News at Adelphi

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.

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.

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.

The Adelphi University Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of alumnus Michael Balboni '81, founder and managing director of RedLand Strategies Inc., as chair.

Launched in 2023 to promote understanding among Adelphi students, the award-winning program has now expanded to include students and leaders from four other universities.

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.

Don’t be afraid to take risks and get out of your comfort zone. Bet on yourself. The cream always rises to the top.

Adelphi University has announced the speakers for its Commencement ceremonies at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, on Tuesday, May 20.

“Making myself available as a mentor and perhaps a role model to aspiring students was an easy and a quite natural extension of my everyday endeavors.”

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

Eliana Armijos ’03, MS ’13 has a story of resilience, passion and innovation—following a journey that began at Adelphi University and has evolved into a groundbreaking role in the world of sports technology.

Hazel Dukes ’78, Adelphi alumna and civil rights activist, is remembered.

We are proud to celebrate the more than 1,000 alumni couples that found love at Adelphi. Some found love as students on campus, and some met — or discovered their love —later in life. But each couple shares a common experience of being an Adelphi Panther.

Adelphi’s College of Nursing and Public Health continues to make a global impact, strengthening communities near and far through education, innovation and leadership.

Chris Armas ’94, an All-American midfielder at Adelphi who later coached the women’s soccer team, has added one more accolade to his highly decorated athletic career. Now he’s been elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame and will be inducted in a ceremony in May.

The Hagedorn Lecture on Corporate Social Responsibility at the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business explored how investing in health equity can reduce costs, improve outcomes and strengthen communities—benefiting businesses and society alike.

The ceremonies marked the transition from nursing student to nurse, celebrating their achievements and welcoming them into the nursing profession.

From individual accomplishments to exciting events, here are our top stories from each month.

The event recognized and celebrated second-year students dedicated to careers helping others communicate, as well as their families and alumni committed to student success.

The proud alumna is a staunch supporter of Adelphi and a champion for women in the workplace.

Her experience as an Adelphi athlete and degree in exercise science have propelled Heather Mau ’11 to the National Basketball Association as a trainer for the Dallas Mavericks and now the New York Knicks.

Loretta Cangialosi ’80, vice chair of the Adelphi University Board of Trustees, is continuing her unwavering commitment to Adelphi students by committing $5 million to the University in support of The Momentum Campaign: Extraordinary Impact.

“These scholarships are a way to give back because Adelphi’s given me so much,” said the proud Adelphi alumna.