News at Adelphi

Adelphi University celebrated a momentous achievement during its seventh annual Giving Day on April 17 and 18, 2024, as the community rallied together to raise $684,564 from 2,011 donors—both are Giving Day records.

Robert Shipley, assistant vice president for facilities management, shares how solar panels on the Center for Recreation and Sports roof will generate big savings—and support Adelphi’s commitment to a sustainable, energy-efficient campus. 

It’s spring, time for our adult and baby bunnies to enjoy warmer weather—and for us to enjoy the happiness they bring us. Bob Conaghan, associate director of facilities, gives us some insights on our furry friends.

Get ready for the many cherry trees and other flowering trees on campus to peak in the next few weeks. Learn what species we have, where to find them and how Adelphi keeps them blooming.

Reaching alumni around the nation, the Momentum 2 Presidential Reception Tour is an opportunity to share our news with friends and supporters as we prepare to launch our fundraising campaign, the Momentum Campaign: Extraordinary Impact. At each stop across the country, our alumni will be sharing stories of the extraordinary impact of their Adelphi education.

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.

Standard & Poor's (S&P), the global leader in financial market intelligence, has reaffirmed Adelphi University's credit rating of A- with a stable outlook after a comprehensive evaluation of the University's financial health and creditworthiness.

Whether it is getting Adelphi involved in state environmental initiatives, addressing the challenges of food waste on campus, or studying shorebird ecology for the National Park Service, these environmental science students are making remarkable strides for our planet.

Biology professor Matthias Foellmer, PhD, is giving native plants and local pollinators a newly renovated home on our 70-acre organic campus arboretum.

During the first half of 2023, Adelphi University added five prominent business leaders to its President's Advisory Council.

As the insect gains a foothold in the Northeast, Adelphi is prepared to stamp out this threat.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Undergraduate Education has awarded Adelphi University and Principal Investigator Andrea Ward, PhD, associate provost for research and special projects, a $2.49 million grant for the “Ensuring STEM Student Success Through an Integrative Support Program.”

Adelphi University has been ranked a 2024 Best College in the United States by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ)/College Pulse.

Recently, Adelphi welcomed five new members to its visionary board of trustees. The new trustees join us at a dynamic time in Adelphi history; they will guide our path as we take the first steps in achieving our transformative new strategic plan, Momentum 2.

Adelphi University is hoping to welcome a record-setting undergraduate class this fall, following a 25 percent surge in deposits received by National Decision Day on May 1, 2023 versus 2022. The University has received deposits from more than 1,345 new first-year students, hailing from 26 states and 35 countries. “We are thrilled that so many…

Adelphi University's sixth annual Giving Day on April 19 and 20, 2023, raised $481,430 from a record-breaking 1,902 donors, an increase of 9 percent in the number of donors over last year.

Dear Adelphi Community, We want to take a moment to update you on our efforts to grow Adelphi’s footprint in New York City — one of the top priorities of our Momentum 2 strategic plan. As Adelphi seeks to modernize and update its presence in the New York City region, we’ve elected to deliver our fall 2023…

On February 8, the Adelphi University Office of University Advancement and External Relations (ADVEX) opened the Student Philanthropy Center (SPC), a new space that provides student workers with the opportunity to connect with donors and alumni while fundraising for the University.

Muhammad Yunus, renowned Nobel laureate and Bangladeshi social entrepreneur, brought his inspiring message of “Creating a World of Three Zeros” to Adelphi University in Garden City, New York, on March 21. The event was sponsored by Adelphi’s Hagedorn Lectureship on Corporate Social Responsibility. Christopher Storm, PhD, Adelphi provost and executive vice president, introduced Yunus. “Adelphi has a…

Adelphi University Executive Leadership is pleased to announce that Chief Human Resources Officer John Siderakis is now overseeing the newly formed division of University Human Resources, Safety and Administration. Vice President of University Wellness, Safety and Administration Gene Palma will retire on February 1.  The new division comprises the Office of Human Resources, the Department of…

Adelphi University's ongoing commitment to sustainability has been recognized by The Princeton Review.

Samuel Fremd ’69, born in a displaced persons camp in Germany at the end of World War II, left a monumental gift to our College of Nursing and Public Health. Made in honor of his mother and the nursing care she received, the gift has helped make 2022 a record-breaking fundraising year for Adelphi.

Adelphi University has received a record 13 nominations in the annual Bethpage Best of Long Island competition.

Dear Adelphi Community, I am excited to share news of a unique global learning experience for our students made possible by an inspiring alumnus. Bharat Bhisé, MBA ’78, has established the Bhisé Global Learning Experience Fund to further promote a global mindset at Adelphi by sponsoring an intensive, all-expenses-paid, overseas study tour for a cohort of Levermore…

We have set the stage for Adelphi’s future with a plan to make a difference for a new generation of higher education students, our community and our world.

Dear Adelphi Community, The Clery Act is a federal law which mandates the reporting of timely, accurate, and complete information about crime and safety both on and off campus to members of the university community. This enables students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors to make informed decisions to keep themselves safe and to educate both…

For Ray Hughes '83, chief of campus safety and emergency management, the possibility of an active shooter on campus isn't the unthinkable, it's something to think about and be prepared for, in collaboration with fellow institutions.

Dear Students and Families, After more than a year of planning and training, I am pleased to share with you the official launch of our One-Stop Student Services Center, effective today, August 15, 2022! Since March 2021, we have gathered feedback and listened to your suggestions on how to improve the student experience as it…

Adelphi University celebrated the renovated Ruth S. Harley University Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, where President Christine M. Riordan described the hub as “our beautifully reimagined, modern UC.”