News at Adelphi

The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program is pleased to announce a new initiative with Catholic Health’s Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre, NY to expand cancer support services.

Adelphi’s eighth consecutive winner of an Inspiring Programs in STEM Award provides scholarships, mentoring, internships and career preparation for high-achieving, low-income students from local schools majoring in STEM fields.

The variety and sophistication of paid research projects undertaken by Adelphi students this summer reflects the University's emphasis on undergraduate research.

Mario Baez, who spent 30 years at the United Nations, shared his international experience and his vast knowledge of Latin America with students as the Levermore Global Scholars program's 2025 Spring Fellow.

Professor of health and sport sciences Meredith Whitley, PhD, believes the youth sports system in the United States is broken. She is now leading a project to develop evidence-informed mental health guidelines that have the potential to transform the way youth sports programs are run.

Staff and writers of Adelphi University’s student newspaper, The Delphian, have been recognized with three awards by the Press Club of Long Island (PCLI), the local chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Liza N. Burby, Adelphi senior adjunct professor and Delphian faculty adviser, was also recognized as a reporter of the year. They were…

Dear Adelphi Community, Please be aware that all Garden City campus entrances/exits on Cambridge Avenue will be closed for repaving from Sunday evening, August 3, through Tuesday, August 5, 2025, reopening by Wednesday, August 6, 2025. During this period, please use South Avenue to access campus; detour signage will be in place at both entrances…

With dynamic curriculum, personalized learning and powerful career outcomes, Adelphi University’s graduate business programs have once again captured national attention.

Dear Adelphi Community, Please join us in welcoming Jennifer M. Lancaster, PhD, to Adelphi as the new dean of the College of Professional and Continuing Studies (CPCS) and executive director of Adelphi’s Manhattan Center—a dual role requiring innovative and experienced leadership to meet the needs of modern students and working professionals. Dr. Lancaster will begin…

Dear Adelphi Community, It’s a profound pleasure to share with you, in my first announcement as interim provost, that Nicole C. Rudolph, PhD, has been appointed interim dean of the Adelphi University Honors College. Dr. Rudolph is a valued leader, respected colleague and educator, and a wealth of knowledge—as evidenced by her title of Jeopardy!…

Herbert Liberman ’61 has spent a lifetime chasing possibilities and turning bold ideas into successful ventures across education, business, nonprofit and beyond.

An educational experience abroad is an invaluable one, and no one understands that better than Anastasia Dakis ’22. She spent seven days performing optometry services in Senegal, a country in West Africa.

Adelphi University’s Interdisciplinary Education and Training Experience (IDEATE) Fellowship has been awarded a $2.3 million grant renewal by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

Dear Adelphi Community, I’m pleased to announce the appointment of Susan Dinan, PhD, as interim provost of Adelphi University. Dr. Dinan has served as dean of the Adelphi University Honors College since 2019, and her thoughtful and strategic leadership in this role has consistently diversified recruitment and strengthened student success. As interim provost, Dr. Dinan…

Adelphi tennis star and neuroscience major Reece Farrow honored with a prestigious NCAA scholarship for graduate studies.

Shota Mikautadze, a rising senior who came to Adelphi from the Republic of Georgia, is this year’s recipient of a Newman Civic Fellowship. Awarded by Campus Compact, the fellowship is an annual honor and yearlong program for select student leaders from across the country who are committed to making positive change.

The brainchild of physics department chair Matthew Wright, PhD, the inaugural Cosmic Pathways conference explored the many directions a physics degree can take students.

Arvind Kajaria ’87 came to Adelphi from India in 1985, and what he experienced as a student at the University was truly eye-opening. Since earning his bachelor's degree in business, he’s applied what he learned both in and beyond the classroom and established numerous businesses, including one of the world’s largest ecard websites, 123Greetings.com, Inc. We talked with him about his transformative Adelphi journey.

Dear Panthers, Let me be the first to welcome you to a new year at Adelphi University, where we offer limitless opportunities for students to explore both academic and personal interests—and grow as people, professionals and citizens of the world. I’m proud to serve as the interim president of the extraordinary University you have made…

Dear Adelphi Community, The Department of Public Safety and Transportation will conduct mandatory annual testing of the fire hydrants on our Garden City campus on Monday, June 30, 2025. The test should have little or no impact on your day. Our partners in Facilities Management have asked us to remind you that a slight discoloration of the water…

The new collaboration of Adelphi alum Chuck D ’84, ’13 (Hon.), with Flavor Flav is featured after the surprise reunion of Public Enemy, which was born at Adelphi in the 1980s.

Jack Abramowitz '66, a retired Grumman aerospace engineer, spoke with Chabad Jewish Student Group president Hannah Gold. He explained his commitment to sharing his experiences with Nazi Germany.

A raven’s nest on the Adelphi University Garden City campus reflects growing awareness of biodiversity, sustainability and the quiet presence of wildlife in our shared spaces.

Dear members of the Adelphi community, I am honored that Adelphi University’s Board of Trustees has called upon me to serve the institution as interim president. I accept this role with a deep sense of responsibility and commitment to our shared mission. Adelphi is a strong community, comprising thousands of current students, a dedicated and…

The Adelphi University College of Nursing and Public Health is proud to announce the accreditation of its Clinical Education and Simulation Lab (CESiL) by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH).

Dear Adelphi University Community,  After ten years leading the University, Dr. Christine M. Riordan is concluding her service as the 10th president of Adelphi University.  During her tenure, Adelphi has been elevated to become a nationally recognized, modern metropolitan university. Dr. Riordan spearheaded the development of the University’s Momentum and Momentum 2 strategic plans with…

Coming off another successful athletic campaign, the Adelphi University athletic department highlighted the Northeast 10 Conference's release of its Team Academic Excellence Award winners for the 2024-25 season, recognizing the NE10 programs with the highest team GPA in each sport.

Two weeks ago the NCAA held its Career in Sports Forum, which helps former student-athletes map out how to continue their career in sports off the field.