers who secure good-paying jobs & reinvest their success in the socio-economic fabric of our communities." bxtimes.com/op-ed-hochul-s…

Majority Leader Sen. Stewart-Cousins & New York State Senate Education Chair Senator Shelley Mayer organized a fantastic panel of leaders for #WomensHistoryMonth - the conversation was moving, strategic, and filled with joy. It was a pleasure to attend!

Congratulations to NYS Human Rights for an extraordinary event - it was a pleasure to have the team leading this important work at Fordham University!

Hundreds of faith leaders from across the Bronx came to Fordham University this week for Faith In Your Borough, an event organized by the Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit & NYC Mayor's Office of Faith-Based & Partnerships - it was a pleasure to welcome Mayor Eric Adams Adams and all faith leaders to our Rose Hill campus!

Happening now: Fordham University President Tania Tetlow welcomes Governor Kathy Hochul Capital One Partnership for New York City and dozens of #Bronx community and business leaders to discuss the importance of partnership and investment

Fordham joyfully welcomes Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Prevost in Chicago, Illinois, the 267th Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church and the first Pope from the United States of America. We pray for a papacy rooted in faith, solidarity, service, and justice. 🤍 ✝️ -- #PopeLeoXIV

“Your ultimate achievement is the good you do in the world.” Regina Hall, FCRH ’92, returned home to inspire Fordham’s largest graduating class ever. Congrats, Class of 2025—you’re ready to change the world. 🎓🐏 #Fordham2025 #Commencement #ReginaHall

Our student-led advocacy team in D.C. this week!