Fordham University, Private Jesuit university in Bronx, United States.
Fordham University is a private Jesuit institution in New York with a main campus in the Bronx and a second campus near Lincoln Center in Manhattan. The grounds contain academic buildings, residence halls, libraries and athletic facilities linked by tree-lined paths and open lawns.
Archbishop John Hughes founded the institution in 1841 as Saint John's College, starting with a small academy for Catholic students. The institution expanded over the following decades and eventually took the name of the Bronx neighborhood where it stands.
Students gather in outdoor courtyards and chapel spaces where religious services and community events take place throughout the academic year. The Jesuit emphasis on dialogue and reflection shapes how people interact on campus, with frequent lectures, discussion groups and volunteer initiatives run by student organizations.
Visitors can explore the Bronx campus on foot, as most buildings are linked by covered walkways and signage throughout the grounds. A regular shuttle service connects both main locations for those wishing to move between campuses during the day.
The football team played in the first nationally televised college game in 1939, an event that helped shape modern sports broadcasting. The Rose Hill campus also served as a filming location for many movies and television series over the years.
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