Fairfield discusses women’s role in the church
From 50 years ago to today, women’s role in the church has changed drastically, according to Dr. Teresa Berger, professor of liturgical studies at Yale Divinity School.
Community sets sights on climate change
Residents of Fairfield County launched the first Citizens Climate Lobby meeting on Sept. 24 at the Burroughs Community Center. “We are really trying to make an impact from below on our congressional people to have an effective policy on climate concerns,” said Barbara Bresler, a Bridgeport resident that lived in Fairfield.
Community members discuss race
For Rev. Dr. Anthony L. Bennet, the acquittal of George Zimmerman brought about feelings of vulnerability, anger and regret.
Faculty petitions to restore Mentor
Twenty-five Fairfield faculty members, including some who have retired, signed a letter asking to fully restore Mentor for faculty and students.
Convocation encourages freshmen to keep an open mind
Dr. Donald Gibson addresses the class of 2017. Photo by Tebben Gill Lopez/The Mirror. For Ro-Anne Thomas ’17, Fairfield University’s community and academics led to her decision to attend the school for...
Nursing program receives grant for the fifth year in a row
Fairfield University’s School of Nursing has received a $17,285 federal grant to support its nurse anesthetist traineeship program. First received in the 2008-09 academic year, the grant is awarded by the...
Student debt concerns Fairfield undergraduates
Fairfield has increased its financial aid budget and has been providing students with more aid, but in a school that costs an average of $55,000 a year to attend - including room and board - student loans are necessary for a majority of students. Even though financial aid packages average to $28,140, students still need to scrounge up another $30,000 each year.
Fairfield remembers Holocaust heroes
For Fairfield’s Holocaust Remembrance ceremony on Wednesday, April 10, six individuals lit a memorial candle in remembrance of the 6 million Jewish men, women and children who were killed during the...
School of Engineering welcomes new dean
Living in South Dakota until the middle of May, Dr. Bruce Berdanier, politely accepted a phone interview to discuss his new position as the dean of Fairfield’s School of Engineering. “I think is a good...
Fairfield opposes providing contraceptives
While some college campuses across the country are making it easier for students to have access to condoms, don’t expect Fairfield to be a part of that list any time soon. “None of the Catholic colleges...