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At Fordham, you'll receive a rigorous education in one of the world's greatest cities. It's an education that pushes you to discover new people, new places, and new perspectives. To question assumptions. To celebrate differences. To bring out excellence in yourself—and in those around you.

At Fordham, we don't ask, "What do you want to be?" We ask, "Who do you want to be?"

Here, you'll experience the vibrant wonders of New York City and the world from our Jesuit point of view. At Fordham, you'll pursue your passions—and discover new ones.

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Cura Personalis is Fordham's commitment to educating the whole person.

When you study history, you will see that across centuries, one of the great purposes of human life is to wonder about life, the universe, and creation.

- Susan Wabuda, Associate Professor of History specializing in the 16th century