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To help you get in the Commencement spirit, we prepared a virtual toolkit featuring Fordham photos, signs, Instagram story templates, and more.

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Class of 2026 News

‘Be Fearless’ and Other Commencement Cap Messages from the Class of 2026

Gathering under sunny skies for Fordham’s commencement on May 16, graduates wore caps decorated to tell stories, give thanks, and hint at all they might become.

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Hoda Kotb Tells Grads to Take Chances and Trust Their Path

With humor, candor, and heartfelt stories of perseverance, famed broadcaster and former TODAY host Hoda Kotb encouraged Fordham’s Class of 2026 to embrace opportunity—even when they feel unprepared. “If you’re …

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Class of 2026: These 6 Rams Have Some Advice for You

Graduation marks an ending, but it also marks the beginning of something harder to define: the rest of your life. To help the Class of 2026 navigate what comes next, …

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Empire State Building Offers Special Fordham Rate for Observation Deck

To celebrate the Class of 2026, the Empire State Building is offering a special rate to members of the Fordham community, available from May 13 to May 20. Here are …

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Grads Put Fordham Values to Work

As they prepare to graduate, Fordham students are reflecting on the experiences that shaped them over the last four years while looking ahead to what comes next. Some will step …

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Empire State Building to Glow Maroon for Fordham Class of 2026

The Empire State Building will once again shine Fordham maroon on the night of University Commencement, Saturday, May 16, celebrating the Class of 2026. The tribute atop this iconic New …

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FAQs | Fordham Commencement 2026

Fordham’s 181st Commencement is almost here, and we can’t wait to celebrate the Class of 2026. Here’s everything you need to know to feel prepared and excited for the big …

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Famed Broadcaster, Bestselling Author, and CEO Hoda Kotb to Deliver Commencement Address

Celebrated journalist, bestselling author, and CEO Hoda Kotb will address the Class of 2026 on May 16 at Fordham University’s annual commencement ceremony, where she will receive an honorary doctorate …

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