Thank you to everyone who joined us for an unforgettable celebration of the people and possibilities shaping Adelphi’s future.
Together, our community raised $1.6 million to support Adelphi students and their success as we celebrated the completion of a record-breaking campaign, welcomed our new president, and elevated first-generation excellence.
Celebrating Adelphi’s Firsts
Adelphi’s 26th Annual Gala brought our community together for an evening of gratitude, optimism and extraordinary impact.
The celebration honored the determination and achievements of Adelphi’s first-generation students, welcomed Michael Balboni ’81, JD, as the first alumnus to serve as University president, and recognized the generous donors whose support makes all our firsts possible—including the record-breaking results of the now-concluded Momentum campaign.
First-Generation Stories
Junior nursing student and Honors College member Liana Esau shared what it means to carry her family’s hopes across generations while pursuing opportunities her great-grandmother once dreamed would be possible for her.
A recipient of the Thomas F. and Christine B. Motamed ’71 Scholarship, Liana spoke at the Gala about her journey—and how donor generosity helps her and many other first-generation students pursue their goals at Adelphi.
Standing here in a room filled with people who so strongly believe in the power of education makes me think about the wise words of my 93-year-old great-grandmother who said, ‘They can take everything away from you—but not your education.’ Knowing she lived to see me accomplish something she never had the opportunity to is something I hold dearly in my heart.
Momentum and Extraordinary Impact
Our 26th Annual Adelphi Gala marked the close of the most ambitious and successful fundraising campaign in Adelphi’s history. Together, our community raised more than $103 million a full year ahead of schedule. The Momentum Campaign’s success will expand scholarships, strengthen academic programs, enhance the student experience and create new opportunities across the University.
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