News at Adelphi

Dear Adelphi Community, I am thrilled to share some exciting news about one of our distinguished alumni who is making an incredible impact in our community. The Adelphi University Board of Trustees appointed Leonard C. Achan ‘99, MA, RN, ANP, as our new board chair following a special meeting in July, taking over from Trustee…

This summer, students from 14 colleges and universities across the country came together in Washington, D.C., for the 2026 Two Museums Program, an initiative of Adelphi University's Robert B. Willumstad School of Business in affiliation with International March of the Living.

Adelphi University has been named to two of the nation’s most prestigious higher education rankings for 2026–2027: The Princeton Review’s annual list of Best Colleges and Time magazine’s inaugural ranking of America’s Best Colleges. These recognitions highlight Adelphi’s ongoing dedication to student success, transformative academic programs and exceptional institutional value. Adelphi joins just 392 higher…

A pair of Adelphi physics majors spent their summer as interns at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory exploring new frontiers in imaging.

Please be advised that Panther Express Shuttle weekend service will resume this Saturday August 22, 2026.

The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program will host “Comfort and Connection with Canines,” an interactive session discussing the healing power of canine companions for members of the breast cancer community on Tuesday, September 15, at 2:00 p.m. The event will take place at Adelphi University’s Ruth S. Harley University Center, Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom.

Afra Masud, a rising junior majoring in sociology and a Levermore Global Scholar, is the ninth consecutive Adelphi student to receive a yearlong Newman Civic Fellowship awarded to student leaders who are dedicated to making positive social change.

At Adelphi University’s annual Hagedorn Lecture last spring, Gene McCarthy—a former executive at illustrious brands including Nike, ASICS, Under Armour and Merrell, and known as “The Godfather of Athletic Footwear”—sat down with New York Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky for a conversation about the importance of intentionally embedding social responsibility into an organization’s DNA, with a specific focus on the world of sports.

Finding a position in today’s job market is more challenging than ever.

Adelphi men’s and women’s tennis teams look to repeat as Northeast 10 champions, and voters in the conference’s Coaches’ Preseason Poll predict that they will. Both teams enter the season ranked No. 1. It’s no surprise following a year when the women’s team made its first-ever appearance in the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA tournament, and the men’s team won its third-straight NE10 title.

Dear Adelphi Community, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Cheung-Gaffney, JD, as Adelphi University’s general counsel, as well as the formal establishment of the Office of Legal Affairs. This strategic shift to internal legal counsel was one of my first priorities after taking office in June. Adelphi has traditionally relied on outsourced…

Recent history graduate Joseph D’Andrea ’25, MA ’26, interviewed Anagnostis P. Agelarakis, PhD, an internationally recognized bioarchaeologist of Greek antiquities, about the accuracy—and relevance—of the summer blockbuster The Odyssey.

Adelphi University has been named a recipient of the Insight Into Academia 2026 Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award.

The Department of Public Safety and Transportation will conduct regularly scheduled testing and maintenance of Adelphi’s fire life safety systems (standpipes and sprinklers) on our Garden City campus on Wednesday, August 12 and Thursday, August 13, 2026.

Please be advised that the University Center entrance on South Avenue is closed today, August 5, and Thursday, August 6, while the Town of Garden City completes pavement repairs.

The Adelphi University Robert B. Willumstad School of Business has been named one of the nation’s top business schools by The Princeton Review, securing a spot on its prestigious list of Best Business Schools/ Best On-Campus MBA Programs for 2027. The national ranking evaluates schools based on key metrics such as career outcomes and academic…

When we last caught up with Heather Mau ’11, she had just joined the New York Knicks as a senior athletic trainer. Now, she’s reached the pinnacle of the league as an NBA champion—working alongside stars Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby.

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

A globally renowned expert in the field of autism has now earned an Emmy Award for his work on a PBS children's show. Dr. Shore, who is on the spectrum, advised the show's creators on how to accurately portray neurodivergence.

On Monday, August 3, and Tuesday, August 4, 2026 the Department of Public Safety and Transportation will conduct regularly scheduled testing and maintenance of the fire pump systems in Residence Halls A and B, the Ruth S. Harley University Center and the Center for Recreation and Sports on our Garden City campus. This testing is…

When global soccer fans filed into Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Chris Leonard ’26 was on the front lines to ensure their match day went smoothly.

When choosing to study abroad, most college students head to Europe. But 13 Adelphi students, who opted to explore Australia’s coral reefs, rainforests and dynamic culture, had the experience of a lifetime.13 biology and environmental studies and sciences students chose a slightly different path13

Bruce A. Jones ’82, PhD, LeeAnn Black ’83, Kristopher Amplo ’00 and Walter P. Schmidt ’84 bring decades of experience as leaders in higher education, law, business and finance to the University’s board.

With the help of a therapy dog, Echo, for inspiration, clinical educator and adjunct professor Emily Tullo shares her guidance for students navigating college for the first time.

Adelphi’s highly ranked College of Nursing and Public Health will receive a Higher Education Capital (HECap) Matching Grant Program award to further improve its state-of-the-art nursing simulation lab.

When Robert Darling ’81, MD, arrived at Adelphi University in 1977, he planned to become a physician. Early in his college career, he sought guidance from biology professor Warren Eickelberg—a respected educator, former U.S. Air Force officer and chair of the council that helped develop Adelphi's early pre-professional and joint-degree programs in medicine and dentistry.

Reigning Northeast 10 Pitcher of the Year John Carver will continue his baseball career professionally, as he signed with the Houston Astros organization on Wednesday afternoon after the MLB Draft.

Before becoming the 11th president of Adelphi University, board of trustees chair Michael Balboni ’81, JD, sat down with Adelphi students in a TikTok series that won national recognition—and earned thousands of views.

Adelphi University joins top-ranked universities in the United States on Money’s prestigious list of the 735 Best Colleges in America for 2026. With this recognition, Adelphi secures its place ahead of several peer institutions, highlighting the University’s high-value private education, low student debt and strong career outcomes. “This recognition affirms Adelphi’s standard of excellence, proving…

July 7, 2026: Please be advised that South Avenue is partially blocked between the University Center entrance and the entrance nearest Woodruff Hall due to a fallen tree.