Adelphi Couples
From Prince William and Kate Middleton to Eli Manning and Abby Mcgrew, many couples around the world can trace their love connection back to a college campus.
We are proud to celebrate the more than 1,000 alumni couples that found love at Adelphi. Some found love as students on campus, and some met — or discovered their love —later in life. But each couple shares a common experience of being an Adelphi Panther.
Are you an Adelphi couple?
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When you donate to the University, you and your spouse are counted towards our alumni participation goal.
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Featured Stories
Harris Cherpelis '19 and Olivia Minogue Cherpelis '19, MA '22
Harris and Olivia’s story began at Adelphi, long before either of them realized how much those first days would shape their lives. They met during freshman orientation—Group 7—and while they chatted here and there, something clicked a little deeper at a soccer game during the first week of classes.
Laurie '79 and Robert '78 Palladino
Laurie and Bob’s story began long before their days at Adelphi. In 1972, their local church staged a production of Godspell. Laurie lit up the stage as a cast member, while Bob played guitar in the band. What started as a shared creative experience soon grew into something more, and a few months after the final curtain call, they began dating—setting the foundation for a partnership that would carry them through college and far beyond.