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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This coming spring marks a transformative moment for Adelphi University. We will open the doors to our new Manhattan Center—a state-of-the-art facility on Fifth Avenue offering students flexible, personalized learning opportunities in careers that address urgent workforce needs in New York City and beyond. I invite you to learn more about the center and its commitment to offering personal, powerful and professional education.
Our momentum heading into the new year extends far beyond bricks and mortar. Discover the record-breaking fundraising achievements that are fueling our mission, meet alumni who are making a profound difference in our community, and gain valuable insights from our faculty on navigating the promises and challenges of artificial intelligence in the 2025 Adelphi University Magazine. Meet the founder of a unique new student club who is bringing his knowledge of service dogs to campus. Relive the extraordinary achievements of our student-athletes this fall as they won championships, set new records and thrived in the classroom. And hear why Adelphi University Board of Trustees Chair Emeritus Ronald B. Lee ’67 is passionate about giving back to support future generations of students.
I’m proud of all we’ve achieved this fall and grateful to those who continue to support Adelphi’s mission. I look forward to the opportunities that 2026 will bring, and I hope you enjoy the holiday season.
Onwards and upwards,
Chris Storm, PhD
Interim President
As Adelphi University prepares to welcome its first students to its new midtown Manhattan location in Summer 2026, the executive director of the new Manhattan Center, Jennifer Lancaster, PhD, talks about the benefits it will provide career-oriented adults and Adelphi.
Explore a landmark year for Adelphi. This issue features our record-breaking fundraising efforts, compassionate ways our alumni are building healthy communities, and our faculty’s expert guidance on artificial intelligence—along with campus and alumni news.
Across history, dogs have served as loyal companions and protectors. Today, however, dogs are increasingly valued as therapeutic and service partners.
The Fall 2025 semester brought a surge of achievement across Adelphi Athletics. Highlighted by a breakthrough championship on the links, Adelphi continued to elevate its tradition of excellence.
“Adelphi put me on the right track for a successful career,” notes Ronald B. Lee ’67 in this new video in our Why I Give series. “I had a fabulous education, and it’s important for me to pay it back.”
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Our Panther Pantry and Student Emergency Fund remain lifelines for students facing unexpected financial strain. We continue raising funds and awareness to ensure our students can continue their education and thrive with the right support.”