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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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Fairleigh Dickinson University @fduwhatsnew.bsky.social · Aug 11
A university built around you; that is Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Full video here: whatsnew.fdu.edu/4ol5fd9
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FDU's public safety officers are here to help! 🤝
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February 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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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!
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February 11, 2026 at 9:31 PM
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Say 'hello' to Rachana Nair, lecturer of biology!

"The title of my autobiography would be 'Threads of Kindness in a Petri Dish of Dreams.'" 🧫📖

Meet new faculty members here: whatsnew.fdu.edu/4oRPp90
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February 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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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.  Freer was previously serving as interim dean of the college.

Learn more here: whatsnew.fdu.edu/freer
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February 10, 2026 at 5:36 PM
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Get ready for Valentine’s Day with Crumbl! On Feb. 13, enter the “Valentine’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
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February 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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It's Game Day, FDU! Drop a ❤️ if you're rooting for the New England Patriots, drop a 💙 if you're rooting for the Seattle Seahawks. 🏈

📸 Sherry Saccoliti
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February 8, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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Bird's-eye view of a snowy FDU! ☃️

📸 FDU Libraries Digital Archives, 1960s
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February 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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The newest issue of #FDUMagazine is here! Inside you will find:

📸 POV: you're an FDU student's camera roll
💘 FDU alumni love stories!
🦾 Humanics: when AI technology meets humanity in education
❤️💙 Student and alumni profiles, and more!

Check it out here: whatsnew.fdu.edu/3M9RKi7
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February 5, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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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
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February 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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We are pleased to announce FDU will formally name the Marion Turpan College of Psychology and Counseling to honor Marion Turpan, BS’63, MA’65 (Metro). This also comes with the establishment of the Marion Turpan Innovation and Humanics Hub.

Learn more here: whatsnew.fdu.edu/MarionTurpan
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February 3, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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Happy Black History Month, FDU! 🤎 Check out our academic and student life events to celebrate the month here: whatsnew.fdu.edu/bhm2026
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February 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Becton Hall, circa 1978 ❄️ #FDUWhatsOld

Share your favorite FDU photos with us in the replies!

📸 FDU Libraries Digital Archives
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January 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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How did you seize the moment over the winter break? Graduate student Sarah Ribaudo coordinated a holiday celebration for 70 high school students!

Learn more here: whatsnew.fdu.edu/49xD6J3
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January 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Trivia time! Who is the founder of FDU's Trivia Club? 🤔 It’s Dylan Bariexca!

Learn more about him in #FDUMagazine here: #[whatsnew.fdu.edu/4pA9yk2
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January 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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🚨 FDU Weather Alert 🚨

For Tuesday, January 27: Both New Jersey campuses will have a delayed opening at 11 AM. All in-person classes prior to 11 AM are cancelled. All remote classes will proceed as scheduled. Essential personnel are expected to report on schedule.
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January 27, 2026 at 12:16 AM
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Owen LaChance, MAT’25 (Flor), loves kids and summer camp. So naturally, he became a teacher! 👨‍🏫

Read his story in #FDUMagazine here: #[whatsnew.fdu.edu/3LhYPNd

📸 Karsten Moran
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January 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Back in the FDU groove! ❤️💙

📸 Millien Maharjan
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January 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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🚨 FDU Weather Alert 🚨

Due to the forecasted winter storm, both New Jersey campuses will be closed beginning Saturday, January 24 at 8 PM through Monday, January 26. All university operations, both remote and in-person, are cancelled. Essential personnel are expected to remain on campus. Stay safe!
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January 23, 2026 at 6:33 PM
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Three cheers for a new semester! 📣 #FDUWhatsOld

📸 FDU Columns Yearbook, 1976
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January 23, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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All pharmacy students do clinical and nonclinical rotations in industry, community, hospitals and health care settings. Find out how alumna Pavneet Kaur's field experience defined her path.

#FDUMagazine story here: whatsnew.fdu.edu/450pIMi

📸 Karsten Moran
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January 21, 2026 at 6:49 PM
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We 🫶 seeing our students back on campus! 😍

📸 Florham Programming Committee
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January 20, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! Be sure to visit our Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza today, located on the Metropolitan Campus.

📸 Bill Blanchard
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January 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Welcome home! 🏡 Tomorrow, we’re thrilled to welcome back our residential students.
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January 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Smiling through the cold! ☃️
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January 17, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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Is it 2026 or 2016? ❤️💙 #FDUWhatsOld
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January 16, 2026 at 3:47 PM