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Official Bluesky of Fairleigh Dickinson University. Faculty, staff, students & alumni do the hard work and we get to talk about it. Use the hashtag #MyFDU!

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Three people wearing FDU-branded clothes smile for a photo.

Three people wearing FDU-branded clothes smile for a photo.

FriYAY; it's Spring Break! πŸ‘

πŸ“Έ Paige Soltano

13.03.2026 17:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
graphic depicts a student-athlete. graphic for FDU Knights Women's Basketball semifinals.

graphic depicts a student-athlete. graphic for FDU Knights Women's Basketball semifinals.

no backing down.

πŸ†š #5 Le Moyne
πŸ† NEC Semifinals
⏰ 7 p.m.
πŸ“ Bogota Savings Bank Center (Hackensack, N.J.)
πŸ“Ί ESPN+
πŸ“» WFDU
πŸ“Š fduknights.com

#UKnighted | Greater Alliance Federal Credit Union

12.03.2026 14:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A man stands in the middle of a brook, with running water, surrounded by trees.

A man stands in the middle of a brook, with running water, surrounded by trees.

Professor James Salierno takes his students to local rivers, swamps and wildlife refuges to conduct hands-on research. 🌿

Full #FDUMagazine story here: whatsnew.fdu.edu/4s3YI7t

πŸ“Έ Karsten Moran

11.03.2026 14:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
a portrait of a woman. she stands outside.

a portrait of a woman. she stands outside.

Get to know assistant professor Janis Leinfuss!

"The song 'Here Comes the Sun' by The Beatles is both uplifting and grounding for me. ... This song is a gentle reminder for me that each storm will pass, and the sun will keep shining." β˜€οΈ

Meet new faculty members here: whatsnew.fdu.edu/4oRPp90

10.03.2026 13:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
a timeline with years and photos printed on a wall. above the timeline, it reads "Elia & Mary Kay Stratis Lounge."

a timeline with years and photos printed on a wall. above the timeline, it reads "Elia & Mary Kay Stratis Lounge."

FDU celebrated the rededication of the Stratis Lounge and the unveiling of the Dr. William and Frances O’Neill Hall of Fame, honoring individuals whose lifelong commitment to FDU has opened doors for generations of students.

Learn more here: whatsnew.fdu.edu/4soeNFe

09.03.2026 13:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A landscape photo of a sunset.

A landscape photo of a sunset.

7:00 PM sunsets are on the horizon πŸŒ‡

πŸ“Έ J.R. Pinto

07.03.2026 22:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
several trees branches filled with cherry blossoms. in the background, college students walk along a path.

several trees branches filled with cherry blossoms. in the background, college students walk along a path.

We're wishing for these spring vibes to come to campus SOON! 🌸 #FDUWhatsOld

πŸ“Έ FDU Libraries Digital Archives, 2014

06.03.2026 20:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
a portrait of a woman. she wears a pink blazer and crosses her arms.

a portrait of a woman. she wears a pink blazer and crosses her arms.

Meet Omotara Adewale from the Henry P. Becton College of Nursing and Allied Health!

"I was drawn to FDU because of its strong commitment to academic excellence and its supportive environment for both students and faculty.""

Meet new faculty members here: whatsnew.fdu.edu/4oRPp9

05.03.2026 15:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
An illustration shows the intersection of AI technology and human capability.

An illustration shows the intersection of AI technology and human capability.

"We need tech and health to talk to each other ... We need to ensure that human performance will be enhanced β€” not replaced β€” by technology."

- FDU President Michael Avaltroni, "Humanics: When AI Technology Meets Humanity in Education."

Read the #FDUMagazine cover story: whatsnew.fdu.edu/4cCN6Uy

04.03.2026 16:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
a bride and a groom look at each other and smile. there is a sunset behind them.

a bride and a groom look at each other and smile. there is a sunset behind them.

Congratulations to Brandon Ferriero, BA'20 (Flor), and Madeline Blumm, BA'21, MAT'22 (Flor), for tying the knot in December! β€οΈπŸ’™ #LoveatFDU

πŸ“Έ Brandon Ulp Photography

03.03.2026 17:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
logo for WFDU Fund Drive.

logo for WFDU Fund Drive.

Support the WFDU 2026 Fund Drive! Your generous gift is essential to the operation and future of WFDU.

Learn how to support here: wfdu.fm/donate

28.02.2026 15:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A college student adjusts the focus on a long lens camera. the photo is in black and white.

A college student adjusts the focus on a long lens camera. the photo is in black and white.

Ready for your closeup? πŸ“Έ #FDUWhatsOld

πŸ“Έ FDU Libraries Digital Archives, 1981

27.02.2026 18:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
a headshot of a woman.

a headshot of a woman.

After concluding a national search, FDU is proud to appoint Laila Khreisat as dean of the Gregory H. Olsen College of Engineering and Science, effective immediately. Khreisat was previously serving as interim dean of the college.

Learn more here: whatsnew.fdu.edu/4l77fV1

26.02.2026 19:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
a group of college students stand in a line and smile for the camera. they all wear suits and ties.

a group of college students stand in a line and smile for the camera. they all wear suits and ties.

two college students smile for the camera. they both wear suits. behind them is an FDU backdrop.

two college students smile for the camera. they both wear suits. behind them is an FDU backdrop.

FDU students invest in their best! πŸ“ˆ

Learn more about the Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) in #FDUMagazine here: whatsnew.fdu.edu/4tq2ae9

πŸ“Έ Cynthia DiNapoli

25.02.2026 18:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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3 schools, 2 games, 1 battle. 😈

The Battle of Madison Ave takes place this weekend. Learn more here: fdudevils.com

πŸ“Έ Mendy Ross

20.02.2026 19:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Jesse Jackson stands at a podium and prepares to speak to a crowd out of frame. he wears a t-shirt over his dress shirt. the t-shirt reads "FDU 88." the photo is in black and white.

Jesse Jackson stands at a podium and prepares to speak to a crowd out of frame. he wears a t-shirt over his dress shirt. the t-shirt reads "FDU 88." the photo is in black and white.

Jesse Jackson stands at a podium and speaks to a crowd out of frame. the podium and behind him hangs FDU banners. he wears a t-shirt over his dress shirt. the t-shirt reads "FDU 88." the photo is in black and white.

Jesse Jackson stands at a podium and speaks to a crowd out of frame. the podium and behind him hangs FDU banners. he wears a t-shirt over his dress shirt. the t-shirt reads "FDU 88." the photo is in black and white.

Today's #FDUWhatsOld honors the passing of Jesse Jackson, civil rights activist. He spoke at FDU several times, including a stop on his 1988 presidential campaign trail.

πŸ“Έ FDU Libraries Digital Archives

20.02.2026 14:00 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
a headshot of a man. he wears a purple suit jacket.

a headshot of a man. he wears a purple suit jacket.

Meet the newest faculty member in the Silberman College of Business, Arnold Okpani!

"My favorite way to decompress is to go for a run. I don’t like to run alone so I’ll usually run with a friend or run behind my kids on their bikes."

Meet new faculty members here: whatsnew.fdu.edu/4oRPp90

19.02.2026 18:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A young woman wearing a white lab coat conducts an experiment in a science lab.

A young woman wearing a white lab coat conducts an experiment in a science lab.

She's a henna artist who conducts biological research. Meet graduate student Tawhida Haque!

Learn more in #FDUMagazine: whatsnew.fdu.edu/4rbjhPv

πŸ“Έ Karsten Moran

18.02.2026 16:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
a bride and groom smile and pose together for a photo. they wrap an FDU flag over their shoulders.

a bride and groom smile and pose together for a photo. they wrap an FDU flag over their shoulders.

a bride and groom posing for a photo. the bride wraps the FDU flag around herself.

a bride and groom posing for a photo. the bride wraps the FDU flag around herself.

Congratulations to Paige Hoheneder, BS’20 (Flor), and CJ Taormina, BA’21 (Flor)! Our burgundy and blue goes with any outfit! πŸ’ #LoveatFDU

πŸ“Έ Madi Pere

17.02.2026 16:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
two FDU mugs on a kitchen counter. there are hands holding each mug.

two FDU mugs on a kitchen counter. there are hands holding each mug.

Love brews at FDU ❀️ Happy Valentine's Day!

14.02.2026 15:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A collage of Polaroid photos of couples who fell in love at FDU.

A collage of Polaroid photos of couples who fell in love at FDU.

Happy Valentine's Day Eve, FDU! πŸ’˜

The founders of FDU, Peter and Sylvia Sammartino, were our first love story. In the decades since, countless others have found love at FDU. #LoveatFDU

In #FDUMagazine, six alumni couples tell us their love stories: whatsnew.fdu.edu/loveatfdu

13.02.2026 18:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
a group of public safety officers.

a group of public safety officers.

FDU's public safety officers are here to help! 🀝

12.02.2026 17:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A logo for the FDU Cybersecurity club

A logo for the FDU Cybersecurity club

Hello, and welcome to the Cybersecurity Club's social media at @fduwhatsnew.bsky.social !

In the digital age, nothing matters more than your online security. Our goal is to make sure that you know how to stay safe on the internet.

We look forward to helping you stay protected this semester!

11.02.2026 21:31 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
a headshot of a woman. she is dressed business casual.

a headshot of a woman. she is dressed business casual.

Say 'hello' to Rachana Nair, lecturer of biology!

"The title of my autobiography would be 'Threads of Kindness in a Petri Dish of Dreams.'" πŸ§«πŸ“–

Meet new faculty members here: whatsnew.fdu.edu/4oRPp90

11.02.2026 18:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
a man wears a suit, stands and smiles for the camera.

a man wears a suit, stands and smiles for the camera.

After concluding a national search, FDU is proud to appoint Benjamin Freer as dean of the Marion Turpan College of Psychology and Counseling, effective immediately. β€―Freer was previously serving as interim dean of the college.

Learn more here: whatsnew.fdu.edu/freer

10.02.2026 17:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
graphic for Crumbl Cookies Giveaway and Kindness Wall event. the event takes places february 13 from 11 AM to 12:30 PM. hearts and a gift card graphic are featured.

graphic for Crumbl Cookies Giveaway and Kindness Wall event. the event takes places february 13 from 11 AM to 12:30 PM. hearts and a gift card graphic are featured.

Get ready for Valentine’s Day with Crumbl! On Feb. 13, enter the β€œValentine’s Day Pop-Up Shop” in the Grubhub app for your chance to win a gift card. For those who enter AND head over to our table in the Student Center, Crumbl awaits while supplies last!

Learn more: whatsnew.fdu.edu/grubhub

09.02.2026 15:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
a college football player gets ready to catch a football. the football is in mid-air.

a college football player gets ready to catch a football. the football is in mid-air.

It's Game Day, FDU! Drop a ❀️ if you're rooting for the New England Patriots, drop a πŸ’™ if you're rooting for the Seattle Seahawks. 🏈

πŸ“Έ Sherry Saccoliti

08.02.2026 17:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
a bird's-eye view of college students after a snowstorm. the paths are cleared, but piles of snow line the paths. students throw snowballs and build a snowman. the photo is in black and white.

a bird's-eye view of college students after a snowstorm. the paths are cleared, but piles of snow line the paths. students throw snowballs and build a snowman. the photo is in black and white.

Bird's-eye view of a snowy FDU! β˜ƒοΈ

πŸ“Έ FDU Libraries Digital Archives, 1960s

06.02.2026 20:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A stack of FDU Magazine covers. The latest issue sits on the top.

A stack of FDU Magazine covers. The latest issue sits on the top.

The newest issue of #FDUMagazine is here! Inside you will find:

πŸ“Έ POV: you're an FDU student's camera roll
πŸ’˜ FDU alumni love stories!
🦾 Humanics: when AI technology meets humanity in education
β€οΈπŸ’™ Student and alumni profiles, and more!

Check it out here: whatsnew.fdu.edu/3M9RKi7

05.02.2026 15:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
a graduating college student smiles for the camera. she stands on outdoor steps. she wears a white dress, stoles and cords.

a graduating college student smiles for the camera. she stands on outdoor steps. she wears a white dress, stoles and cords.

Public Safety officer Emily Copley, BS’22, MFA’24 (Flor), published her first book!

Learn more about "Not Your Child Prodigy" here: whatsnew.fdu.edu/4r5KrXJ

04.02.2026 19:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0