News at Adelphi

Samuel Abrams ’23 and Daniel Hickey ’20 are using their vision and skills at jobs with top-flight companies in the creative industry—Abrams for Universal Studios in Orlando, and Hickey for the video game company High Moon Studios in Carlsbad, California.

Adelphi is one of the few area universities to offer both undergraduate and advanced degrees in artificial intelligence, a reflection of its commitment to preparing students for today’s—and tomorrow’s—careers.

At Adelphi’s Innovation Center, students find a remarkable place to share their projects, research and goals for the future.

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.

Sarah Solarz ’15, JD, is a staff attorney at the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. A graduate of Adelphi and Pace Law, she’s also a mentor, volunteer and mom. Sarah credits Adelphi for inspiring her path in environmental law and her commitment to public service.

Monika Mohacsi ’15 is a project manager and electrical technical lead at JB&B. A dual-degree alumna of Adelphi and Columbia, she’s also a mentor and advocate for women in engineering. Monika served as a young alumni trustee on the Adelphi University Board of Trustees for four years.

Ivan Miketic ’17, PhD, is a physical design engineer at Apple. He earned his BS in Physics from Adelphi and a PhD from Stony Brook, where he studied chip-level security. Adelphi’s supportive faculty and hands-on learning helped launch his path into high-performance silicon design.

Rahanna Khan ’17, MS, is a PhD student at NYU studying toxicants and child health. At Adelphi, she majored in biology, performed in music ensembles and found her research path through the Honors College. A dedicated mentor and science communicator, Rahanna believes creativity is key to impactful research and outreach.

Kimberly Carstens ’16, DDS, is a second-generation Panther and owner of Family Dental Care of Massapequa. She chose Adelphi for its dual degree dentistry program and family legacy—and now leads a thriving practice. Her advice to students: follow your goals with clarity, intention and pride in your roots.

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.

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 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.

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.

Adelphi University is pleased to announce the launch of its Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning, an advanced degree program tailored to busy working professionals.

Lou Starkey, PhD, was a beloved professor, friend and colleague who brought history to life for students, colleagues and readers of his well-received books. 

This year, at Adelphi's 129th commencement, 1,244 undergraduate degrees were awarded to the Class of 2025. The graduates, ranging in age from 17 to 56, are remarkable in many ways.

Adelphi University Celebrates the Class of 2025 at its 129th Commencement Ceremony on May 20

The launch of an artificial intelligence undergraduate degree program will equip students with the skills to design and understand AI algorithms for real-world impact, and prepare them for a smarter world.

Excitement was in the air as Adelphi University officially broke ground on its new Manhattan Center, a historic moment for this U.S. News & World Report Best College founded in 1896.

Kaiya Provost, PhD, and K.C. Rondello, MD, discuss the risks of bird flu to area birds, pets and humans—and how Adelphi is safeguarding our campus.

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