Fairleigh Dickinson University
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| Motto | "Strongly and Gently" |
|---|---|
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1942 |
| Endowment | $100 million |
| President | Christopher A. Capuano |
| Students | 11,500 |
| Undergraduates | 8,000 |
| Postgraduates | 3,500 |
| Location | Teaneck and Hackensack , , |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Blue and Red |
| Nickname | FDU Knights |
| Affiliations | NCAA Division I – Northeast Conference |
| Mascot | Knightro |
| Website | www.fdu.edu |
Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) is a private university with its main campuses located in Teaneck and Hackensack, New Jersey, United States. It was founded in 1942 by Dr. Peter Sammartino and his wife, Sylvia. The university is named after its benefactor, Fairleigh S. Dickinson, co-founder of Becton Dickinson.
History[edit | edit source]
Fairleigh Dickinson University was established in 1942 as a junior college. It became a four-year institution in 1948 and gained university status in 1956. The university has expanded over the years to include multiple campuses and a variety of academic programs.
Campuses[edit | edit source]
FDU operates four campuses:
- The Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck and Hackensack, New Jersey
- The Florham Campus in Madison and Florham Park, New Jersey
- The Wroxton College in Wroxton, England
- The Vancouver Campus in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Academics[edit | edit source]
FDU offers over 100 degree programs at the associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. The university is organized into several colleges and schools, including:
- Silberman College of Business
- Becton College of Arts and Sciences
- School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
- School of Public and Global Affairs
- Petrocelli College of Continuing Studies
Athletics[edit | edit source]
The university's athletic teams are known as the FDU Knights. They compete in the NCAA Division I and are members of the Northeast Conference. The university offers a variety of sports, including basketball, soccer, and track and field.
Notable Alumni[edit | edit source]
FDU has a diverse and accomplished group of alumni, including:
- Stephanie Adams, author and model
- Richard Codey, former Governor of New Jersey
- Peter DeBenedittis, author and public health advocate
- Greg Herenda, basketball coach
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