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FDU Poll: COVID-19 continues to negatively impact NJ parents and child care

Poll finds the COVID-19 pandemic continues to negatively impact New Jersey parents and child care

FDU Poll: NJ Residents Like “The Garden State”

More than 3 in 4 (77%) New Jersey voters believe The Garden State is a good nickname for New Jersey.

FDU Poll: New Jersey voters want property tax deduction restored

FDU Poll finds New Jersey voters want property tax deduction restored

FDU Poll: New Jersey voters don’t want betting on college sports

FDU Poll finds New Jersey voters don’t want betting on college sports

FDU Poll: A Quarter of NJ workers never going back to the office

FDU Poll half of New Jersey workers started working from home during the pandemic

Two students work on a computer in a tech lab.

New Jersey grants FDU $263,339 for computer science

New Jersey grants FDU $263,339 for computer science

FDU Poll: Murphy leads a mostly unknown Ciatterelli

Incumbent Democrat Phil Murphy retains a significant lead over his Republican challenger.

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The Charter Day award.

Charter Day LIVE 2021 raises more than $1 million dollars for student scholarships

For more than thirty years, the Charter Day gala has raised scholarship funds to support FDU students.

COVID-19 daily screening via #CampusClear

COVID-19 daily screening via #CampusClear

Dr. Uchenna Baker

FDU Appoints new VP for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

FDU has appointed Dr. Uchenna Baker as FDU’s Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students.

The School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences hosts white coat and doctoral hooding ceremonies

White coat and doctoral hooding ceremonies celebrate students in the School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

FDU announces new head of advancement

FDU has named Jason Amore as Senior Vice President for University Advancement, effective August 1, 2021.

Henry P. Becton School of Nursing and Allied Health hosts convocation

Two graduates pose for a photo together.

Fairleigh Dickinson University holds commencements at MetLife Stadium

Multiple ceremonies celebrating Classes of 2021 and 2020 held May 18-19

A collage of six photos shows smiling graduates.

Commencement, a crowning achievement for the Class of 2021 and the Class of 2020

FDU celebrated the Class of 2021 and the Class of 2020 at the University’s annual Commencement.

Brenye Burr and Lois Smart

Mother-daughter duo crosses the stage together as college graduates

Lois Smart and her daughter, Brenye Burr, graduated with their Bachelor of Arts degrees together.

Portrait of a young woman standing outside.

Six questions with 2021 graduate speaker Sarah Kearsley

Meet Sarah Kearsley, the 2021 graduate speaker!

Know before you go to MetLife Stadium

Faculty, Staff — Update, In Memoriam

College and School Happenings

A portrait of Emmaline Stoddard.

Six questions with 2021 Florham Campus Pinnacle Award recipient Emmaline Stoddard

Meet Emmaline Stoddard, the 2021 Florham Campus Pinnacle Award Recipient!

A portrait of Lillian Maltese.

Six questions with 2021 Metropolitan Campus Pinnacle Award recipient Lillian Maltese

Meet Lillian Maltese, the 2021 Metropolitan Campus Pinnacle Award Recipient!

A portrait of Ces Anthony Torillo Plaras.

Six questions with 2021 Vancouver Pinnacle Award recipient Ces Anthony Torillo Plaras

Meet Ces Anthony Torillo Plaras, the Vancouver Campus Student Pinnacle Award Recipient!

A person in the distance walks on the spirit bridge.

Metropolitan Campus Spirit Bridge earns award

The Metropolitan Campus Spirit Bridge has been honored with a Merit award by SCUP.