Adelphi University’s 2026 Giving Day campaign raised a record-breaking $2.25 million in support of its students. Taking place on April 22 and 23, the “1,896 Minutes to Give” event united the community and far surpassed the initial fundraising goal of $750,000.
Incorporating $1.05 million in outright commitments and $1.2 million in planned gifts, Adelphi’s Giving Day experienced broad participation across the entire institution, with every academic unit and key campaign reaching or exceeding its individual fundraising targets.
“With 1,578 donors and 1,613 gifts, our community demonstrated the true impact of investing in the University we believe in,” said Thomas Kline, EdD, Adelphi’s vice president of University advancement and external relations. “This remarkable generosity is a powerful testament to the transformative potential of our Momentum Campaign: Extraordinary Impact. We are filled with deep gratitude and hope for the future of Adelphi.”
The Adelphi University Honors College received a $45,000 gift from alumni Carole ’64 and Neal ’63 Stuber, and the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business led the University’s eight schools and colleges, raising $67,335, with generous matching gifts from its Dean’s Advisory Board, Trustee Kevin Mahony ’83 and an anonymous donor. Adelphi Athletics, always supported by Panther fans, raised $250,934, led by men’s golf.
Rooted in Adelphi’s founding year, “1,896 Minutes to Give” is a call to action for the University’s alumni, students, faculty, administrators and friends to support the meaningful causes that strengthen every aspect of the institution. Every current member of the Adelphi University Board of Trustees participated, reflecting their ongoing commitment to Adelphi’s mission. And the University’s first-ever planned giving challenge inspired 13 people, including four anonymous donors, to make new or increased commitments totaling $1.2 million.
The funds raised will continue advancing Adelphi’s 130-year-old mission to transform student lives through exceptional hands-on learning, extraordinary student experiences, accessible scholarships and academic resources, and award-winning Division II athletics. Additionally, funding sustains meaningful community programs like Bridges to Adelphi and the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program.
Learn more about Adelphi University’s 2026 Giving Day.