News at Adelphi

We congratulate the following alumni of the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business on these exciting new developments in their careers.

Melina Giakoumis '11, PhD, a conservation biologist, science communicator and mother who advocates for women in STEM, is building an app for citizen scientists to help track—and protect—declining Asterias sea stars.

In addition to continuing to serve as associate provost for faculty support and global affairs, in 2024, she will lead Levermore Global Scholars, a program that initially drew her to Adelphi because of its unique learning goals.

The Adelphi graduate has reached new heights with his motivational book.

Chad Williams, MSW ’23, a Queens, New York, native and dedicated social work PhD student, works for the New York City Administration for Children’s Services while completing his doctorate. He recently authored a children’s book with his daughter that encourages young girls to feel empowered and confident. Williams’ goal: to continue to find ways to tie social work to the arts.

Adelphi Alumni Relations is getting ready to hit the road to host events and reconnect with alumni, parents and friends. With the support of President Riordan, we will host Presidential Receptions in cities around the country.

Emphasizing the importance of corporate social responsibility is part of the mission of the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business. A panel of experts from the business and nonprofit worlds came to campus to share their insights with students.

When Wendy Goidel, JD, saw her clients needed more than legal expertise, she created a unique program that helps older adults and their families while providing valuable experience in gerontological social work to graduate students.

“Yes, that’s my mother’s ring,” joyfully exclaimed Margaret Love Boehning when she heard that someone 1,000 miles away from her home in North Carolina had found the cherished family heirloom. Thanks to the efforts of Adelphi University and the woman in Maine who found the Adelphi class ring, it found its way back to the Boehning family.

In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Bridges to Adelphi program and the Adelphi University Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging co-hosted an event focusing on self-advocacy for individuals on the autism spectrum.

Caroline Elkins, PhD, Harvard professor and author, presented on the untold history of colonialism in Kenya.

For Maureen Gannon MS ‘88, PhD, Adelphi University was both a logical and life-altering stop on her path to earning her doctorate in cell biology and anatomy.

Meet two students in Adelphi’s highly selective—but life-changing—Early Assurance Program. One was able to start dentistry school at just 20 years old, while the other will already be a medical resident at 24—four years earlier than average.

Meet the four inspirational winners of this year's Mother-Scholar Awards, honoring parents who return to Adelphi, often through the College of Professional and Continuing Studies, to complete their degrees. Flexible scheduling and personal mentoring help create a sense of belonging and help these time-challenged students “stay on track to success.”

In October, the Adelphi community gathered for one of our favorite traditions, the Fall Arts Festival.

Every year, the Adelphi University College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) awards Dean's Innovation Grants to select faculty members to fund their projects.

From TV to politics to nonprofits, these five alumni find common ground in their Adelphi experience.

The U.S. Digital Corps, a program launched in 2021 by the White House to bring civic-minded early-career technologists to serve in the federal government, has selected Adelphi alum Lylybell Teran ’22—one of just 4 percent of applicants chosen for this honor. Meet Teran and hear why this project is so important for her career and the veterans who will benefit from her work.

Shayla Clarke '16, MS '19, went from criminal justice to emergency management to a vital role in the Nassau County Office of Emergency Management and an Adelphi 10 Under 10 award.

Professor Pamela Buckle, PhD, MA '13, teaches nontraditional students in CPCS and earned her degree in the program as well.

It's a good thing Bern Clair '73, JD, is an early riser, because it inadvertently launched his career.

At a special ceremony on Saturday, October 14, Adelphi will honor 10 alumni, who have achieved exceptional career and professional accomplishments even before celebrating their 10-year Adelphi reunion.

Alexandria Cisco ’15 felt that Adelphi was the right fit for her from the first time she stepped foot on campus.

Leadership, communication, management and intellectual curiosity were a few traits Ari Shaiken ’13 listed that surfaced during his time as a student at Adelphi and have helped him throughout his career.

While doing research for which college to attend, Adelphi University met many of Kevin Rowe ’15’s criteria—location in Nassau County, a strong physical education program, an opportunity to engage in student teaching in a robust public school district and a diverse educational experience.

Kimberly Marquart ’18's decision to attend Adelphi University stemmed from the University's personable campus environment and small class sizes. “I didn’t feel like just another number because of that," Marquart explained.

Mahnoor Misbah ’14, Esq., chose Adelphi because of the Honors College, the professors and the beautiful campus.

Michael Khayan ’15 chose Adelphi because it gave him the opportunity to balance suburban and urban experiences, allowing him to complete multiple internships in Manhattan while taking advantage of Long Island's slower pace.