Center for Community Engaged Learning

Making an Impact - Here, There, and Everywhere

17,463+ Community Members Engaged Annually

5,890+ Students in CCEL Courses and Leadership Programs Annually

2,300+ Community Youth Engaged Through Post-Secondary Pathways

102+ Fordham Faculty Engaged Annually

The Fordham Center for Community Engaged Learning (CCEL) mission is to bridge the university with its neighboring communities and global partners through experiential learning, research, and civic engagement. It fosters reciprocal partnerships by connecting faculty, students, and staff with community organizations to integrate academic inquiry with community engagement, advancing justice and solidarity.

Students gardening at Drew Gardens during Urban Plunge 2022

Student Programming

Explore how getting involved with Fordham’s community initiatives can enhance your personal growth, develop valuable skills, and make a positive impact.

Prof Gen OConnor and Student with Grupo Mujeres participant

Engaged Faculty

Explore how collaborating with CCEL can enrich your academic journey and expand opportunities for engagement with local communities.

Prof Shellae Versey and VP Travis Proulx

Impact Research

The Bronx Research Institute for Community Solutions (BRICS) advances research and partnerships to address local challenges and strengthen community resilience through collaborative action.

Fordham students are invited to apply for the 2026 Tortorella Summer Research Fellowship, a paid opportunity to engage in faculty-led research focused on social impact. Open to undergraduate and graduate students, this fellowship supports emerging researchers interested in using data, statistics, and quantitative methods to address real-world challenges.