Fordham University alumni
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| Fordham University alumni | |
|---|---|
| Name | Fordham University alumni |
| Established | 1841 |
| Location | Bronx, New York City |
| Alma mater | Fordham University |
| Notable | Colin Powell, Denzel Washington, Tyra Banks, Tom Brokaw |
Fordham University alumni are former students and graduates of Fordham University, a private research university founded in 1841 in the Bronx. Alumni include leaders in United States politics, film industry, broadcasting, finance, law and Catholic institutions, who have shaped institutions such as the United Nations, Federal Reserve System, World Bank, United States Senate and Hollywood. The alumni network spans prominent figures across New York City, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, London, Rome, and global organizations including International Monetary Fund, European Union, UNESCO and NATO.
Notable alumni by field
Politics and public service: alumni have served as Secretary of State Colin Powell, Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Governor Al D'Amato and members of the United States House of Representatives such as Peter King and Joseph Crowley. Others include diplomats to the United Nations and ambassadors to Vatican City, participants in the Civil Rights Movement and judges on the Second Circuit.
Arts, film and entertainment: actors and filmmakers such as Denzel Washington, Martin Scorsese-adjacent collaborators, Tommy Lee Jones-era colleagues, models and television hosts including Tyra Banks, and producers active in Hollywood and festivals like the Cannes Film Festival and Sundance Film Festival.
Journalism and media: broadcasters and journalists have included anchormen on NBC News like Tom Brokaw alumni associates, reporters at The New York Times, columnists at The Washington Post, contributors to The Atlantic, producers at CBS News and hosts on NPR.
Business and finance: executives at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase, leaders at American Express, founders of startups listed on the NASDAQ, and financial policymakers at the Federal Reserve System and World Bank.
Law and public policy: judges, attorneys in United States Supreme Court cases, partners at firms working with the International Criminal Court, and advisors in United States Department of Justice and municipal law offices.
Science, medicine and academia: researchers at National Institutes of Health, faculty at Columbia University, New York University, and medical leaders affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System and NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital.
Religion and theology: clergy and theologians serving in the Catholic Church, cardinals and bishops with roles in Vatican City, and scholars active at seminaries associated with Jesuit traditions.
Sports and athletics: professional athletes in NFL and Major League Baseball, coaches in collegiate conferences like the Atlantic Coast Conference, and sports executives in Madison Square Garden enterprises.
Alumni awards and honors
Alumni have received awards such as the Pulitzer Prize, Academy Award, Tony Award, Emmy Award, Nobel Prize nominations, and honors conferred by heads of state including the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Recipients have been recognized by institutions like the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the National Academy of Sciences, the American Bar Association and the Royal Society of Arts.
Alumni organizations and networks
Regional and professional networks link alumni in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, Rome, and Beijing. Alumni chapters collaborate with entities such as the United Nations Association of the United States of America, alumni association, and professional societies including the American Bar Association, Society of Professional Journalists, Association of American Physicians and Surgeons, and trade groups for Hollywood Foreign Press Association members.
Impact and contributions
Alumni have influenced policy at the United States Congress, shaped media narratives at CNN and Fox News Channel, advanced cinematic language in collaborations screened at the Venice Film Festival, and impacted financial regulation at Securities and Exchange Commission. Contributions include leadership in urban development projects in New York City, humanitarian work with UNICEF and Doctors Without Borders, and legal advocacy in landmark cases before the United States Supreme Court.
Alumni admission and scholarship programs
Admission pipelines and scholarship programs support students from New York City boroughs and global cities such as London and Hong Kong. Scholarships include merit awards named for donors, need-based aid aligned with policies from U.S. Department of Education, fellowship placements at institutions like the Fulbright Program, internships with United States Senate offices, and post-graduate funding for study at Oxford University and Harvard University.