Fairleigh Dickinson University

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How do you stay cool during the summer, FDU? Tell us in the replies! 🍦

college students get ready for a formal social. the women stand on a staircase, wearing floor-length dresses. the men stand at the foot of the steps, wearing blazers.

Let's go girls! 💃 #FDUWhatsOld

📸 FDU Libraries Digital Archives

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Let's meet Ilana Beitscher, assistant professor of occupational therapy!

"I grew up playing soccer and most weekends were spent playing games or at tournaments. My family was always there to support me, and I made lifelong friends and memories."

a vintage FDU patch.

two vintage FDU class rings.

a vintage photo of FDU nursing students.

College mementos occupy a special place in our hearts. ❤️💙

We want to hear the stories of trinkets that you kept. Why are these keepsakes meaningful to you?

Email us at fdumagazine@fdu.edu, fill out the form at the link or share below.

whatsnew.fdu.edu/4ffz5LT

A woman and a man pose with a film poster. the poster reads "beyond the deli door."

John Mastandrea, BA’25 (Flor), started the path of his filmmaking career in the second grade, after a three-minute stop-motion film made with Lego bricks and a 2007 Sony Handicam earned him a Best Director award! 🎬

Learn more about his journey here: whatsnew.fdu.edu/44z0gO1

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We have joined the AgeTech Collaborative from @aarp.org, an ecosystem of organizations working on technological solutions to meet the needs of the world’s aging population.

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

a bride and groom stand in the middle of a group. they hold up a banner for FDU. the group around them cheers.

Let's cheer for our latest FDU wedding, the Distelhursts! 💘

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Will your student begin college in Fall 2026? The FDU Common App is officially live! 📚

Start their senior year right and help your student cross off college apps from their college search checklist! ✅

Get a head start by applying at www.fdu.edu/go today!

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🚨 FDU Weather Alert 🚨

For July 31, 2025:

All University operations on both New Jersey campuses will close at 1 PM due to the Governor’s State of Emergency. Stay safe!

A butterfly lands on a person's hand. Hennessy Hall can be seen in the background of the image.

Why do butterflies puddle? 🤔

Professors Harald Parzer and Elise Morton and alumna Emily Lamie, BS'25 (Flor), published a review about "puddling," a phenomenon in which butterflies gather together at a damp location to collect liquid nutrients.

Learn more here: whatsnew.fdu.edu/4lsms2i

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Meet Dina Prisco, assistant professor of occupational therapy!

"The most special thing about FDU is the inclusive and innovative culture I have found here, starting with administration, and trickling organically down to faculty, staff and students."

Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen and FDU President Michael Avaltroni stand with a group. They smile at the camera.

#HappyGilmore2 is out now on @netflix.com! Thanks #AdamSandler and #JulieBowen for stopping by the FDU Florham Campus while filming 💙❤️ #MyFDU

a dog looks up at the camera. an FDU hoodie rests on top of her. she sits on a hardwood floor.

It's National Dog Photography Day! Reply with photos of your furry friend showing off their #FDUPride 🐶

📸 Ty'Airah

a group of FDU students plays a game on a college campus lawn. one student smiles are the camera.

a group of FDU students pose around a statue. one student excitedly pumps his fist into the air.

Class of 2019, remember your FDU orientation ten years ago? 🤯

Any advice for the incoming Class of 2029? #FDUWhatsOld

Four students stand in a line, posing for a photo. Two are male, two are female. they wear business attire.

FDU students invest in themselves and the stock market! 📈

The recently graduated executive board for the Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) offers their insight and advice: whatsnew.fdu.edu/4c9kbVT

#myfdu #fairleighdickinsonuniversity #businessstudent #investment #stockmarket

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Get to know Marc Diener, associate professor of #psychology!

"I learned about the pedagogy of kindness, a concept articulated in a book by that name authored by Catherine J. Denial. The concept struck me, and I do my best to internalize its message."

#MyFDU #fairleighdickinsonuniversity #highered

Two FDU Health students stand in the doorway to a classroom.

We're proud to announce that FDU's #nursing programs have earned full accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Learn more: whatsnew.fdu.edu/4nMYfW5

#MyFDU #fairleighdickinsonuniversity #healthcare

a headshot of a student. she wears a burgundy polo with the FDU Knights Fencing logo and the Under Armour logo on it.

Emily Bone’s background in dance provided an unexpected advantage throughout her fencing career with the FDU Knights. 🩰🤺

"Be proud of what you have accomplished," she encourages FDU students & alumni. #FolksofFairleigh

Emily Bone, BA’25
Criminal Justice graduate student
Metropolitan Campus #MyFDU

the Ian the Devil mascot squats down next to a child. they stand outside and smile at the camera.

What are the vibes for this weekend: beach day or pool day? Let us know in the replies! 🌊

📸 Robert Felicetta

Robert Klein holds a microphone and speaks to an audience of college students that are out of frame of the photo. he wears a sweater.

In 1975, Robert Klein made our students laugh the night away! 🤣

📸 FDU Libraries Digital Archives

a university student stands outside and smiles at the camera. she wears a pink dress and is surrounded by flowers.

Ready to see what it's like to be an orientation coordinator? Grace will show us today's Florham orientation session on our Instagram story! 📅

#myfdu #fairleighdickinsonuniversity #collegestudent #backtoschool

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Stephanie Honchell, adjunct faculty member, writes and edits scripts for TED-Ed, blending her passions for research, writing and teaching.

One of Honchell’s most memorable experiences at FDU was teaching two summer courses in Chengdu, China, in 2018. #FolksofFairleigh

a graduating student smiles and waves at the camera. graphic reads "class of 2025 ... one more year of free grubhub plus."

🚨 Class of 2025, Grubhub has a graduation gift for you … one more year of Grubhub+! That’s right, recently graduated students can still access their Grubhub+ membership for FREE until the end of May 2026.

Learn more here: whatsnew.fdu.edu/grubhub

A student uses a stethoscope in class, examining another student.

We're proud to announce that FDU has received state funding for an Acute Care Simulation Clinic! The training at the clinic will address healthcare workforce shortages and improve patient safety. #MyFDU

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

the Knightro mascot stands with a group of people. one wears an FDU Knights bucket hat. there is a food truck behind them.

What's the #1 dish you HAVE to get when you see a food truck? 🌮🌭 Tell us in the replies!

a couple holds hands and smiles at the camera. they lean on a car outside of an estate. the woman wears a white dress and the man wears a black suit.

Happy National #CollectorCar Appreciation Day! 🚗

A man speaks to his team standing in a circle.

Enter the center circle and learn more about FDU Devils men's soccer head coach, Keith O'Connor! ⚽ #HornsUp

Coach Catch Up story here: whatsnew.fdu.edu/oconnor

Hitting Reset: What Happens When the Plan No Longer Fits? | Episode 3 with Adam Chan Listen now (40 mins) | Do you know those rare conversations with an old friend that go deep, you feel like time is flying by, and leave you thinking about your own life in a new way?

Alumni showcasing alumni! Adam Chan, BA'18 (Metro), stopped by The Reinvention Game to discuss letting go and finding new paths with host Marta Ruszczyńska, BS'19 (Metro).

Check it out here: thereinventiongamepodcast.substack.com/p/hitting-re...

students chat with a professor. they stand around a desk with their laptops open. the presentation behind them reads "change through counseling."

FDU is honored to be one of the 2025 @njbiz.bsky.social Health Care Heroes for our work in #mentalhealth!

Learn more here: #[whatsnew.fdu.edu/4lsSxXe

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Lucila Sparkes, BA’14, MA’17 (Flor), is part of the Entertainment Brand Solutions Team for ABC’s daytime and syndication at The Walt Disney Company, working with brand advertisers on integrations for television.

Learn more in #FDUMagazine here: whatsnew.fdu.edu/4g87mLS