a lawn stretches out, lined with trees, flowers and shrubs. a brick building, covered in moss, stands in the background. the photo is black and white.
Spring was blooming at FDU long before us 🌿 And it still is. #FDUWhatsOld
📸 FDU Libraries Digital Archives, 1923
a college student and a professor sit at a computer. the computer is from the 1980s. the photo is in black and white.
a college student works on a computer. the screen reads FDU. the computer is from the 1980s. the photo is in black and white.
a computer lab filled with computers and students, with a professor at the front of the room. the computers are from the 1980s. the photo is in black and white.
a computer from a classroom. the screen reads FDU. the computer is from the 1980s. the photo is in black and white.
I don't think these computers have ChatGPT or Claude 🧑💻 #FDUWhatsOld
📸 FDU Libraries Digital Archives, 1980s
several trees branches filled with cherry blossoms. in the background, college students walk along a path.
We're wishing for these spring vibes to come to campus SOON! 🌸 #FDUWhatsOld
📸 FDU Libraries Digital Archives, 2014
A college student adjusts the focus on a long lens camera. the photo is in black and white.
Ready for your closeup? 📸 #FDUWhatsOld
📸 FDU Libraries Digital Archives, 1981
Jesse Jackson stands at a podium and prepares to speak to a crowd out of frame. he wears a t-shirt over his dress shirt. the t-shirt reads "FDU 88." the photo is in black and white.
Jesse Jackson stands at a podium and speaks to a crowd out of frame. the podium and behind him hangs FDU banners. he wears a t-shirt over his dress shirt. the t-shirt reads "FDU 88." the photo is in black and white.
Today's #FDUWhatsOld honors the passing of Jesse Jackson, civil rights activist. He spoke at FDU several times, including a stop on his 1988 presidential campaign trail.
📸 FDU Libraries Digital Archives
a building covered in snow and surrounded by barren tree branches. the photo is in black and white.
Becton Hall, circa 1978 ❄️ #FDUWhatsOld
Share your favorite FDU photos with us in the replies!
📸 FDU Libraries Digital Archives
a group of cheerleaders assembled in a formation. they are outside. the photo is black and white.
Three cheers for a new semester! 📣 #FDUWhatsOld
📸 FDU Columns Yearbook, 1976
four college students smile for the camera. an FDU banner waves behind them. there is a filter over the photo, popular in 2016.
sun peaks through a skylight in a roof. there are palm trees inside the building. there is a filter over the photo, popular in 2016.
fists are crowded together, showing off their FDU Knights 2016 NEC Championship rings. there is a filter over the photo, popular in 2016.
a graduating student stands up from the crowd and smiles at the camera. there is a filter over the photo, popular in 2016.
Is it 2026 or 2016? ❤️💙 #FDUWhatsOld
a student with a beehive hairstyle talks on a corded telephone. the photo is black and white.
Are you missing your friends over winter break? Call (or text) them to let them know! #FDUWhatsOld
📸 FDU Libraries Digital Archives, 1967
a crowd at a party. one person waves to the camera. a banner reads "Happy New Year." the photo is black and white.
Wishing you a happy 2026, from 1976! #FDUWhatsOld
📸 FDU Columns Yearbook
autumn leaves and trees along a road. an FDU banner hangs on a lamppost.
We're missing these 2012 autumn vibes on cold, winter days like today. 🍁❄️ #FDUWhatsOld
students climb up a ladder to decorate a Christmas tree. the photo is black and white.
How many FDU students does it take to decorate a Christmas tree? 🤔🎄 #FDUWhatsOld
📸 FDU Cygnus Yearbook, 1962
three students sit in a circle. two listen to the other student talk. the student speaking points to an open book in his hand. the photo is black and white.
Only a few finals left, keep studying! 📖 #FDUWhatsOld
📸 FDU Libraries Digital Archives
two students in a dorm room talk to each other. one sits on the couch and one sits on the bed. one has a textbook and highlighter and the other has a laptop.
Did these students from 2010 study hard enough to pass their finals? Share your study tips in the comments! ✍️ #FDUWhatsOld
a drawing of a knight holds and reads a very long list. the list goes past the edge of the photo.
Did you buy everything on your Black Friday shopping list? 📜 #FDUWhatsOld
📸 FDU Castlelight Yearbook, 1955
a parade float. there is a swan on the front. a shield reads "Fairleigh Dickinson University." on top of the float sits a band and mascot knights. the photo is in black and white.
a Fairleigh Dickinson University parade float that features a globe. the photo is in black and white.
Which floats do you want to see in next week's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
We would love to see our floats from FDU's 25th anniversary parade in 1967! #FDUWhatsOld
📸 FDU Libraries Digital Archives
It's pretty chilly out now, might need a new sweatshirt! #FDUWhatsOld
📸 FDU Libraries Digital Archives, 1987
seven college students are dressed up as various colored crayons. the photo is vintage.
Happy Halloween from 1980! 🖍️👻 #FDUWhatsOld
📸 FDU Columns Yearbook
A vintage black and white photo from above of students sitting outside on a curved bench.
Metropolitan Campus, 1973: studying, chitchat and relaxing on this groovy bench in front of the library 🪑 #FDUWhatsOld
📸 FDU Libraries Digital Archives
two college students relax and chat on a patch of grass. an open textbook and a backpack sits between them. the photo is vintage.
The semester is busy, but a quick chat with a friend can be the best study break! 💚 #FDUWhatsOld
📸 FDU Cygnus Yearbook, 1975
a large crowd of college students pile together, cheer and fist pump. an older version of the FDU Ian the Devil mascot stands with them. the photo is vintage.
Let's get into the school spirit, with #FDUHomecoming only 15 days away! 🏈 #FDUWhatsOld
📸 FDU Libraries Digital Archives, 1998
two students sit together and review their notes from a notebook.
Are you already studying, FDU, just like these students from 1967? 🤓 #FDUWhatsOld
📸 FDU Castlelight Yearbook
a large tent over a party. lanterns hang down. the FDU seal is projected onto the ceiling.
With less than one week until #FDUForward 2025, let's look back to FDU Charter Day 2015! #FDUWhatsOld
Learn more here: fdu.edu/forward
students play basketball on a small, outdoor court. the photo is in black and white.
How did you used to blow off steam before finals? Give our students advice in the comments! #FDUWhatsOld
📸 FDU Libraries Digital Archives, Metropolitan Campus 1991
#myfdu #fairleighdickinsonuniversity #studytips
A vintage campus postcard shows students relaxing on a sun deck.
A vintage postcard of the mansion at the Florham Campus.
A vintage black and white postcard shows the Rutherford castle.
A vintage postcard shows students dressed up as Knights.
Greetings from FDU! Peep the vintage vibes in this FDU postcard collection. #FDUWhatsOld 📬
Learn more in #FDUMagazine here: whatsnew.fdu.edu/3CSrF2u
#myfdu #fairleighdickinsonuniversity #flashback #throwback #snailmail #postcardcollection #postcards
a group of people sit and stand around one person flipping through a magazine. the photo is in black and white.
Good luck to our students participating in the National #ModelUN next week! Time to reminisce on our #UnitedNations all-day seminar in 1965, with the ambassadors from Pakistan, Tanzania and Cyprus. #FDUWhatsOld
📸 FDU Libraries Digital Archives
a graduating student smiles at the camera. the photo is black and white.
a man dressed in regalia stands at a podium. the photo is black and white.
🎓 With less than 50 days to #FDUGrad 2025, let's look back to a commencement day from 50 years ago. Give it up for the Class of 1975! #FDUWhatsOld
📸 FDU Cygnus Yearbook, 1975 and FDU Magazine, July 1975
#myfdu #fairleighdickinsonuniversity #flashback #throwback #classof2025 #graduation
three students sit on a bed of flowers on a float in a parade. they wave at the crowd. the photo is in black and white.
We're waving goodbye to our students as they begin spring break! 👋 #FDUWhatsOld
📸 FDU Libraries Digital Archives, Spring 1969
A young man raises a sledgehammer to smash a car at a traditional car smash event. the photo is vintage.
Hulk Smash! 💪 #FDUWhatsOld
📸 FDU Libraries Digital Archives, Homecoming 1985
Learn more in #FDUMagazine here: whatsnew.fdu.edu/42Tq1bB
#myfdu #fairleighdickinsonuniversity #flashbackfriday #flashback #throwback #carsmash #almamater #schoolspirit
four students smile at the camera. two sit in chairs and two stand above them. the students standing each put a crown on the sitting students' heads. the photo is in black and white.
Happy #Valentine'sDay! Did you find #LoveatFDU? Let us know in the replies! 💘
I wonder where these lovebirds from the 1968 St. Valentine's Dance are today! #FDUWhatsOld ❤️💙
📸 FDU Libraries Digital Archives
