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As in the past eight years, this October’s Spirit Weekend brought the Adelphi community together, reuniting old friends and introducing new traditions.
President’s Newsletter
Read the latest stories from the desk of interim president Chris Storm, PhD.
Each month, the Office of the President shares stories of how Adelphi continues growing, leading and making a difference through our mission to transform lives.
Dr. Storm invites you to be part of our University community and see how our students, faculty, staff and alumni are making a societal impact by advancing their professions and fields of study.
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November 2025
Research and creativity are at the heart of what makes Adelphi extraordinary. As you’ll see in the stories below, our commitment to inquiry, discovery and artistic expression inspires students, faculty and alumni to push boundaries and make meaningful contributions to their fields.
I’m proud to introduce our 2025 Academic and Creative Research Magazine, which showcases this groundbreaking work across disciplines—from healthcare’s impact on the economy to new findings spanning the sciences, business, education and humanities. Dance major Sarah Marino ’25 demonstrates how our research extends into the arts in a stunning new video about her summer fellowship experience. And we’re excited to welcome Kris Amplo ’00 as our new executive in residence at the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business, where he’ll share decades of industry expertise with our next generation of business leaders.
The past month also featured celebrations of Adelphi pride and traditions. Our annual Spirit Weekend was unforgettable, welcoming more than 3,000 alumni, family and friends back to campus for three full days of events that strengthened our connections, new and old. And the Adelphi University Gala honored our award-winning Bridges to Adelphi program for “changing the conversation” on neurodiversity and opening doors for students who deserve every opportunity to thrive. The sold-out event raised more than $1 million for the Bridges program and the Adelphi Fund in support of scholarships and enhancements across the University. This incredible generosity helped Adelphi surpass $90 million raised toward the $100 million goal of The Momentum Campaign: Extraordinary Impact.
Thank you again to everyone who joined in these celebrations. Your support is critical, and we hope you will consider helping to advance Adelphi’s mission next month, on GivingTuesday.
Onwards and upwards,
Chris Storm, PhD
Interim President
Our Latest Research: The 2025 Academic and Creative Research Magazine
This year, our research magazine explores the critical link between healthcare and the economy, delving into powerful discoveries across the sciences, arts, business, education and the humanities. Adelphi prioritizes research—and actively shares that passion with students.
A Surprising Look at Research in the Arts
Research at Adelphi goes far beyond labs and classrooms—it fully embraces artistic expression. As shown in this stunning new video, dance major Sarah Marino ’25 used her SPARK (Scholars Pursuing Arts, Research and Knowledge) summer fellowship to explore her artistic voice.
“Changing the Conversation” on Neurodiversity
Too often, Bridges to Adelphi Advisory Council member Nick Hagedorn ’19 notes, “Neurodivergent students have been left behind” in higher education. In this video, see how Adelphi is welcoming neurodivergent students into its award-winning program—boosting their success in both college and career.
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Kris Amplo ’00 is sharing his experience as business owner, entrepreneur and philanthropist with students as the 2025–2026 executive in residence at the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business.
Adelphi is making local, national and global news
- CNBC, Why ‘doorstep taxes’ are making Amazon, DoorDash deliveries more expensive
Mariano Torras, PhD, professor and chair of the Department of Finance and Economics, shares his expertise on the persistent issue of hidden service fees and consumer rights. - The Hill, Washington’s dysfunction tax is pummeling American borrowers
In an op-ed, James F. Bender Clinical Professor of Finance Robert Goldberg discusses the lack of impact the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates will have on households and businesses. - Long Island Business News, Adelphi joins $5.2M mental health research project
Adelphi’s inclusion in a John Templeton Foundation grant to fund mental health research is featured.
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