News at Adelphi

A class ring from 1976 was uncovered through some amateur sleuthing, just before the 50th reunion of that class. It became a "message from heaven" for his family.

On September 11, 2001, history did not just unfold on television screens across the globe—it hit directly at the heart of the Adelphi University community.

For Adelphi’s many first-generation students, and those balancing financial hardship, the dream of a degree is too often overshadowed by fears like these: uncertainty, constant anxiety and the looming threat that financial barriers will cut their journey short. Then comes the email: You have been awarded a scholarship.

Adelphi University has spent decades quietly outthinking and out-innovating institutions many times its size. The following “firsts” aren’t just milestones—they are the blueprints for how Adelphi is changing the world.

After a long, hard day at work, all we want to do is unplug. Figuratively, that is. For many of us, scrolling endlessly on social media has become a go-to method of relaxation. But, as much research has shown, what we do to soothe our minds may actually be causing us harm.

Adelphi University celebrates the careers of alumni within the entertainment industry, from award winners to the artists working behind the scenes.

Adelphi theater graduate Lucas Iverson ’17 has hit a major career milestone. At just 30, the actor plays fourth-year medical student James Ogilvie on HBO Max’s hit drama series The Pitt—which recently took home the award for Best Drama Series at the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards. He will be making his off-Broadway debut this month.

Adelphi University enters the 2026–2027 academic year with a wave of new faculty joining its colleges and schools, bringing decades of combined experience in health education, the arts, nursing, environmental policy, physician assistant studies and creative writing. Below is an introduction to this year’s class of new professors and a glimpse into their expertise and accomplishments.

Jeneanne DeBois ’16 arrived at Adelphi planning to become an English teacher, but the University gave her room to discover a different way to bring stories to young people.

Marion Davidson ’17, MSc, PhD (anticipated), came to Adelphi seeking the freedom to pursue two seemingly different interests: dance and anthropology.

This past August, an intrepid crew of eight Adelphi Panthers—spanning incoming first-year students to seasoned graduate students—ditched our nearby Long Island beaches for an unforgettable, high-octane alternative summer break across Vietnam and Thailand. Their mission? To dive headfirst into a whirlwind of floating markets, artisanal coffee workshops, overnight cruises, an elephant sanctuary and a UNESCO…

They come from around the region and across the world. Their interests vary and so do their ambitions. But they all have at least one thing in common—all have chosen Adelphi to prepare them to reach their goals. They’re the Class of 2030. Meet 13 of the newest Panthers.

The ink left by student journalism can teach us a great deal about Adelphi’s history.

A recent $1.77 million legacy gift supporting the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center is building on the rich history of the University's theatre, dance and music programs.

More than 50 years ago, in the early 1970s, a dedicated group of students in Adelphi’s Communication Department came together to produce a documentary highlighting Philadelphia’s Settlement Music School, an organization committed to helping disadvantaged young people thrive through the power of music. The film, What the Notes Say, was created under the guidance of…

A $1.77 million planned gift supports both immediate upgrades and long-term excellence at the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center in Garden City, New York.

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

As a child, Frida Molina ’23 taught herself to dance. After earning her BFA in Dance at Adelphi, she has gone on to become a dancer with some of pop’s biggest stars.

"People don’t get to see enough art—and art is more than what you see in museums and galleries. ... It gives people joy. As an artist, I see making public art as an opportunity to give something back."

Able News at The Viscardi Center staff reporter Christopher Alvarez ’20 interviewed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani just weeks before his inauguration. The two discussed improvements to housing, transportation and employment.

Seven-year-old Briar drew a picture of her dad, Ryan Wosleger, due to receive his MA in 2026, for Father’s Day in June. It depicts a bespectacled Ryan wearing a “Best Dad” T-shirt, a red superhero cape flowing behind him. The image is spot on. After all, the second-grader was her artist dad’s first student.

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.

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

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

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…

Under Maestro Kent Tritle, the new work brings a musical form used by Bach and Handel into the 21st century.

Collaboration leads to musical composition that tells a story without words.

Dancers make beautiful music through movement in this integrative approach to performance.

Adelphi is mentioned as part of the journey of composer Jonathan Larson ’82.