Haunted Higher Ed

Episode 4: Fordham University

For this episode, we will be taking a closer look at a the third-oldest campus in New York State, Fordham University. Situated on the outskirts of the Manhattan city skyline, are the surprisingly Gothic-styled school buildings of Fordham University. Considered one of the “Hidden Ivies” (a cousin to the Ivy League), Fordham has turned out such a wide and famous array of alumni to include Denzel Washington, Andrew Cuomo, William J. Clark, Lana Del Ray, and Alan Alda. With such a wildly successful academic program that boasts a graduation rate of above 80%, it’s a surprise that Fordham is ranked within the top 50 most haunted colleges within the U.S. according to online reports. Boasting an attendance around 15,000 students across nine different academic disciplines, Fordham is everything a prospective student wants…even when it comes to ghosts.

Episode 3: Ohio University

For this episode, we will be taking a closer look at America’s ninth-oldest public university in the U.S., Ohio University of Athens, Ohio. Some might say this institution was destined to be an epicenter of paranormal activity from its inception. The site of a former insane asylum and built on top of a Native American burial ground, Ohio University is home to a multitude of ghost stories. In a unique geographical location, the university also happens to be uniquely located in the middle of a Pentagram of cemeteries which some claim contributes to its haunting aura. However, the history of Ohio University is just as fascinating as the land it was built on.

Episode 2: Gettysburg College

For our second episode, we will be taking a closer look at one of America’s reportedly most haunted colleges, Gettysburg College of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. To ghost-hunters and the paranormal community at large, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is known as a hotspot for ghostly activity and holds the title nationwide as one of the most haunted locations in the United States. The American Civil War and the Battle of Gettysburg made a significant historical and cultural impact on Gettysburg which many claim has resulted in the hauntings experienced today.

Episode 1: Smith College

For our first episode, we will be taking a closer look at one of America’s reportedly most haunted colleges, Smith College of Northampton, Massachusetts. For over two decades, Smith has been ranked as one of the most haunted colleges in America by several sources including, U.S. News & World Report, The College Post, and even the school itself. Despite its national rankings, the truth is that graduates, faculty, and students alike, have swapped ghostly tales about Smith College almost as long as the institution has been around.