News at Adelphi

Graduates in the Class of 2026 are going places, many of them quickly. Meet 19 new degree holders who walked off the stage at Commencement knowing exactly where their next steps will be taking them. Whether it’s professional or graduate school or jobs in finance, education, technology, healthcare or business, they’re on their way to leadership positions in their fields.

Launched at the beginning of this academic year on Adelphi’s main campus in Garden City, New York, the cutting-edge graduate program is expanding to the new Manhattan Center this fall to give tech professionals in New York City career-advancing knowledge and skills.

Through two grant-funded partnerships, the Adelphi University College of Professional and Continuing Studies is helping adult learners in underserved communities earn certifications and build financial stability.

With more than 200 classes to choose from—many online or with flexible schedules—Adelphi’s summer classes give undergraduate and graduate students more options than ever to reach their academic and career goals. Here are a few that are highly recommended.

Adelphi University is expanding its Flex Master of Business Administration (MBA) program to its new Manhattan Center, located at 529 Fifth Avenue (at 44th Street), beginning in Fall 2026.

Adelphi's new Manhattan Center opens this year with career-boosting professional and graduate programs in fields facing workforce shortages in New York City.

Adelphi art graduates prove that a creative career is not only viable, but that the possibilities are limitless.

Adelphi University has announced an exciting new partnership with LumiNicole, a next-generation alternative retail marketplace that will bring beauty and wellness products to the University’s Garden City campus.

There’s a growing demand for professionals in the medical field—and a concerning shortage of nurses. Adelphi has a solution: the accelerated nursing program.

A new program for Bridges to Adelphi alumni, symbolically named Bridges From Adelphi, aims to empower its graduates through career guidance, advocacy and inclusive partnerships with employers.

After 18 years at Adelphi University, one of New York State’s most lauded private universities, Interim President Christopher Storm knows a thing or two about preparing students for the workplace.

Adelphi alumna credits online MS in Emergency Management with equipping her to lead through pandemics, security crises and daily operational challenges.

As Adelphi University prepares to welcome its first students to its new midtown Manhattan location in Summer 2026, the executive director of the new Manhattan Center, Jennifer Lancaster, PhD, talks about the benefits it will provide career-oriented adults and Adelphi.

Through strategic partnerships, networking events and practice-focused education, the College of Nursing and Public Health ensures that graduates land their ideal positions.

A grant of over $740K has been awarded to Adelphi University to create modern learning spaces for students in its new Manhattan Center.

Kris Amplo ’00 is sharing his experience as business owner, entrepreneur and philanthropist with students as the 2025–2026 executive in residence at the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business.

In response to a critical need for healthcare professionals, Adelphi has announced a fully online healthcare administration undergraduate degree.

The Adelphi University School of Social Work (SSW) and The New York Community Trust teamed up to expand access to graduate education for professionals from underrepresented groups already working in the field of social work—and the results are beginning to come in.

Some people may think, in a world of rapidly evolving technology, that English is becoming an outdated major.

While other colleges and universities encourage career planning in students’ senior year, more and more students are beginning career planning in their first year at Adelphi.

Samuel Abrams ’23 and Daniel Hickey ’20 are using their studio art and video game design degrees from Adelphi in roles at Universal Studios and High Moon Studios.

Undergraduate finance majors in the Student Investment Fund course manage a portfolio of holdings that are part of the University's endowment. How savvy are they? Quite savvy—their portfolio has tripled in value since 2008.

Students can earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in just five years with Adelphi’s time-and-tuition-saving 4+1 accelerated programs.

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.

Internships, job shadowing programs and other networking opportunities don't just prepare students for careers—they help many students get job offers even before they graduate. Meet five members of Adelphi's Class of 2025 who knew their next step when they walked across the stage on Commencement Day.

Adelphi University has announced a $100,000 grant from the M&T Charitable Foundation, the philanthropic arm of M&T Bank. The grant will be used to assist formerly incarcerated women find well-paying careers in healthcare.

At Adelphi’s eighth annual Women’s Leadership Conference attendees were empowered and inspired throughout a day of career-focused programming.

More than 350 students, alumni, professionals, industry leaders and community members were encouraged to “empower, lead and inspire” at Adelphi University’s eighth annual Women's Leadership Conference on Saturday, March 29.

These Adelphi students have used their degrees to forge different career paths. 

On Saturday, March 29, hundreds of professionals, industry leaders, alumni and students will come together once again for Adelphi University’s Women’s Leadership Conference.